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Annual Events
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Visitors to the San Mateo coast sense the slower pace and relaxed mood stimulated by the ocean, mountains, open fields and village-like towns. There are many annual events on the coastside. Because of the rural nature of the community, many are down-home, folksy events and are free. Some are major Bay Area events, such as the annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival. Also see our new Coastside Calendar for daily events and activites.
Have a new annual event you'd like listed here? Contact us!
January
Half Moon Bay Coastal Flower Market
Where: Outdoors at intersection of Main Street and Kelly Avenue (May through September) and indoors at La Piazza at 604 Main Street (November through April)
When: Third Saturday of every month, except October
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info.: (650) 712-9439
February
Half Moon Bay Coastal Flower Market
Where: Outdoors at intersection of Main Street and Kelly Avenue (May through September) and indoors at La Piazza at 604 Main Street (November through April)
When: Third Saturday of every month, except October
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info.: (650) 712-9439
March
Half Moon Bay Coastal Flower Market
Where: Outdoors at intersection of Main Street and Kelly Avenue (May through September) and indoors at La Piazza at 604 Main Street (November through April)
When: Third Saturday of every month, except October
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info.: (650) 712-9439
April
Half Moon Bay Coastal Flower Market
Where: Outdoors at intersection of Main Street and Kelly Avenue (May through September) and indoors at La Piazza at 604 Main Street (November through April)
When: Third Saturday of every month, except October
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info.: (650) 712-9439
Peninsula Memorial Blood Drive
Where: I.D.E.S. Hall in Half Moon Bay
Info.: Gertrude Stopper at (650) 697-4034
Pacific Coast Dream Machines
A century's worth of motorized mechanical marvels, will be on display including classic, vintage, exotic anc custom automobiles, trucks, motorcycles and aircraft, early 20th century farm equipment, and one-of-a-kind gas and steam engines; also bi-plane, helicopter, DC-3 rides; live music, kids entertainment and food booths.
When: Last Sunday of April
Where: Half Moon Bay Airport
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: See site. Tickets are available at the gate only. Parking is free with admission.
Info.: (650) 726-2328 / www.miramarevents.com
May
Half Moon Bay Coastal Flower Market
Where: Outdoors at intersection of Main Street and Kelly Avenue (May through September) and indoors at La Piazza at 604 Main Street (November through April)
When: Third Saturday of every month, except October
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info.: (650) 712-9439
Coastside Farmers Market at Shoreline Station
Offering an abundance of locally grown and/or produced vegetables, fruits, organic products, gourmet cheese, herbs, seafood, organic coffee, desserts, and wines right from the people that produce them.
Where: Shoreline Station parking lot, Kelly & Hwy 1, Half Moon Bay
When: Saturdays, May through December, except Pumpkin Festival weekend
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Info.: Erin Tormey, Market Manager, (650) 726-4895
Sweets by the Sea
The Coastside Infant/Toddler Center, a nonprofit childcare center, hosts a dessert tasting that features confections from local restaurants and bakeries. The evening also includes a silent auction, raffle drawings and live music.
Location: Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay
When: First Saturday of May
Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Admission: $15 for adults ($20.00 at door), $7 for ages 6-12, free for kids 5 and under
Info.: (650) 726-1356 (Ask for Karen)
Artichoke Golf Classic
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, this event is held at the Half Moon Bay Golf Links.
Info.: (650) 726-8380
Pescadero Chamarita Festival
This Portuguese festival features colorful marching bands, Portuguese flags, equestrian groups, and queens with white lace ballgowns walking down Main Street in Pescadero.
When: 6 weeks after Easter
Contact: Anthony Brazil at (650) 726-5701
Portuguese Pentecostal Festival
Where: Half Moon Bay
When: 7 weeks after Easter
Sponsored by IDES Society: (650) 726-2729
June
Half Moon Bay Coastal Flower Market
Where: Outdoors at intersection of Main Street and Kelly Avenue (May through September) and indoors at La Piazza at 604 Main Street (November through April)
When: Third Saturday of every month, except October
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info.: (650) 712-9439
Coastside Farmers Market at Shoreline Station
Offering an abundance of locally grown and/or produced vegetables, fruits, organic products, gourmet cheese, herbs, seafood, organic coffee, desserts, and wines right from the people that produce them.
Where: Shoreline Station parking lot, Kelly & Hwy 1, Half Moon Bay
When: Saturdays, May through December, except Pumpkin Festival weekend
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Info.: Erin Tormey, Market Manager, (650) 726-4895
Half Moon Bay Chamarita Festival
This Portuguese festival features colorful marching bands, Portuguese flags, equestrian groups, and queens with white lace ballgowns walking down Main Street in Half Moon Bay.
