AllStar Halloween

AllStar Halloween in Calhoun, Georgia, is a year-round retail destination dedicated entirely to the Halloween experience. Located on Highway 53 in Calhoun, the store has become one of North Georgia’s most distinctive attractions for costume enthusiasts and decorators who celebrate Halloween as a lifestyle rather than a single-night event. The store’s motto, “Where it’s Halloween 365 Days a Year,” captures its defining identity.

Founded by Scott Lunsford, whose lifelong love of Halloween inspired him to create a space that keeps the spirit alive all year, AllStar Halloween has grown into a regional landmark for those who want to immerse themselves in the spooky atmosphere at any time.

The store opened in the 2010s and quickly found an audience among both casual shoppers and serious collectors. While many Halloween retailers operate only as seasonal pop-ups, AllStar Halloween chose to remain open year-round, offering an

enormous and ever-changing inventory that keeps customers returning throughout the year. Its interior spans thousands of square feet, filled with themed displays that make the shopping experience feel more like entering a haunted attraction than a retail space.

Visitors often describe it as a blend of museum, carnival, and theatrical warehouse, where every aisle contains something unexpected. Among the items sold at AllStar Halloween are costumes for adults and children, masks of all styles and materials,

professional-grade makeup and prosthetics, wigs, props, accessories, and an extensive collection of decorations. The store is especially noted for its animatronic displays—life-sized, moving figures that shriek, lunge, and light up at the touch of a button. These animatronics, along with outdoor inflatables and large-scale décor, make the store a favorite among homeowners and haunted attraction operators looking to build elaborate Halloween scenes.

Throughout the year, the staff refreshes displays and inventory, ensuring that repeat visitors always find new items and ideas. Beyond costumes and decorations, AllStar Halloween sells collectible figures, novelty gifts, and home décor that appeal to those who maintain a gothic or whimsical Halloween aesthetic throughout the year. Its social media presence highlights these offerings, frequently showcasing customer-favorite animatronics or limited-edition products as they arrive.

Staff members, many of whom share the owner’s enthusiasm for the holiday, contribute to the store’s welcoming and theatrical environment, encouraging visitors to try on costumes or interact with display pieces. The store’s reputation has spread beyond Calhoun through word of mouth, online reviews, and news features. Customers often travel from neighboring states to experience the store’s vast selection and atmosphere, and it has been described by Atlanta-area media as one of the most immersive and best-stocked Halloween shops in Georgia. Visitors frequently mention the friendly staff, creative displays,

and the surprise of discovering that such a large and specialized store operates outside a major metro area. AllStar Halloween also participates in community events and seasonal promotions that help reinforce its connection to local culture. Around October, the store becomes a hub of activity, drawing crowds who come to browse the latest costumes and enjoy the displays, but even in the off-season, it attracts decorators planning ahead or collectors seeking unique pieces.