Pot could prove more profitable than pumpkins in half moon bay. During the month of october, pastorinos offers a seasonal pumpkin farm. Lemos farm in half moon bay for yearround kids fun, birthday parties, petting zoo, pony and train rides, halloween pumpkin patch and christmas trees. There is a connection in folklore and popular culture between pumpkins and the supernatural, such as. This glass pumpkin patch will feature over 1,000 colorful, oneofakind. Thieves harvest seeds from giant pumpkin at san francisco. Last weekend drew and b and i went to half moon bay for breakfast and pumpkin patch ing, with erin and scottys family. While not all of these are anywhere near that huge, theyre still pretty impressive. Pastorino farms 12391 san mateo road, half moon bay, ca. 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. Calendar lemos farm lemos farm in half moon bay is. John muller is a real farmer who has lived and worked on the half moon bay coastside all his life. Half moon bay, ca pumped up pumpkin mecca half moon bays. Half moon bay pumpkin festival, half moon bay, california.
Marijuana growers are interested in partnering with daylight farms, and he has the potential to earn millions. Cindy tobeck climbed atop her gargantuan gourd as it was forklifted onto a stage at the 43rd annual safeway world championship pumpkin weighoff on monday morning in half moon bay. Drought threatens monster gourds at californias pumpkin. Guide to the half moon bay pumpkin festival cbs san francisco.
Half moon bay art and pumpkin festival october 1415, 2017. Its been the hottest of seconds since i last posted i hate it. Arata pumpkin farm 185 verde road half moon bay, ca 94019 650 7267458 selfproclaimed as the oldestrunning pumpkin farm in san mateo county, arata pumpkin farm in. Half moon bay is a plethora of pickyourown pumpkin patches during the world famous pumpkin festival in october celebrating the fall harvest. Half moon bay one special seed and months of care by an oregon commercial pilot produced a massive pumpkin that tipped the scales at a global weighin monday in northern california, the. Ron root of citrus heights, california celebrates after winning the 37th annual safeway world championship pumpkin weighoff with his 1,535 pound pumpkin on october. Calendar lemos farm lemos farm in half moon bay is your. For an updated look at your pumpkin picking options, check out our more recent article on half moon bay pumpkin patches. We like to hit two pumpkin patches that are both located on highway 1 about five miles south of half moon bay. We met up at blue sky farms, which is a nurserycafe run by the family of a friend. The festival week kicks off on columbus day with the annual safeway world championship pumpkin weighoff, won in 2012 by a gargantuan 1,775pound gourd. The price includes admission to moon farm, the petting zoo, straw maze, corn maze, and a hayride. Spread out along highway 92 and cabrillo highway rt.
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. Oct 10, 2017 cindy tobek of olympia, washington waves to the crowd as she stands on her 2002 pound pumpkin at the 44th world championship pumpkin weighoff in half moon bay, california on monday, october 9, 2017. While there are numerous competitions held across the country, the super bowl takes place at half moon bay, ca which prides itself on being the pumpkin capital of the world. 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. Heads up for the newest half moon bay magazine set to hit news stands and subscribers papers on october 3. On october 19 and 20, the seaside town will brim with happy festival goers in this epic autumnal celebration of the gourd, which spans historic main street and the surrounding coastal areas. Where to pick your own pumpkin in half moon bay half. The pumpkin was grown by napa farmer leonardo urena, who recently won the half moon bay world championship pumpkin weighoff with a. The 5 best burritos in half moon bay updated march 2020. Last year we saw the heaviest pumpkin ever weighed at the half moon bay world championship pumpkin weighoff tip the scale at an amazing 1,985 lbs.
Half moon bay a gourd weighing 2,058 pounds took first prize and set a new tournament record monday at an annual pumpkinweighing contest in the san francisco bay area. We love checking out all the different kinds of pumpkins. The roads are open, the sky is clear, people are smiling, autumn is here. Carleton farms pumpkin patch is also a good bet for those who prefer to go the upick. Its time to celebrate all things pumpkin in half moon bay. California giant pumpkin growers suffer season of heartbreak from drought, heat.
The farm first operated as a wholesale flower nursery, but it later expanded to include a seasonal pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and gift barn. 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. Can marijuana save this san mateo county pumpkin farm. Farmer johns pumpkin patch 800 cabrillo hwy n in half moon bay. The guinness world record for heaviest pumpkin is 2,624. Marsh and sons pumpkin patch 12950 san mateo road in half moon bay. So many pumpkins, so many perfect ones, and priced well. Active is the leader in online event registrations from 5k running races and marathons to softball leagues and local events. See all 37 photos taken at 4cs pumpkin patch by 278 visitors. This glass pumpkin patch will feature over 1,000 colorful, oneofakind handmade glass pumpkins available for purchase. The runnerup for most beautiful pumpkin sits on the ground at the annual safeway world championship pumpkin weighoff in half moon bay, calif.
Farmer johns pumpkin farm agricultural service half moon. 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. Plan your trip with current hours of operation thats always uptodate. Aug 26, 2019 see a real working farm and learn about all the different crops theyre growing. It is in hmb, for several blocks along the main street. A pumpkin from washington state weighed nearly 2,400 pounds and won in half moon bay in 2017. Napa growers giant pumpkin breaks record at half moon bay. Oct 27, 20 the pumpkin patch at hal moon bay in californa ags entertainment. Half moon bay one special seed and months of care by an oregon commercial pilot produced a massive pumpkin that tipped the scales at a global weighin monday in northern california. The people who work here are nice, great customer service. Coming to a pumpkin patch is part of peoples lives. Farmer johns pumpkin farm agricultural service half.
