Festival · California
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival 2026
Oct 17–18
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The 'Pumpkin Capital of the World' coastal festival — a giant-pumpkin weigh-off and Main Street arts show.
What you need to know
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival 2026 ran Oct 17–18, 2026. Its next dates are not on our calendar yet.
Half Moon Bay is the self-styled Pumpkin Capital of the World, and its Art & Pumpkin Festival fills the coastal town's Main Street every October (the 54th annual, October 17-18, 2026), preceded by the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off where growers roll up half-ton monsters. Add a fine-arts show, harvest food and coastal-California weather and it's a classic day out. The RV tie-in is right there: Half Moon Bay State Beach's Francis Beach campground has RV sites within a mile of downtown on the bluff above the Pacific — book far ahead, it's one of the most-wanted coastal campgrounds in the Bay Area.
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. Coastal fog and cool wind even on sunny days — pack layers, and Highway 1 backs up hard on festival weekend, so time RV arrivals off-peak.
Insider tip. Francis Beach (Half Moon Bay State Beach) has bluff-top RV sites ~1 mile from Main Street — reserve six months out on ReserveCalifornia; it sells out for the festival every year.
Official source: hmbpumpkinfest.com
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Frequently asked about Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Fest 2026
When is Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival 2026?
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival 2026 runs Oct 17–18, 2026, in Half Moon Bay, California.
Where is Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Fest 2026 held?
Half Moon Bay, California (Main Street).
What are the exact 2026 dates?
Oct 17–18, 2026.
What RV should I rent for Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Fest 2026?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans. Half Moon Bay is the self-styled Pumpkin Capital of the World, and its Art & Pumpkin Festival fills the coastal town's Main Street every October (the 54th annual, October 17-18, 2026), preceded by the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off where growers roll up half-ton monsters. Add a fine-arts show, harvest food and coastal-California weather and it's a classic day out. The RV tie-in is right there: Half Moon Bay State Beach's Francis Beach campground has RV sites within a mile of downtown on the bluff above the Pacific — book far ahead, it's one of the most-wanted coastal campgrounds in the Bay Area.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 20 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Coastal fog and cool wind even on sunny days — pack layers, and Highway 1 backs up hard on festival weekend, so time RV arrivals off-peak.
What's an insider tip?
Francis Beach (Half Moon Bay State Beach) has bluff-top RV sites ~1 mile from Main Street — reserve six months out on ReserveCalifornia; it sells out for the festival every year.
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Noncommercial Class B for motorhomes > 40 ft or > 3 axles — California Vehicle Code §12804
California Boater Card mandatory by 2025 (all ages) — California State Parks — Boater Card
Green sticker / red sticker required for OHV use on public land — California State Parks OHMVR Division
0.08% BAC limit; open container prohibited in passenger area — California Vehicle Code §23222
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California rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 9.75% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Permit required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-06:00