THIS WEEKEND: Half Moon Bay artwork & Pumpkin festival ...

the world PUMPKIN CAPITAL IS BURSTING OUT IN ORANGE!The roads are open, the sky is apparent, americans are smiling, autumn is right here! sure indeed, the Coastside's wondrous and totally-expected autumn season is basically here and on the picturesque coast everywhere Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay is stunningly fabulous. The magnificent journey is its personal reward … the tunnel through Devils Slide is a sight to behold plus the breath-taking views of seaside farm nation dotted with huge, rolling fields of orange, scarecrows, barns, and prefer-your-own pumpkin patches. it be the best time of 12 months and the ultimate region to have a good time the elegance and bounty of the fall season and Half Moon Bay does it like no one else. the world-noted Half Moon Bay artwork & Pumpkin competition is the season's signature adventure, drawing hordes of friends to the "World Pumpkin Capital" for an epic competition on ancient leading highway. This 12 months's forty ninth annual pag eant can be held on October 19-20 from 9 a.m. to five p.m. Admission is free.

large, intellect-boggling, Volkswagen-sized weigh-off champion pumpkins on monitor, the mesmerizing and remarkably proficient "Picasso of pumpkin carvers" sculpting and shaping monster pumpkins into one-of-a-form masterpieces, boo-tiful harvest-impressed crafts by way of the us's proper artists, the Sunday-best "Made on the Coast" Locals' Artists Block that includes satisfactory paintings and are living song, fabulously festive food and drink, the richest/creamiest/tastiest pumpkin pie on the earth, 4 stages of blockbuster entertainment, all and sundry's favourite home-spun parade, the area's greatest mosaic pumpkin sculpture that measures 12-ft lengthy, eleven-toes excessive and weighs 10,000 pounds by means of artist Peter Hazel, the Xfinity Take 5 Lounge with large screen television, extremely-exciting bungee leaping and waterballerz, enthralling pursuits and contests for the whole family unit, selfies and enjoyable with the delightfully rotund, playful and mischievious Pumpkin pageant mascot "Gourdy", the under no circumstances-ending search for the incredible Pumpkin, and a bumper crop of three,000+ lots of the loved orange orb waiting to be picked from one of the most many rustic pumpkin patches round town are among the many outstanding, not-to-be forgotten attractions.

commentary FROM THE SAN MATEO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICEAt the San Mateo County Sheriff's office, public safeguard is our utmost priority. We are looking to assure the standard public that we're working carefully with the city of Half Moon Bay, CalFire and the competition organizing committee to coordinate resources and have prepared a sturdy plan to make this year's Pumpkin festival secure and household-friendly for all. There may be a excessive visibility presence with deputies from a variety of Sheriff's office instruments collaborating. we are taking a balanced strategy that we believe will make sure public defense whereas holding the pleasant, superb atmosphere of this liked and all the time neatly-attended historical adventure. We seem ahead to seeing everybody in downtown Half Moon Bay.

SEE WEIGH-OFF CHAMPION LEONARDO URENA'S MONSTER 2,175-POUND MIGHTY MEGA GOURD, a new CALIFORNIA list AND WINNER OF THE 46th SAFEWAY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFFOoh and aah and get your photograph taken alongside celebrity Napa grower Leonardo Urena's Volkswagen-sized 2,175-pound beast that took correct honors at Monday's Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off. The Goliath grand champion mega-gourd, along with the right four heaviest weigh-off pumpkins, could be displayed at the Pumpkin festival, October 19-20.

at all times A festival FAVE – THE exceptional PUMPKIN PARADEA longtime festival favourite, the outstanding Pumpkin Parade (Sat. 12 noon) is the most desirable old-common, home-spun parade that includes the mighty weigh-off champion pumpkin and grower, marching bands, traditional automobiles, outstanding floats, and a Mardi Gras-style procession of costumed ghouls, gargoyles, goblins, ghosts and assorted surprises. Saturday, 12 midday on leading road.

