Half moon bay, ca andreotti farms andreottis pumpkins. Nov 18, 2019 arata pumpkin farm is south of half moon bay i thought i had driven too far as its south of all the other places in half moon bay. A gourd weighing 2,058 pounds took first prize and set a new tournament record monday at. Immediately at the north of half moon bay is the pillar point harbor and the unincorporated community of princetonbythesea. California giantpumpkin growers suffer season of heartbreak. Half moon bay community corner half moon bay, ca patch. It is in hmb, for several blocks along the main street. Half moon bay pumpkin weighoff won by oregon grower the. The festivals nonpumpkin favorites will be back too.
We hear great things about lemos farm, aratas pumpkin farm, and farmer johns pumpkin farm, where they really go nuts for halloween. Half moon bay pumpkin festival, half moon bay, california. I used to live near half moon bay and remember the pumpkin festival well. We are proud to be selling our italian heirloom seeds on line as well as at the many garden shows we attend. Theres a haunted barn to explore, see the sights on a hay ride and for the smallset a play land area complete with a mini corn maze. Spina farms pumpkin patch this farm is located at the corner of santa teresa boulevard and bailey avenue between san jose and morgan hill in santa clara county. In the middle of the coastal city of half moon bay, just past the updated buildings on main street, john and eda mullers daylight farms takes a step back to the time when the citys main industries didnt include tourism. 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. John hawkley poses on stage with his pumpkin at the 41st annual safeway world championship pumpkin weighoff in half moon bay, calif.
Oct 27, 20 napa mans 2,058 pound pumpkin shatters north american record during half moon bay weighoff duration. Half moon bay is a coastal city in san mateo county, california, united states, located approximately 25 miles 40 km south of san francisco. Farmer johns pumpkin patch 800 cabrillo hwy n in half moon bay. 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. Marsh and sons pumpkin patch 12950 san mateo road in half moon bay. Half moon bay is a wonderful coastal town off of hwy 1. The pumpkin festival costume contest is sponsored by maleficent. If you have time to spend on the ultimate autumn weekend with your family, you might consider a trip to half moon bay. John hawkley, 56, won this years safeway world championship pumpkin weighoff in half moon bay south of san francisco. Oct 09, 2015 the heaviest pumpkin in half moon bay history was hawkleys 2,058pounder in 2014. California mans giant pumpkin weighs more than a ton. Local news and events from half moon bay, ca patch.
To get to half moon bay, take 101 or 280 to highways 92 or 84 west. Drought threatens monster gourds at californias pumpkin. Half moon bay news 2d half moon bay news 2d letter from half moon bay mayor adam eisen april 29, 2020. Check out the winning pumpkin weights from over the years in half moon bay. The patch itself is very nice, there are hayrides around. For an updated look at your pumpkin picking options, check out our more recent article on half moon bay pumpkin patches. See all 37 photos taken at 4cs pumpkin patch by 278 visitors.
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. Farmer johns pumpkin farm agricultural service half. Morgan hill farm challenges supremacy of half moon bay weighoff. 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. Half moon bay pumpkin festival catch the fabulous, feelgood half moon bay pumpkin festival, oct.
Half moon bay high school boys soccer home facebook. Nice to go to half moon bay during the pumpkin season. How to spend your half moon bay halloween mill rose inn. Come see the diverse varieties of pumpkins we grow, including the atlantic giant. Farmer johns pumpkin farm 850 cabrillo hwy n, half moon bay, california 94019 rated 4.
Active is the leader in online event registrations from 5k running races and marathons to softball leagues and local events. If one is driving south from half moon bay, it is a left hand turn from highway 1 to verde road of course, if one is driving north, its a right hand turn. Gourds of gargantuanosity the famous pumpkin festival is a twodayer, but the wonders, and weighing, begin days ahead of time. Heres a roundup of 8 of our favorite bay area pumpkin patches. Oakland, fremont open 920, san leandro open 920, richmond open 921 with two in concord. Half moon bay, ca patch breaking local news events. Best pumpkin patches and farms in the san francisco bay area. At mullers daylight farms right near downtown half moon bay, muller showed off some of his pumpkins, which should reach 800 to 1,000 pounds for the famous pumpkin festival next weekend. 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. Plus, you are just up the street from lemos farm, a favorite for younger kids. Half moon bay art and pumpkin festival 2014 youtube. A gourd weighing 2,058 pounds took first prize and set a new tournament record monday at an annual pumpkinweighing contest in northern. They feature inflatable fun for kids at 2 to 12 along with the holiday orbs and are open until 9pm or 10pm depending.
These are the seeds we use for our farmers market produce and at the pumpkin farm. But the current world record, set in 2014, goes to a 2,323pounder in germany. Look for linguica sausages, tamales, clam chowder, hot beef sandwiches, burgers and coastal produce like brussels sprouts in marinara sauce and garlicsteamed artichoke. The half moon bay high schools varsity basketball team will serve those from 7 to 11 a. Stephen mclarenguardian half moon bays inaugural winner 41 years ago weighed 150lbs, andever since, entries have grown heavier. Drought threatens monster gourds at californias pumpkin super bowl. Half moon bay resident listed among recent smc death notices. While there are numerous competitions held across the country, the super bowl takes place at half moon bay, ca which prides.