Where: IDES Grounds in Half Moon Bay
Info.: (650) 726-2729
La Honda Faire and Music Festival - a Day in the Redwoods!
Musicians, artists and craftspeople will join together in La Honda to entertain and exhibit at the revival of the traditional annual La Honda Faire and Music Festival. The Faire is held in the California redwoods of La Honda. It is a two-day festival of music, celebration, and community. A stellar musical line-up of local bands for 2006 include: Gary Gates Band, Pacific Vibrations, Mark Reid Band, Jack Mullins Band, Lisa Kelly Band, Curtis Turner (solo), Bundy Browne Band, Boyd & Derek (Duo), David Elias Band, and more to be announced! Admission is free - No pets please! Proceeds benefit the La Honda Educational Foundation. Come soak up some sun, listen to great music, and meet some new friends!
Where: La Honda Center – Hwy 280 to Woodside Road/Hwy 84, continue west 6 miles through Woodside past the Hwy 35/Skyline Dr. intersection to La Honda Center. From Hwy 1, head east on Hwy 84 for 9 miles.
When: June 24 & 25th, 2006
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Info.: LaHondaFaire@aol.com or 650-747-0640
South Coast Children's Services Bicycle Race
A Pro/Am road race organized by ALTO VELO
Info.: (650) 879-0013
July
Half Moon Bay Coastal Flower Market
Where: Outdoors at intersection of Main Street and Kelly Avenue (May through September) and indoors at La Piazza at 604 Main Street (November through April)
When: Third Saturday of every month, except October
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info.: (650) 712-9439
Coastside Farmers Market at Shoreline Station
Offering an abundance of locally grown and/or produced vegetables, fruits, organic products, gourmet cheese, herbs, seafood, organic coffee, desserts, and wines right from the people that produce them.
Where: Shoreline Station parking lot, Kelly & Hwy 1, Half Moon Bay
When: Saturdays, May through December, except Pumpkin Festival weekend
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Info.: Erin Tormey, Market Manager, (650) 726-4895
Ol' Fashion Fourth of July Parade
This traditional parade is held in historic downtown Half Moon Bay.
Where: Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Info.: Ms. Roxy Stone, Co-Chairwoman, (650) 726-7969
Light Up the Sky Fourth of July, P.O. Box 1363, El Granada, CA 94018
The ONLY 4th of July Fireworks Display on the San Mateo County Coast is put on by this nonprofit corporation and ONLY by YOUR DONATIONS. Donations are tax deductible. Via mail a $10 donation gets you into a drawing and does for each $5 over that; $20 mailed in gets you a T-shirt; and $500 gets you your VERY OWN professional aerial skyrocket to set off in the Display. Watch for fundraisers and donation boxes at supporting Merchants.
Where: Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay
When: July 4, 2006 SHOW CANCELLED (see link below for more information)
Time: 9 pm
For more info, to make donations of any kind, or to volunteer help, contact Richard A. Frustere, President & CEO, at (650) 728-BANG or www.coastsidefireworks.com
Tours de Fleurs
A colorful tour of Coastside nurseries sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.
Where: Various Coastside nurseries
Info.: (650) 726-8380
August
Half Moon Bay Coastal Flower Market
Where: Outdoors at intersection of Main Street and Kelly Avenue (May through September) and indoors at La Piazza at 604 Main Street (November through April)
When: Third Saturday of every month, except October
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info.: (650) 712-9439
Coastside Farmers Market at Shoreline Station
Offering an abundance of locally grown and/or produced vegetables, fruits, organic products, gourmet cheese, herbs, seafood, organic coffee, desserts, and wines right from the people that produce them.
Where: Shoreline Station parking lot, Kelly & Hwy 1, Half Moon Bay
When: Saturdays, May through December, except Pumpkin Festival weekend
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Info.: Erin Tormey, Market Manager, (650) 726-4895
Pescadero Arts and Fun Festival
Music, food and crafts make for a festive benefit for South Coast youth.
Where: Pescadero
When: Third weekend in August
Info.: (650) 879-0848 / http://www.pescaderoartsandfunfestival.com
September
Half Moon Bay Coastal Flower Market
Where: Outdoors at intersection of Main Street and Kelly Avenue (May through September) and indoors at La Piazza at 604 Main Street (November through April)
When: Third Saturday of every month, except October
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info.: (650) 712-9439
Coastside Farmers Market at Shoreline Station
Offering an abundance of locally grown and/or produced vegetables, fruits, organic products, gourmet cheese, herbs, seafood, organic coffee, desserts, and wines right from the people that produce them.
Where: Shoreline Station parking lot, Kelly & Hwy 1, Half Moon Bay
When: Saturdays, May through December, except Pumpkin Festival weekend
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Info.: Erin Tormey, Market Manager, (650) 726-4895
The King's Mountain Art Fair
Arts, crafts, food and entertainment in the redwoods.