WOW: the world'S biggest PUMPKIN SCULPTURE AND it be NEWLY RE-FURBISHEDThe world's biggest pumpkin sculpture could be displayed on the competition. Reno-based mostly artist Peter Hazel, whose family unit has ties to the very first Pumpkin pageant, is the magnificent creator of the large mosaic sculpture that measures 12-ft long, eleven-feet excessive and weighs 10,000 kilos. but, unlike different huge pumpkins, this one is made from steel, cement, and ceramic tile. "it's best fitting for Half Moon Bay to have the realm's greatest mosaic pumpkin sculpture," stated Cameron Palmer, Pumpkin festival Chairman, who hatched the idea with Hazel and commissioned the piece. "Castroville has the colossal Artichoke … new york metropolis has the ny … Half Moon Bay may still have the w onderful Pumpkin!" Hazel is re-finishing his fantastic masterpiece for festivalgoers to come see, respect and maybe even seize a selfie!

"MADE ON THE COAST", local ARTISTS BLOCK AND tune STAGEThe coastside enviornment is brimming with extremely good creative skill. "Made On The Coast" (MOTC), a group of coastside artists and a sub-committee of the Pumpkin festival, returns with their familiar one-day pop-up display, Sunday, October 20th. the center-piece of the "Made on the Coast" Locals' Block will as soon as again be the artists' compartments, showcasing top of the line arts and crafts from native painters, photographers, potters, jewelers, material artists, glassblowers, furnishings-makers, and extra—in addition to live demonstrations. On each Saturday and Sunday, the Locals' Block will additionally characteristic the Half Moon Bay Brewing company Made on the Coast Stage that includes many of the most reliable bands on the native tune scene within the car parking zone of Cunha's country keep at the corner of leading and Kelly.

BOO-TIFUL quality paintings, HARVEST-inspired CRAFTSBuyers and browsers will find heaps of handcrafted objects in neatly-stocked cubicles masking a number of city blocks. it's an awesome possibility to satisfy 275 of america's proper artists and craftmakers delivered to you by using introduced by means of Pacific excellent Arts gala's –– who will offer wonderful range and price elements to satisfy every funds –– reachable with their newest creations. that includes long-established work in sculpture, art work, photography, glass, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, leather-based, timber, metallic and blended media, the festival is regarded among the proper paintings suggests in the country. Hand-blown glass pumpkins, captivating vases, flatware, clocks, dishes, wall and table decorations, paperweights, stained and beveled glass, etchings, sculptures, photography, oil and watercolor artwork, beadwork, gold and silver e arrings, vests, purses, hats, wallets, shoes, windchimes, and waterfalls will be among the hundreds of items one-of-a-type items purchasable. "we've longtime festival favorites returning as well as many gifted, new artists this 12 months," talked about Kris Mason of the Pumpkin pageant Committee. "every item you'll see is handcrafted from beginning to conclusion –– it's the superb chance to satisfy the artists that conceive and do the work."

SMASHING leisure EVERYWHEREThe dynamite leisure lineup includes non-stop live song on 4 tiers during downtown through one of the most Bay area's biggest name bands. performing on the IDES main Stage are The Terrie Odabi Ensemble, Featprints, Victoria George and the excessive Lonesome, SambaDa, Haulin Oats, Robby James and the Streets of Bakersfield, and Jim Stevens & friends. The Ritz-Carlton South Stage at the Gazebo will function Los Improvidors, Radiograph, Scott Cooper & The Barrelmakers, and Coast Tribe. street musicians include Emerson & The GroWiser Band, John Clarke, Bob Culbertson, EllaHarp, and Stephen Dreyfuss. The Half Moon Bay Brewing business Made on the Coast Stage features Drop D, dead night Watch, and the Half Moon Bay high faculty Band. The Safeway household Stage elements the wonderful, three-wheeling comedian explosion referred to as Bob at massive, award-profitable little ones's performer Andy Z, Eva Cassel, sensational bluegrass band West Coast Ramblers, Martin and the green Guitar, and a whole bunch kid-friendly fun and games.

