Directions & Map

Date:

October 12, 2026 from 7am–12pm (always on Columbus Day)

Location:

IDES Grounds
735 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA

The Grand Champion Pumpkin will be part of a special display and photo booth at the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, October 17-18, 2026 from 9am to 5pm on historic Main Street. Festivalgoers can get their photo taken alongside the grand champion gourd.
2019 HMBHS marching band
2019 Half Moon Bay High School Marching Band
Pumpkin Festival Mascot Gourdy and friend
Pumpkin Festival Mascot Gourdy and friend
The Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off
53rd Annual
Heavyweight Championship of Gargantuan Gourds

October 12, 2026 - 7am to 2pm
Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA