Where to get a pumpkin in san francisco and the bay area. While there are numerous competitions held across the country, the super bowl takes place at half moon bay, ca which prides. There are several oldschool, total halloweenspirit pumpkin patches in san francisco and the greater bay area where you can buy a carving pumpkin and jackolantern that shit the fuck out. The pumpkin patch is surrounded by picturesque fields of sunflowers. Get excited for the pumpkin festival in half moon bay. John muller is a real farmer who has lived and worked on the half moon bay coastside all his life. Its pumpkin time in california half moon bay pumpkin. Oct 12, 2016 for kids and adults alike, one of the halloween seasons great joys is heading out to a pumpkin patch to choose the perfect pumpkin. Active is the leader in online event registrations from 5k running races and marathons to softball leagues and local events. Yes indeed, the coastsides wondrous and highlyanticipated autumn season is truly here and on the picturesque coast around the world pumpkin capital of half moon bay is. For an updated look at your pumpkin picking options, check out our more recent article on half moon bay pumpkin patches.
Come visit farmer johns pumpkin farm a family run farm that provides a fun family atmosphere in a relaxing country setting where everyone. The patch itself is very nice, there are hayrides around. Located just off of highway 1 in half moon bay, farmer johns pumpkin farm. We had a great time in the maze with help it took almost an hour. Whether looking for warty or smooth varieties, small or large gourds, or pie or jackolantern supplies, the south bay is host to a wide number of patches that can accommodate any pumpkin needs. There are over 200 vendors, many of which sell pumpkinthemed items dont forget to grab a famous blownglass pumpkin.
Then there are those that spend months growing giantsized gourds that they use to compete at pumpkin weighoffs. One of the largest and oldest california festivities, the weekend shindig promises homestyle food, local arts and crafts, music from bay area bands, and some. Pickyourown pumpkin patches bay area pumpkin patches and farms include an autumn visit to the pumpkin fields around half moon bay, a popular annual tradition for many families. Things to do around ritz carlton half moon bay san. Oct 03, 2015 pumpkins at half moon bay nestled along some of the most scenic beaches on the magnificent california coastline, is the tranquil city of half moon bay. Farmer johns pumpkin farm agricultural service half moon. This worldfamous festival includes a display of heavyweight champion pumpkins, halloweenthemed.
Bay area pumpkin patches and farms include an autumn visit to the pumpkin fields around half moon bay, a popular annual tradition for many families. Half moon bay pumpkin fest announces 2015 logo design. This has been our favorite pumpkin patch for years now. Oldfashioned fun is the name of the game at this crowdpleasing patch with an atmospheric train ride, pumpkin pie slices, and oodles of pumpkins. There is halloween fun to be found around the san francisco bay area. Spent the day with grandpa and grandma taylor in half moon bay at a pumpkin patch. Scenic and peaceful, walkers, runners and bikers enjoy the coastal trail.
Half moon bay pumpkin patch corn maze newscoffees blog. Proceeds go to local civic causes and to the beautification of the downtown area of half moon bay. The people who work here are nice, great customer service. If you have time to spend on the ultimate autumn weekend with your family, you might consider a trip to half moon bay. Sep 25, 2015 aratas pumpkin patch in half moon bay is a family tradition for many northern californian families. Half moon bay pumpkin festival announces 2015 logo design. Half moon bays biggest event of the autumn is coming up. Half moon bay is a small coastal town, a little over half an hour drive from san francisco to the south.
The town of half moon bay is cute and small but not something you would need to spend two days in. Oct 27, 20 the pumpkin patch at hal moon bay in californa ags entertainment. Located just off of highway 1 in half moon bay, farmer johns pumpkin farm offers a fun, family atmosphere in a relaxing country setting where everyone is welcome, including your canine pals. Considering the plethora of gorgeous pumpkin farms and patches in half moon bay, which is a beautifully scenic 25 mile drive from san francisco, you might as well make a day out of your quest for the great pumpkin. These pumpkin patches have more than pumpkins to offer one has a giant hay bale maze another has a hay bale pyramid kids love to jump from the top of. Halfmoon bay pumpkin festival nov 04, 2017 by ryan jacquemet in arts every year, half moon bay, a relatively small coastside community just 30 miles south of san francisco, hosts one of the largest pumpkin festivals in the nation, if not the world. Lemos farm in half moon bay for yearround kids fun, birthday parties, petting zoo, pony and train rides, halloween pumpkin patch and christmas trees. Most of you are not going to the half moon bay pumpkin festival this weekend. Oct 02, 2015 a great pumpkin getaway to half moon bay.
Most of you still want a jackolantern on your porch this halloween season. Best pumpkin patches in the sf bay area to visit paula gaston. Bay area pumpkin patches, haunted attractions and more. The half moon bay art and pumpkin festival is an annual festival held in the coastside community of half moon bay, california for one weekend during pumpkin harvest season. Active also makes it easy to learn and prepare for all the things you love to do with expert resources, training plans and fitness calculators. Each year half moon bay becomes the world pumpkin capital as it celebrates the fall with a variety of festivities that include pumpkin showcases, arts, crafts, food, and live entertainment.