FABULOUSLY FESTIVE FOODDig in! And, whilst you do, support fatten the coffers of group corporations while savoring mouthwatering pumpkin-infused treats like pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin cakes, pumpkin cake rolls, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin churros, pumpkin-infused chili (typical and vegetarian), pumpkin pie fudge, fowl pumpkin sausages, and pumpkin seeds. Then, movemen t onto the subsequent direction with coastal favorites like Brussels sprouts steeped in a zesty marinara sauce, and artichoke hearts steamed with an aromatic blend of garlic, olive oil, and herbs. Plus traditional favorites like Portuguese linguisa, bratwurst and Italian sausage sandwiches, chicken, pork and red meat tamales, sizzling pork sandwiches, corn canine, roasted turkey legs and turkey sandwiches, macaroni and cheese with pumpkin seeds and spice, garlic fries, steamy clam chowder in bitter dough bread bowls, hamburgers, veggie burgers, grilled corn on the cob, garlic fries, huge baked potatoes with pumpkin currry all the trimmings, kettle corn, and caramel apples!

DELECTABLY delicious CRAFT BEER, top class WINE AND ARTISANAL COCKTAILSEnjoy tasty varietals from Half Moon Bay vineyard including Coastal Fog Sauvignon Blanc and this 12 months's limited edition festival-label Cool Coastal pink mix of Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet, La Nebbia sparkling Wine, mimosas, and assor ted world-class, seasonal craft brews like Pumpkin Harvest Ale, clean Kolsch pale ale and deelish hop-chuffed Full Swing IPA from Half Moon Bay Brewing business plus Kona Brewing enterprise's crisp, handy-going, faded-gold Longboard Lager, hoppy, handy-consuming Hanalei Island IPA, and tropically refreshing massive Wave Golden Ale, plus Golden street Mango Cart, a light, fresh Wheat Ale bursting with mango flavor, and low-carb, easy drinking Michelob ultra. For a different fresh option, festivalgoers can savor delightful Mike's challenging Lemonade crafted from scratch the usage of true fruit juice and hand chosen lemons. On the spirits facet, savour deelish artisanal cocktails – pumpkin-flavored Jack-o-tinis and conventional Bloody Mary's from Half Moon Bay Distillery. Cool off, refill and hydrate with a bottle of PathWater, one hundred% responsibly and in the community sourced water in an aluminum reusable bottle. Water company Oollee may have a re-filling station for festivalgo ers to refill their reusable bottles with clean, fresh water. Sip your favorite beverage in a stunning, collector-item wine glass or beer mug embellished with the classy pageant brand.

FARMER MIKE, THE PICASSO OF PUMPKIN CARVERSFarmer Mike, the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers" has been a top draw and the Pumpkin festival's professional carving skilled for over 30 years. On his Pumpkin competition stage, Farmer Mike has created whimsical faces, movie characters like MEGAMIND, a Wells Fargo stage coach, Puff the Magic Dragon, and even enshrined Pigeon factor easy house into the shell of a pumpkin. The Atlantic large variety of pumpkins he carves range in size from 300-pounds to more than 1,500-kilos. Most of his marvelous aspect work is completed using a folding Buck knife and plenty of essential chisels and he loves to engage with his viewers, featuring carving counsel and answering questions. make sure to stop via to look Farmer Mike carving one among his masterpieces.

