Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off

03/31/2026

Half Moon Bay’s agricultural community came together last Friday for the 54th annual Farm Day, a sold-out event that celebrated local farmers and emphasized the importance of engaging the next generation in agriculture.

Read the full story by Emma Spaeth at coastsidenews.com (link in bio)

📸 Courtesy Farm Day Committee

10/15/2025

10/15/2025

With the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off just a little over a week away, it’s time for our annual Guess the Weight Contest! 🎃

The person who comes closest to the winning pumpkin’s weight will receive a $100 Safeway gift card.

If there’s a tie, both winners will walk away with a gift card.

Drop your guess in the comments below! One entry per person only — submitting multiple guesses will disqualify you from winning. Guesses made after Oct 12 will not be counted. The winner will be announced Oct. 14

10/13/2025

10/13/2025

We have a winner! Brandon Dawson of Santa Rosa California has won the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-off with a 2,346lb pumpkin. Congratulations Brandon! 👏🎃

10/13/2025

Our big final four are here! 🎃 Who will take home the prize?!

10/13/2025

We have a winner for the Joe Cotchett “Most Beautiful Pumpkin” Award, judged by crowd applause! 🎃🎃🎃 Congratulations to David Schuman of Morgan Hill Ca., your pumpkin is the most beautiful!

10/13/2025

Do you think you can spot this year’s winner? Stop by Johnston St behind the Ides Half Moon Bay grounds to see the full lineup!