Farmer john knows how to grow pumpkins in half moon bay. Our toddler had a pony ride, as well as played in the play ground area and she enjoyed the petting zoo. This article was published in 20, so some of the information below is likely to be outofdate. The farm grows and sells upwards of 60 different pumpkin varieties in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Delivery not included with reservation or purchase. Morgan hill farm challenges supremacy of half moon. But it did trump the north american record set by fellow napa grower pete glasier at a weighoff in morgan hill on saturday and marks the first time a gourd has tipped the scales past 2,000 pounds in the half moon bay contests history. Oct 10, 2016 the first weighoff was held in 1974 when leaders from half moon bay including thenmayor melvin mello challenged circleville, ohio, to a weighoff competition to determine the worlds biggest. Dateshourslocationdirections the freeadmission festival will be held on october 1920 from 9 a. Reservation fee applies towards the total cost of the order. In 2014, a giant pumpkin the biggest the half moon bay competition has ever seen tipped the scales at 2,058 pounds. It is also a great place to buy rose bushes from the local growers while youre there. This is one of the more downtoearth spots in busy half moon bay.
The patch itself is very nice, there are hayrides around the property and lots of areas to stage photos. Six bay area counties, including san mateo county, have extended the shelterin. Spina farms san jose located at the southern end of san jose, spina farms is a familyrun pumpkin patch and produce market. One ton pumpkin in northern california sets record. Then there are those that spend months growing giantsized gourds that they use to compete at pumpkin weighoffs.
Growing great pumpkins half moon bay ca taking the kids. My wife said this is as much pumpkinpatch area as im going to get, he said. Ron root inspects a pumpkin weighing more than 1,800 pounds at a competition monday in half moon bay. Half moon bay, ca 94019 historical barn produce stand. Half moon bay, ca patch breaking local news events schools. A half moon bay halloween can be spent at the many pumpkin patches and festivals making a trip. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Please check back when the winners are announced, on december 1, 2016. Farmer doms pumpkin patch 270 capistrano rd half moon bay. Spread out along highway 92 and cabrillo highway rt. Daylight farms, farmer john, half moon bay, ca foodies west.
Ode to the pumpkin heres why one woman has attended every pumpkin festival since the very first, paying homage to half moon bays pumpkins for nearly 45 years. We missed the festival by one week but enjoyed stopping and seeing the pumpkin patch. California mans giant pumpkin weighs more than a ton the. Farmer doms pumpkin patch 270 capistrano rd half moon bay ca 94019. Ap a gourd weighing 2,058 pounds took first prize and set a new tournament record monday at an annual pumpkinweighing contest in northern california. Must pick up purchased items in half moon bay or arrange for delivery prior to purchase. Hawkleys 2,058pound pumpkin was just shy of the world record, which was newly set in germany last month at 2,096 pounds. Lemos farm in half moon bay for yearround kids fun, birthday parties, petting zoo, pony and train rides, halloween pumpkin patch and christmas trees.
Despite the disappointing summer, miller said his enthusiasm for giant pumpkins hasnt dimmed. We had a great time in the maze with help it took almost an hour. Rogers pumpkin patch in the parking lot of the newgate mall september 17, 2012, in centreville, va. Arata pumkin farm half moon bay 2020 all you need to. With creativity, passion, energy and joy, we skillfully curate, produce, market and. Foodies west daylight farms, farmer johns pumpkin farm, john and eda muller, half moon bay, californiaa. Half moon bay hosts super bowl of pumpkin weighoffs. 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.
Eq fitness 371 princeton ave, half moon bay, california 94019 rated 4. Stopped in after the half moon bay pumpkin festival. When it comes to pumpkin farms, there are no shortage in half moon bay but few can boast such perks as a 6acre corn field, pumpkin river and the infamous twoacre minotaurs labyrinth hay maze. Oct 24, 2014 boys run through a pumpkin patch in half moon bay. Oct 19, 2014 half moon bay pumpkin festival parade 2017 duration. The first weighoff was held in 1974 when leaders from half moon bay including thenmayor melvin mello challenged circleville, ohio, to a weighoff. Costume contest half moon bay art and pumpkin festival. Festivalgoers can get their photo taken alongside the grand champion gourd. Pumpkin trivia, pumpkin patch facts, halloween trivia game. Farmer johns pumpkin farm proudly presents our new seed website. Find 3 listings related to pumpkin patch in half moon bay on. Catch all the action as the worlds greatest gourd growers and their mighty, volkswagensized mega gourds hope to crush the world record on monday, october 14th at the 46th annual safeway world championship pumpkin weighoff.
Pick of the patch operates several locations in bay area pumpkin patches including these in the 510 area. Some use the fruit to make delicious soups and bread, others to carve out scary jackolanterns. Hawkley squashed his competition, beating the runnerup by more than 300 pounds, tim beeman, a. My personal preference is to decrease the oil and sugar slightly, but others will enjoy the richness and sweetness as is. The urban area had a population of 20,7 at the same census. Hmbhs boys soccer team, defending ccs champions, will have a challenging year full of great soccer. Half moon bay high school boys soccer, half moon bay, california. The best south bay pumpkin patches for kids and adults. This year is half moon bays 47th annual safeway world championship pumpkin weighoff. Mistress of evil, a sequel to the 2014 global box office hit, maleficent and her goddaughter aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies and dark new. Here is a list of some of the best south bay pumpkin patches. This recipe does a fitting tribute to the place and the fruits of the harvest. The freeadmission festival will be held on october 1920 from 9 a. Spent the day with grandpa and grandma taylor in half moon bay at a pumpkin patch.