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. This year is half moon bays 47th annual safeway world championship pumpkin weighoff. More than 50 years ago, italianborn enrico pastorino and his wife, lorraine, established pastorino farms in the half moon bay region. Half moon bay pumpkin festival catch the fabulous, feelgood half moon bay pumpkin festival, oct. Washington man is 3rdtime winner of pumpkin contest sfgate. 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.
Festivalgoers can get their photo taken alongside the grand champion gourd. Oregon man wins 45th world championship pumpkin weighoff. Pastorino farms, hours of operaton 12391 san mateo road. For holidays and special hours, refer to our farm calendar below. Oldfashioned fun is the name of the game at this crowdpleasing patch with an atmospheric train ride, pumpkin pie slices, and oodles of pumpkins. The occasion was the 46th annual safeway world championship pumpkin weighoff. Pumpkin patches half moon bay art and pumpkin miramar events. Pumpkin festival guide 2012 by wick communications issuu. Today, enrico and lorraines son hankalong with the third generation of pastorinosmaintains the family farm. Find 3 listings related to pumpkin patch in pleasanton on. Then we headed south to one of the many pumpkin patches found on either side. Oct 15, 2015 then there are those that spend months growing giantsized gourds that they use to compete at pumpkin weighoffs. A longtime festival favorite, the great pumpkin parade sat. We dropped by this pumpkin patch after visiting the pumpkin festival.
For kids and adults alike, one of the halloween seasons great joys is heading out to a pumpkin patch to choose the perfect pumpkin. The giants pumpkin contest is open to anyone and there are no entry fees. The pumpkin festival in half moon bay, california usa today. Sep 23, 2016 monster gourds vie for the world record at the 43rd safeway world championship pumpkin weighoff.
Cindi glasier of napa came in third in the half moon bay competition monday with a 1,147pound pumpkin, followed by sherry larue of tenino, wash. Half moon bay hosts super bowl of pumpkin weighoffs kids. Our pumpkin farm offers beautiful gifts, food, childrens activities, hay rides, train rides, ponies, pet and feed farm animals, giant slides and jumpers. Oct 18, 2002 out of their gourd half moon bay copes with pumpkin patch sideshows and traffic diana walsh, chronicle staff writer published 4. Monster gourds vie for the world record at the 43rd. Finalists at the 46th annual safeway world championship pumpkin weighoff. Oct 15, 2015 while there are numerous competitions held across the country, the super bowl takes place at half moon bay, ca, which prides itself on being the pumpkin capital of the world. See a real working farm and learn about all the different crops theyre growing.
Best pumpkin patches across the bay area chatterblock. He and his wife eda operate farmer johns pumpkin farm, daylight farms and the heirloom seed store. All about the pumpkin festival of course, plus stories on. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. On october 14, a forklift hoisted 2,175 pounds of squash onto a certified platform scale in half moon bay. On monday, the thirdgrade teacher from olympia, washington, stood on top of a. It is one of the oldest and largest local festivals in califor. Half moon bay, where the festival is held, is about 25 miles south of san francisco. Heres what grows on the farm that is available for you on your visit.
Drought threatens monster gourds at californias pumpkin super bowl. View open, closed, and special holiday hours on our calendar. Its an awesome pumpkin patch and we had a great time. The best south bay pumpkin patches for kids and adults. Now in its 42nd year, the event has always been very popular among master pumpkin growers. Calling all farmers, gardeners, and pumpkin lovers to the giant pumpkin contest and festival. One is called bobs pumpkin patch and the other is arata. Haunted bay 2014 half moon bay world championship pumpkin. Best corn and hay mazes near the peninsula cbs san francisco. So massive apologies to all my bagel babes out there that have clearly been waiting day and night for another one of my posts.
Come visit farmer johns pumpkin farm a family run farm that provides a fun family atmosphere in a relaxing country setting where everyone. Giant pumpkin farmer shares secrets to big gourds the. Theres plenty more fun for the family including fun character cutouts, picnic area, a hay pyramid to climb, and a kids maze and tire patch. Out of their gourd half moon bay copes with pumpkin patch. John muller walks through his pumpkin patch in half moon bay. Minnesota vikings vs new orleans saints live stream nfl wild card weekend vikings vs sains live. All you need to know about the half moon bay pumpkin festival of 2012. Join kunde family estate for the giants pumpkin festival. Gigantic pumpkin sets state record at half moon bay weigh. This year is half moon bay s 47th annual safeway world championship pumpkin weighoff. This year a new half moon bay, california, and north american record was set all at once by the new champion, john hawkley of napa. Features fullscreen sharing embed analytics article stories visual stories seo. 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. The last month has been absolutely insane and my blog time has seriously suffered.
Miller will be competing in the half moon bay pumpkin weighoff next monday. Oct 10, 2016 half moon bay ever since she was a child, cindy tobeck wanted to win the half moon bay giant pumpkin weighoff. Carleton farms pumpkin patch is also a good bet for those who prefer to go the u. Immediately at the north of half moon bay is the pillar point harbor and the. The pumpkin capital of the world is priming itself for one of its most celebrated seasonal events, the 49 th annual half moon bay art and pumpkin festival. In the united states, the town of half moon bay, california, holds an annual art and pumpkin festival, including the world champion pumpkin weighoff. I cannot forget the savory meal and the great views while waiting for the table. Ktvu the autumnal rite of passage of picking pumpkins at this pumpkin patch on the san mateo county coast could be in its final year. Half moon bay pumpkin festival returns october 19 half moon bay, ca the 49th annual festival features a pumpkin parade, live music.
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