The pumpkin festival in half moon bay will return for its 45th year this october 17th through the 18th. This year is half moon bays 47th annual safeway world championship pumpkin weighoff. Whats the biggest draw to this side of the road pumpkin patch, you may ask. Find pick your own pumpkin patches, halloween attractions, corn mazes, hayrides, near you. This is one of the more downtoearth spots in busy half moon bay. I will say, im not impressed by a lot of other family own pumpkin patches that don t publish their rates up front. Scroll down for a map of half moon bay pumpkin farms and a alphabetical list of local pumpkin patches. Established and emerging art directors, graphic designers, illustrators, fine. Senior madi hubbell, who went to aratas pumpkin patch, said, i loved the variety of pumpkins and all the activities to do, but i waited a long time sitting in traffic to finally get to half moon bay. In addition to numerous pumpkin patches, half moon bay also holds halloween festivities on the weekends. Whether youre located near the bay areas pumpkin capital half moon bay or not does not matter. A great pumpkin getaway to half moon bay page 2 chico.
We went to this patch last year and started here again on our trip to half moon bay this year. The roads are open, the sky is clear, people are smiling, autumn is here. Half moon bay pumpkin fest announces 2015 logo design contest. Half moon bay pumpkin festival catch the fabulous, feelgood half moon bay pumpkin festival, oct. Half moon bay pumpkin fest announces 2015 logo design contest calling all artists. Great pumpkin patches in the san francisco bay area trekaroo. Pumpkin patchin it on the coast half moon bay, ca patch. If you are visiting california in october, make sure to visit a pumpkin patch to get into a harvest time spirit. Come see the diverse varieties of pumpkins we grow, including the atlantic giant. A pumpkin disneyland at half moon bay patricia corrigan. Hauntworld helps you find all types of halloween events near you by city. We hear great things about lemos farm, aratas pumpkin farm, and farmer johns pumpkin farm, where they really go nuts for halloween. Heres a roundup of 8 of our favorite bay area pumpkin patches. Half moon bay hosts super bowl of pumpkin weighoffs kids.
Pumpkin patches come fall, its pumpkin season in half moon bay, and there are plenty of patches to take the kiddos. A great pumpkin getaway to half moon bay the mercury news. Dear half moon bay community, something that has always been important to me is the health, safety, and wellbeing of the families, workers, and businesses in our community. Oct 21, 2017 spent the day with grandpa and grandma taylor in half moon bay at a pumpkin patch. This was the first pumpkin patch weve ever been to and it did not disappoint. It was a momentous reckoning day in the world pumpkin capital of half moon bay, california. So many pumpkins, so many perfect ones, and priced well.
Aratas pumpkin patch in half moon bay is a family tradition for many northern californian families. Its pumpkin picking time in half moon bay and luckily coastsiders dont have to travel far to enjoy the bounty of the season. For kids and adults alike, one of the halloween seasons great joys is heading out to a pumpkin patch to choose the perfect pumpkin. Leonardo urenas goliath 2,175pound megagourd won todays 46th safeway world championship pumpkin weighoff in half moon bay ca and set a new california record. He and his wife eda operate farmer johns pumpkin farm, daylight farms and the heirloom seed store. Half moon bay heralds in all hallows eve with rustic pumpkin patches, harvestinspired arts and crafts, entertainment, contests, and activities. It is known for the agriculture, fishing and the yearly pumpkin festival. There are several pickyourown pumpkin patches in half moon. Stopped in after the half moon bay pumpkin festival. We saw the large patch strewn with bright orange pumpkins on our way to the hmb art and pumpkin festival and. There is still plenty of time to bulk up your pumpkin supply before halloween. Our toddler had a pony ride, as well as played in the play ground area and she enjoyed the petting zoo. From the moment you see those first pumpkin patches peeking out from the trees on the drive to half moon bay, the experience is like stepping into an enchanted story where all your autumn dreams come true. It is one of the oldest and largest local festivals in california.
I will say, im not impressed by a lot of other family own pumpkin patches that dont publish their rates up front. Yes indeed, the coastsides wondrous and highlyanticipated autumn season is truly here and on the picturesque coast around the world pumpkin capital of half moon bay is stunningly spectacular. The patch itself is very nice, there are hayrides around the property and lots of areas to stage photos. Many people visit half moon bay for its nurseries or christmas tree farms. Half moon bay pumpkin festival, half moon bay, california. Repettos pumpkins 12592 san mateo rd, half moon bay, ca yelp. The best south bay pumpkin patches for kids and adults. Some use the fruit to make delicious soups and bread, others to carve out scary jackolanterns. Heres what grows on the farm that is available for you on your visit. We also have couple nice smaller patches closer to where we live, and we often go there after school just to play. Pumpkin patches are cute but you would need a car to get to them, south of hmb, and i can think of better ways to use a car, unless it is pumpkin season. Spread out along highway 92 and cabrillo highway rt. Trojakknier winery was started by two long time friends, jim knier and eric trojak, in 1993 as a home wine making project in jims garage in montara california.
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