gia nt PUMPKIN photos How frequently do you get to see and touch a staggeringly-huge, hard-to-trust, larger-than-lifestyles 1-ton pumpkin not to mention get to have your photo taken alongside anything so astounding? thanks to the competition's partnership with Silicon Valley neighborhood foundation, photos with the grand champion gourd may be accessible. Your impressive one-of-a-form photo might be snapped and instantly printed for a special take-domestic souvenir. The cost is $15 per framed 5x7 photo, with discounts for numerous copies or poses. All proceeds improvement the Cabrillo training basis (CEF), a non-earnings for the sole benefit of the students attending our native Coastside public schools. The photo sales space is on the corner of main and Miramontes Streets.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST both DAYS To launch your day with an outstanding carbo-load, the excessive faculty Varsity Boys Basketball team, with sponsorship help from McDonald's Half Moon Bay, will stir up the griddle to host the typical Pancake Breakfast finished with mouthwatering plain or pumpkin pancakes, gobs of butter and maple syrup, grilled sausage links, sparkling orange juice, and a variety of scorching espresso. cost is $15 day of experience. Saturday and Sunday morning from 7 to 11 a.m. within the city corridor parking lot, leading highway at Kelly Avenue.

COSTUME CONTESTHundreds of ghosts, goblins, ghouls and extra mannequin their ingeniously creative Halloween attire in the Costume Contest, a well-liked widely used competition lifestyle earlier than walking within the massive parade. The costume contest is open to all a while with particular person and community divisions. stop by using the Maleficent: Mistress of Evil wing wall at the Costume Contest, take a selfie and share it on social media! Plus Costume Contest winners will acquire tickets to peer the movie and other prizes! Saturday, 10 a.m. in the Half Moon Bay Library automobile parking space, at Church and Correas Stre ets.

PIE-ingesting CONTESTSGet up close and personal for this hilarious examine of unbridled power-eating. large, gasping audiences acquire to witness this awesome spectacle with every participant devouring and "wearing" a scrumptious eight" Safeway pumpkin pie heaped high with whipped cream. other than vigour-consuming, panache and grace go a long method with audience judges. "To me, the pie eating contest embodies the essence of Pumpkin competition," mentioned Wilbur Collins, the spiritual and emotional chief of the contest organizing crew for a long time. "It encourages participation, or not it's a number of enjoyable, and it's open to all and sundry. Seeing youngsters with face and hair filled with gooey pumpkin pie, whipped cream and a large smile, or not it's a really sight to behold." On both Saturday and Sunday, age 11 and beneath at 2 p.m, age 12 and over at 2:15 p.m. within the family unit enjoyable Zone within the bank of the usa automobile parking space, 620 lead ing road.

PUMPKIN CARVING Non-competitive Pumpkin Carving may be obtainable on Sunday within the family unit enjoyable Zone at financial institution of the usa, 620 leading road. It is not a contest, there isn't any judging or awards … it be readily for enjoyable. Pumpkins and carving knives are provided. Create your very own masterpiece every time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

amazing PUMPKIN RUN/WALKThe exquisite Pumpkin Run might be held on Sunday (delivery times from 7 to eight a.m.) at Hatch college (on Kelly Avenue, simply west of highway 1). The Pumpkin Run has increased to function a brand new Half Marathon plus a 5k & 10k Run and youngsters enjoyable Run, all to benefit Senior Coastsiders. info-line: 650-712-7322 or talk over with www.seniorcoastsiders.org

XFINITY TAKE 5 LOUNGESports enthusiasts have a place to kick lower back and catch NFL and NCAA soccer and MLB playoff games on a giant LED display within the Xfinity Take 5 Lounge. it's the ideal spot to take a wreck. sofa potatoes and activities lovers will locate the comfort and delight of their own living room without ever leaving the event. The Xfinity Take 5 Lounge is a spot the place festivalgoers can break out the teeming crowds, calm down and hang out with chums whereas staring at their favorite wearing activities on a large LED tv, a 9' x 12' display with image-excellent pleasant. desirable that off with a tasty Pumpkin Harvest Ale, refreshing Kolsch or hoppy Full Swing IPA from Half Moon Bay Brewing business and an Italian sausage or bratwurst sandwich with zesty marinara sauce fired up by way of the Coastside grownup Day health middle and also you've obtained a flat-out winner.

particular attractions Up and down the road, festivalgoers mig ht be captivated by way of an array of incredible attractions. See the unbelievable monitor of the proper 4 pumpkins from the weigh-off. catch big air on Spider bounce's tremendous fun bungee jump in the Gazebo area. categorical yourself with inventive physique art on the high school art department's face portray sales space and create your very personal magic wand and super hero mask at the Coastside newborn construction core within the financial institution of the us lot. Bop into Kiddieland at Filbert and leading and create your own Mexican Paper Flower Crown design on the regrettably booth after which splish, splash, run, leap, leap and slide around on the tremendous enjoyable waterballerz booth run by way of the Boys & women club!

