Music Lineup
It’s that special time of year when throngs of pumpkin fans gather in Half Moon Bay to dance and frolic in the ultimate mecca of gourd greatness.
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Saturday, October 17 |
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I.D.E.S. Grounds Main Stage |
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Ritz-Carlton South Stage at Fernandez Park |
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Cunha's Country Stage |
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Sunday, October 18 |
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I.D.E.S. Grounds Main Stage |
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Ritz-Carlton South Stage at Fernandez Park |
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Cunha's Country Stage |
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Both Days |
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Street Performers at Various Locations |
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In keeping with the festival’s big reputation, three stages of sensational entertainment for all ages will transform Half Moon Bay into the Bay’s entertainment hotspot for a weekend during the city’s monster Pumpkinpalooza—the Art & Pumpkin Festival, October 17-18. Some of the Bay Area’s most popular bands are lined up to make this the best Pumpkin Fest yet with their crowd-pleasing folk, funk, blues, rock, reggae, jazz favorites and more.
Safeway Community Stage Submissions
A popular and signature attraction at Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, the Safeway Community Stage will showcase an all-star lineup of performing artists at this year’s festival, October 17-18.
Musician Submissions
Thank you for your interest in performing at the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival. The festival takes place on the third weekend in October and is located in downtown Half Moon Bay, California. The festival offers three festival stages to an all ages audience. Typical attendance for the festival exceeds 100K over the two days. Musical performers are selected across multiple genres. Selected musical acts receive extensive promotion, a performance fee, and VIP parking and support.
Michael John Ahern, Director of Artist Integration and Stage Management Services
Michael Ahern Presents
