Application deadline: June 1

Fine Arts & Crafts, October 17 & 18, 2026  Historic Main Street in Downtown Half Moon Bay

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 annual festival celebrates a bountiful fall harvest and autumn splendor with a display of over 250 booths of handcrafted arts and crafts, enticing activities including three stages of live music, the anticipated Great Pumpkin Parade, expert pumpkin carver Farmer Mike sculpting a monster pumpkin into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, pie-eating and costume contests, delicious food and luscious beverage varietals to savor. Artist spaces are on asphalt, back to back down the street. Event hours 9:30am – 5:00pm.

Application fee: $15.00

Space sizes and fees
10×10 space: $525.00, no commission
10×10 +1 corner: $625.00, no commission
10×20 space: $1050.00, no commission
10×20 +1 corner: $1150.00, no commission
10×20 +2 corners: $1300.00, no commission