"GOURDY", THE PLAYUL PUMPKIN pageant MASCOTThe playful, mischievious, delightfully rotund mascot should be bouncing around the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off and quite a few activities and contests all through the Pumpkin page ant. "each person loves Gourdy … he has been a huge hit and attracted hundreds enthusiasts," pointed out competition Chairman Cameron Palmer. "Gourdy might be rolling around the festival having fun and without doubt be the focal factor of selfies and pictures with festivalgoers all weekend," mentioned Palmer. Gourdy's mascot costume is a one-of-a-variety customized design via prestigious design fabricator Carol Flemming.

COVETED CURIOSStock up on the latest and top-quality reputable competition gear for men, girls and youngsters including t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, baseball shirts, trucker hats, beer mugs, looking bags and greater.

PUMPKIN festival mobile APPDownload the free Pumpkin festival cellular app developed through Half Moon Bay's Phondini companions which includes an iPad selected version and a effective "find Parking" function! This marvelous app is designed to boost the pageant experience for clients through presenting every thing from a truth sheet with key details, tips on special attractions, a detailed site map keyed to particular crafts and food companies, event and amusement schedules, door-to-door directions, push messaging signals, facebook and Twitter integration, and tourist tips by means of a full-function edition of Phondini's iCoastside app. The app will be purchasable in early October for Apple and Android instruments.

organic, healthy & eco-friendly products SHOWCASEThis year's festival will function the latest and ultimate exhibits featuring organic, herbal, healthy and Eco-friendly products. Festivalgoers can delight in free product samples and collect assistance while experiencing first-hand how these items and companies can assist you reside a much better, more healthy and "greener" subculture and be a good catalyst for trade. Sponsors consist of Safeway "components for life", Stanford fitness Care, Bay enviornment Air great management District, Farm clean To You, and Allied Waste.

home &a mp; garden EXHIBITSFor domestic development concepts, try product shows and chat with representatives from Renewal via Andersen, Heavenly greens, Cutco Cutlery, photographs, videos & greater, gadget Pavers, Pella home windows, Leaf Filter, Gutter Dome, Surrounding features, The Craftsmen's Guild, bathtub Planet, and Bay home & Window.

impressive SPONSORSWin exquisite prizes, get pleasure from free samples, meet the personalities and event the newest items from festival sponsors: Safeway, Half Moon Bay winery, Half Moon Bay Brewing enterprise, Half Moon Bay Distillery, Matagrano Distributing, Kona Brewing business, Michelob ultra, Silicon Valley neighborhood basis, Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, Tri Counties bank, GEICO, Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside, San Mateo credit score Union, McDonald's, Welk motels, The Pawington, shuttle Spruce, Xfinity, Comcast, KPIX 5, KBCW 44 Cable 12, Metro, Alice ninety seven.three FM, KCBS 740 AM/106.9 FM, KBAY ninety four.5 FM, mix 106.5 FM, KRTY 95.three FM, KNBR 680, The Bone 107.7 FM, KGO 810 AM and SamTrans.

ZERO WASTEThe Pumpkin competition Committee will once once more partner with Allied Waste functions, the metropolis of Half Moon Bay and Coastal Repertory Theatre to advertise and motivate maximum recycling. "day by day we talk about how you can in the reduction of, re-use, and recycle," pointed out Melvin Mello Jr., Pumpkin competition Director. "We're on a mission to make this a zero Waste pageant –– or not it's an immense precedence for us and some thing we diligently plan for and take a look at to increase upon every year." The Pumpkin pageant rubbish and recycling operation is run with the aid of volunteers from the Coastal Repertory Theatre. consistent with the festival's lifestyle of involving group businesses, the theater troupe has been in cost of the large rubbish/recycling aspect for more than 25 years, counting on the competition as one in all its largest fund-elevating actions.

