MOUNT LAUREL, NJ (October 1, 2026) The Halloween & Costume Association (HCA) has opened the Fan Vote for the third annual HCA Spooky Awards. Now through October 15, Halloween fans can explore the 2026 finalists and vote for their favorite product to help choose this year’s Fang Favorite.
The finalists span eight categories:
“Our judges selected this year’s Spooky Awards finalists, and now fans get to have their say,” said Michele Boylstein, Executive Director of HCA. “The Fan Vote gives people a chance to explore the products and help choose their favorite.”
To view the finalists and cast a vote HERE
Fan Vote finalists in each category will be announced October 16. The finalist receiving the most votes will be named Fang Favorite at HCA’s Spooky Awards Ceremony on January 11, 2027, at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans.
The ceremony takes place during the Halloween & Party Expo’s Welcome Reception, sponsored by HCA. The Expo, an industry-only trade event for qualified Halloween retailers, manufacturers, and buyers, runs January 11–13, 2027, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.