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Half Moon Bay's Summer's End Festival Offers Music and Transit Options

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Published on September 18, 2026
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Half Moon Bay's John L. Carter Memorial Park fills up this Saturday for the free Summer's End Music Festival, running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with performances from local favorites LA Gente SF and the Rob Tracy Band, plus free henna tattoos, face painting, caricatures and a photo booth for festivalgoers.

The City of Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay Library, the Coastside Chamber and the Lions are listed in connection with the event, according to a post from SamTrans

The festival is also described in a

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The event also features Coastside talent, including the Coastside Community Orchestra, Ballet Folklórico, and Steve Gallup & Bonedog Cohen. It is listed by Visit Half Moon Bay. The festival takes place in Half Moon Bay at its current amphitheater home.

The Festival at Carter Park's Amphitheater

This year's festival takes place at Carter Park's amphitheater, which includes a performance stage and upgraded public facilities. The park is identified as John L. Carter Memorial Park.

Getting to the Coastside by Bus

Getting to the Coastside by bus is an option for festivalgoers. SamTrans is promoting two routes as alternatives: Route 294 and Route 117.

Other Saturday Activities

The festival is scheduled for Saturday.

Music fans have one more reason to show up — the festival features live music, with more information available from Moonalice Posters.