The Fans Have Spoken: 2025 Spooky Awards “Fang Favorite” Category Finalists Announced!

The “Fang Favorite” fan vote invited Halloween lovers, cosplayers, and everyday ghouls to cast their ballots between October 2–15, 2025 making this year’s program the most interactive and engaging yet.

2025 Fang Favorite Finalists by Category

·       Accessories - Ghoulish - Black Skull Bag 

·       Costume (Adult) - Ghoulish - Krampen 

·       Costume (Child) - Jazwares - MARVEL The Thing Official Youth Inflatable 

·       Costume (Licensed) - Jazwares - Star Wars Adult Chewbacca

·       Costume (Most Unique) - Rubies - Adult Fisher Price Rock-A-Stack Inflatable

·       Costume (Non-Character) - Imposta Costumes - Cooked Turkey

·       Decor - Ghoulish - Vecna Floating Prop 

·       Makeup – Ghoulish - Pumpkin Face Scarification

·       Masks – Ghoulish – Frankenstein Green

·       Most Innovative – Bones & Friends – Bones is Back: Book & Toy Set

Each “Fang Favorite” honoree celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship that define the Halloween industry—spanning costumes, props, makeup, and décor beloved by fans of all ages.

The Fang Favorite winner will be revealed at the Halloween & Party Expo, a trade industry event in Las Vegas January 12-14, 2026.

Press Materials

Press Kit: LINK
Media Assets: LINK
Product Sheets: LINK

About the Halloween & Costume Association (HCA)

Celebrating 20 years as the industry source for Halloween, with cumulative sales of $4.3 billion, the HCA has earned the title of “EXPERT” in all things costume-related and serves as a non-profit voice in the industry. For more information, visit  www.hiaonline.org.

About the Halloween & Party Expo (HPE)

The Halloween & Party Expo is North America’s premier event dedicated to the Halloween, party, and celebration industries. Taking place January 12–14, 2026, at the Expo at World Market Center in Las Vegas, this exclusive event brings together buyers and manufacturers for three days of product discovery, business connections, and industry insight. For more information, contact  info@halloweenpartyshow.com.

For Media Inquiries:
Whitney Hatfield
Director of Marketing
Halloween & Costume Association
whatfield@halloweencostumeassociation.org

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