Friday, October 17, 2014

Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival, Saturday and Sunday, October 18-19, 2014


pumpkin carving for all ages
Pumpkin carving by kids

From About:  "The world-famous Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival is the season’s signature event, drawing hordes of visitors to the “World Pumpkin Capital” for an epic festival on historic Main Street. This year’s 44th annual festival will be held on October 18-19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free."

Saturday, October 18

7 a.m. Pancake Breakfast, Mac Dutra Park, Main St. @ Kelly Ave.
9 a.m. Festival Opens
10 a.m. Costume Contest, HMB Library Parking Lot, 620 Correas St.
12 noon Great Pumpkin Parade
2 p.m. Pie Eating Contest (age 11 and under), Bank of America lot
2:15 p.m. Pie Eating Contest (age 12 and over), Bank of America lot
5 p.m. Festival Closes

Sunday, October 19

7 a.m. Pancake Breakfast, Mac Dutra Park, Main St. @ Kelly Ave.
8 a.m. Pumpkin Run/Walk on Coastside Trail
5K Run + "Enhanced" 5K Run, 5K Walk, & Kids Fun Run
Starts at Hatch School (Kelly Ave. @ Hwy. 1)
Run Info-line: 650-712-7322 or www.seniorcoastsiders.org
9 a.m. Festival Opens
10 a.m. Pumpkin Carving for Fun (not a contest), Bank of America lot
2 p.m. Pie Eating Contest (age 11 and under), Bank of America lot
2:15 p.m. Pie Eating Contest (age 12 and over), Bank of America lot
5 p.m. Festival Closes

Related articlesCBS local, 10/13/14, "Napa man's 2,058 pound pumpkin shatters North American record during Half Moon Bay Weigh-off," includes a 2:15 video.    Note: "children carving pumpkins" from the Festival "Schedule of Events" page above.

Posted by Kathy Meeh

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