Events & Collector Marketplace
Explore HCS event history, meet collectors and sellers, and browse the Society's vintage Halloween marketplace resources.
2026 HCS Pumpkin Carving Contest
The HCS Pumpkin Carving Contest returns this October!
Member submissions open October 1, 2026. We are also planning a public gallery where everyone can enjoy the entries and vote for a favorite.
Where Collectors Gather
Some of these pages preserve earlier Society activities and collector information. They remain available as part of HCS history while this section becomes the home for future gatherings, collector connections and marketplace information.
HCS Events
Visit the existing Events archive, including preserved information from earlier Society activities such as the HCS pumpkin carving contest.
Collectors & Vendors
Meet collectors and sellers whose stories, specialties and resources have been featured by the Society.
Vintage Halloween For Sale
Browse authentic pre-1970 Halloween collectibles offered by HCS members. Marketplace listings are submitted by individual collectors and reviewed for compliance with HCS listing rules. Active HCS members ($30/year) may list items and contact sellers; listings are included with membership with no listing fee or HCS commission. Listings are fixed-price, require moderator approval, and remain active for 60 days. HCS does not authenticate, appraise, process payments, arrange shipping, or guarantee transactions.