Where: Near Woodside, about four miles south of Highway 92 on Skyline Blvd.
When: Labor Day Weekend
Info.: Vi Croop at (650) 851-2710
October
Our Lady of the Pillar Fall Festival
Where: Our Lady of the Pillar Church, Kelly Avenue and Church Street, Half Moon Bay
Info.: (650) 726-4674
Coastside Farmers Market at Shoreline Station
Offering an abundance of locally grown and/or produced vegetables, fruits, organic products, gourmet cheese, herbs, seafood, organic coffee, desserts, and wines right from the people that produce them.
Where: Shoreline Station parking lot, Kelly & Hwy 1, Half Moon Bay
When: Saturdays, May through December, except Pumpkin Festival weekend
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Info.: Erin Tormey, Market Manager, (650) 726-4895
The Haunted House of Moss Beach
2003 marks the 7th year for this privately operated haunted house. No admission fee, but donations are accepted for UNICEF. 3-5 minute self-guided tours are limited to just two people. Use caution with children under 10. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. No infants or pets allowed. This haunted house will scare you!
Where: 601 Kelmore Street, Moss Beach
When: October 3 - November 1
Time: Fridays & Saturdays: 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Halloween 2003 & Nov. 1: 6:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m.
Info.: www.hauntedhouseofmossbeach.com
The Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-off
The world's largest assemblage of giant pumpkins and their fanatical growers congregate to butt gourds in The Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-off – the heavyweight championship in the Pumpkin Capital of the World – Half Moon Bay, California. Nearly 100 contenders from across the west will be gunning for glory in hopes of capturing the coveted title and share of about $18,000 in prize money.
Where: IDES Grounds, Main St., Half Moon Bay
When: Columbus Day
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Info.: (650) 726-9652 / www.miramarevents.com
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
Held in the Epicenter of the Pumpkin Universe, the granddaddy of California festivals heralds All Hallows Eve with rustic pumpkin patches and a wickedly delicious lineup of harvest-inspired arts and crafts, specialty foods, blockbuster entertainment, the Great Pumpkin Parade, a haunted house, the giant weigh-off champion pumpkin, and pie-eating, carving and costume contests.
Where: Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Dates: The weekend following Columbus Day, each year
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Info.: (650) 726-9652 / www.miramarevents.com
November
Johnston Holiday House
The boutique features handmade crafts from numerous Coastside and regional artists plus selected purchased items. The self-guided tour takes visitors to each room of this unique 1853 saltbox-style home. Docents will be available to answer questions about the house, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Where: Historic James Johnston House, 110 Higgins Purisima Road, Half Moon Bay
When: First two weekends in November
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: $10 per person. No children please. Tickets good for an unlimited number of visits during the event.
Info.: (650) 726-0329 / www.johnstonhouse.org
Half Moon Bay Coastal Flower Market
Where: Outdoors at intersection of Main Street and Kelly Avenue (May through September) and indoors at La Piazza at 604 Main Street (November through April)
When: Third Saturday of every month, except October
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info.: (650) 712-9439
Coastside Farmers Market at Shoreline Station
Offering an abundance of locally grown and/or produced vegetables, fruits, organic products, gourmet cheese, herbs, seafood, organic coffee, desserts, and wines right from the people that produce them.
Where: Shoreline Station parking lot, Kelly & Hwy 1, Half Moon Bay
When: Saturdays, May through December, except Pumpkin Festival weekend
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Info.: Erin Tormey, Market Manager, (650) 726-4895
December
Nights of Light
Downtown shops stay open late for holiday shoppers and entertainment fills the streets, including horse and buggy rides, street performers, carolers, Santa Claus, and a parade of coastside children wearing strands of light.
Where: Downtown Half Moon Bay
When: First weekend of December
Info.: (650) 726-8380
Half Moon Bay Coastal Flower Market
Where: Outdoors at intersection of Main Street and Kelly Avenue (May through September) and indoors at La Piazza at 604 Main Street (November through April)
When: Third Saturday of every month, except October
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info.: (650) 712-9439
Coastside Farmers Market at Shoreline Station
Offering an abundance of locally grown and/or produced vegetables, fruits, organic products, gourmet cheese, herbs, seafood, organic coffee, desserts, and wines right from the people that produce them.
Where: Shoreline Station parking lot, Kelly & Hwy 1, Half Moon Bay
When: Saturdays, May through December, except Pumpkin Festival weekend
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Info.: Erin Tormey, Market Manager, (650) 726-4895
Christmas Tree Lighting
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.
Info.: (650)726-8380
Harbor Lights Ceremony
Sponsored by the Pillar Point Harbor
Info.: (650) 726-5723
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