SA FEWAY CARES"due to the fact the founding of Safeway, our philosophy and imaginative and prescient stay the equal –– provide price and give returned to the community where our valued clientele and employees live and work. Safeway is a proud sponsor of the paintings & Pumpkin festival." The Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee salutes Safeway for its dedication to the group and its astounding generosity in assisting the festival and taking part community carrier agencies. Safeway has been the Pumpkin pageant's presenting sponsor considering the fact that 1990 and has been an instrumental accomplice in the competition's fund-elevating success.

THE HALF MOON BAY BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEEThe Pumpkin competition turned into created by means of the newly formed leading street Beautification Committee in 1971 as a way for restoring historic downtown Half Moon Bay. That first year, buildings have been painted, trees have been planted and a legend was born. when you consider t hat then, the festival has helped lift a couple of million bucks for civic initiatives and community provider groups right through the coastside.

car PARKINGThere should be parking at the south conclusion of leading street at Metzgar, Half Moon Bay excessive faculty (leading St. simply north of Hwy. 92), Our lady of the Pillar Church and the neighborhood center/Shoreline Station advanced, both observed on Kelly Avenue simply east of highway 1. Many parking plenty are operated by using native non-profit agencies who can charge a nominal parking charge. there's also very constrained free parking on a few side streets. download the Pumpkin festival mobile app for support in finding parking.

KICKSTAND BICYCLE PARKINGBicycle parking is purchasable in a great deal on the corner of Kelly Ave. and Purissima St., from 9 a.m. to five p.m. each days. advised donation is $5 per bicycle. The HEAL project and Sea Hugger are partnering to control the "Kickstand" Bicycle Parking as a fundraiser. more than 4,000 students each 12 months learn the place their meals comes from and why it concerns during the HEAL project's academic courses. Sea Hugger is a Half Moon Bay-based nonprofit company working to fight marine plastic pollution.

PUBLIC TRANSITRide SamTrans bus service to the competition – you might be dropped off just steps from the competition!

accessible PARKINGThere may be peculiarly marked available parking on Purissima highway between Correas highway and Kelly Avenue.

highway CLOSURESMain highway may be closed to site visitors from Mill highway south to Monte Vista Lane all through pageant weekend. Southbound leading highway aren't accessible from motorway ninety two starting at about 7 AM on Saturday. main street will re-open at approximately 9 PM on Sunday. Departing the pageant, highway 92 eastbound will not be purchasable from leading road (either from the north or the south). The handiest way to go eastbound on toll road 92 is from highway 1.

FIRST aid/lost & FOUNDFestival first assist and misplaced and located is observed within the Small corridor on the IDES Grounds, the leading food courtroom and music stage enviornment in the middle of the pageant.

DIAPER changing/family unit leisure STOPThe neighborhood United Methodist Church might be internet hosting the "rest Your wear Soles" Diaper altering/rest enviornment. The church is observed on the nook of Miramontes and Johnston Streets, one block east of main street.

NO PETS, PLEASEThe metropolis of Half Moon Bay and San Mateo County Sheriffs branch will be imposing the ordinance prohibiting pets on the festival grounds. For the protection, consolation, and courtesy of your pets and festival-goers, please go away your pets at home. tremendous crowds, heat climate, food instruction and consumption make it a really disturbing and bad environment for pets.

DATES/HOURS/area/directions The free-admission pageant will be held o n October 19-20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on leading street between Miramontes and Spruce Streets in Half Moon Bay. To get to Half Moon Bay, take a hundred and one or 280 to Highways ninety two or 84 west. that you can additionally get to Half Moon Bay by means of motorway 1 from each north and south.

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