Welcome to THAT FREE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL – Now Bigger, Spookier, and Still 100% FREE in 2026! Listen up, ghouls, goblins, steampunks, oddity collectors, and dark-hearted adventurers:
The Catskills Halloween Festival & Oddities Market is back for its 13th year of pure chaos — and it’s officially the LARGEST FREE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL OF ITS KIND IN NORTH AMERICA! No ticket price. No gate fee. Just you, your costume (or lack thereof), and a weekend-long explosion of Halloween madness at the legendary Blackthorne Resort in East Durham, NY. October 23-25, 2026 — mark your calendars, summon your coven, and get ready to descend on the Catskills like the glorious monsters you are.Why This Is THE Halloween Event Everyone’s Obsessed With (Including Vendors Who Sell Out Fast):
- Thousands upon thousands swarm the place every year — real crowds, real buyers, real spooky energy.
- Massive Oddities & Vendor Market — gothic treasures, steampunk gadgets, cursed curios, handmade horrors. (Vendors: spots are only $135–$150 right now — limited per category — apply ASAP before they vanish!)
- Live Entertainment Galore — rock bands, dark performers, panels, dancing till dawn, spooky cocktails, and surprises that keep getting wilder.
- On-Site Haunted House — because what’s Halloween without screams echoing through the resort?
- Free Admission All Weekend — Friday kicks off ~3pm and runs late-night, Saturday goes full throttle from 10am, Sunday wraps around 6pm. Stay the whole time — it’s basically a haunted vacation!
- VIP Perks Available (if you want the extra swagger — limited badges, shoutouts on the site, etc.)
This isn’t some tiny pop-up. It’s a full-blown Halloween takeover in the misty Catskills mountains — think fall foliage + fog machines + freaky finds + fellow fiends who get it.Pro Tips to Make Your 2026 Weekend Legendary:
- Book your room at Blackthorne Resort NOW (call 518-634-2541 — they fill up faster than a vampire drains a vein).
- RSVP on Facebook for updates: facebook.com/events/808745151941099
- Vendors: Snag your discounted spot here → catskillshalloween.com/vendor-application
- Check the full site for lineup teasers, maps, FAQs, and more → catskillshalloween.com
- See our June event: odditoriumcarnival.com!
Ah, my favorite part of the festival was undoubtedly the Oddities Market. Imagine, if you will, a collection of the most curious and bizarre artifacts, each with a story more peculiar than the last. From shrunken heads to enchanted amulets, it was a veritable treasure trove of the strange and unusual. The vendors, with their mysterious auras and cryptic tales, added to the enchantment. It was a place where the line between reality and the supernatural blurred, and every corner held a new, spine-tingling discovery. Truly, a delight for a connoisseur of the macabre like myself! 🦇🎃
Count Anonymouse
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Vampyre and party animal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Really free?
Really free. There’s VIP tickets, and they’re worthwhile, but only 200 of them, and an expected attendance of 5,000-10,000, based on previous years.
Are there vendor spots?
Sure. We offer vendor spots in cooperation with The Great Catskills Halloween Vendor & Oddities Market. Find the application here.
What’s the catch?
There’s a good chance you’ll have fun, and support independent merchants, as well.
Are you a nonprofit or charity?
We are not. We promise to try to use any profits from the VIP ticket money as irresponsibly as possible to make sure you know the difference.
If you want to donate to a charity, we recommend Feeding America.
Are you the Pumpkin King?
No, we just love Halloween.