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What’s your state’s favorite Halloween candy?

Published

4 years ago

10/20/2022

Last year was a huge upgrade from 2020 as far as candy sales and Halloween participation in general. Not being locked down helps! This year we expect it to be full-on normal-sized Halloween again.

You’ve heard the disclaimers and either gotten vaxxed and boosted or decided not to. Whatever got you here, you’re still here. And even if you don’t plan on dressing up and getting crazy, the fact that you could if you wanted to should be cause enough for celebration this year.

Click on the link below to see the interactive map of the United States to see what the favorites are in each state.

https://map.candystore.com/halloween/2022/map.html

Now on to business.

According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween candy spending should hit a whopping $3.1 Billion this year! That’s a new all time high. We are back baby!

Overall Halloween spending is predicted to be over $10.6 Billion. Up 5% over last year. Bring on Halloween!

The map above reveals the results of our annual data mining, the top 3 most popular Halloween candies in each state. Hover over your state to see the goods. (Apologies, it’s not interactive on mobile devices).

So enjoy the results in the fun map above. Do your state’s choices surprise you? The top Halloween candy in your state are not always what you think they were. Salt water taffy and Hot Tamales performed much better than some expected, for example.

For over 15 years, we’ve been delivering bulk candy around the country. As bulk candy retailers and distributors, we’ve got a lot of candy sales data to comb through. Including some we shipped to New York in recent years…

We have seen a lot of surprising favorites and least favorites over the years. That’s why working with unbiased data is so much fun. We looked at 15 years of sales data (2007-2021), looking in particular at the months leading up to Halloween. We sell nationwide (and to Canada) so we broke down our sales by state. We also have relationships with major candy manufacturers and distributors – all of whom contributed and helped us reach our conclusions.

Then we charted the best sellers in every state for Halloween. And we present it to you in the above futuristic interactive map of the most popular Halloween candy. If you’d like to see the nationwide winners, we made a graphic for that too:

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As mentioned above, the National Retail Federation is estimating that shoppers will spend $3.1 billion on Halloween candy.

As you might expect, consumer confidence is way down (-18%) this year, fueled mostly by uncertainty surrounding interest rates and high inflation numbers.

Halloween Candy Quick Facts

172 million Americans celebrate Halloween

30% of all Halloween purchases are made online

Among those who celebrate Halloween, 95% will purchase candy

They will spend about $27.55 on average

Most Halloween shopping is done the first 2 weeks of October.

In Oregon, full-sized candy bars are the norm for trick-or-treaters to receive

Overall Halloween spending is expected to be $10.6B in 2022

Over 50% of parents stash some Halloween candy to enjoy later in the year

Industry research showed in 2015 that online candy sales were increasing by 15 percent. People are realizing they can save time and money – and not risk covid-19 exposure – by skipping the store and purchasing from the comfort of their home. But will you buy the right candy?

Have a look at the candy your state loves. See the link toward the top of the story.

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Published

3 days ago

05/22/2026

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Take time to remember all those who gave all for our freedoms in America. The Bowie News staff wishes you a safe and happy holiday day weekend this Memorial Day. The News office will be closed on Monday for the holiday.

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Texas game wardens say: Leave risk at the ramp this Memorial Day weekend

Published

3 days ago

05/22/2026

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AUSTIN – With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start to summer boating season, Texas Game Wardens are preparing for one of the busiest boating weekends of the year and reminding Texans and visitors alike to put safety first before heading out on the water.

In 2025, Texas recorded 178 reportable boating incidents that resulted in 50 fatalities and 77 serious injuries. Eighty-four percent of those who died in boating incidents were not wearing a life jacket. Texas Game Wardens also made 223 Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) arrests last year.

“Memorial Day weekend is when many families get back on the water for the first time this year,” said Col. Ron VanderRoest, director of Law Enforcement for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. “Before you leave the dock, take a few minutes to make sure your life jackets are on board, your boat is properly equipped and you have designated a sober operator.”

Texas Game Wardens encourage boaters to keep the following in mind before launching:

Wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Children younger than 13 are required to wear one while underway.
Never operate a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The operator must wear the lanyard or have the engine cut-off switch fob on their person when operating a boat equipped with one.
Operate at a safe speed and maintain a proper lookout.
Take a boater education course. It is required for anyone born on or after Sept. 1, 1993.
Check the weather before heading out and be prepared for changing conditions.
Leave a float plan with someone you trust.
Don’t overload your boat.

“Boating should be fun,” said VanderRoest. “A little planning and some common sense help keep it that way.”

Renting a Boat or Personal Watercraft

If you plan to rent a boat or personal watercraft, choose a licensed vessel livery (a business establishment engaged in renting or hiring out vessels for profit).

By law, vessel liveries must provide all required safety equipment, explain how to operate the vessel, review applicable boating laws and have the operator sign a form acknowledging they received this information. They are also required to carry liability insurance.

Before leaving the dock, renters should make sure the vessel has enough life jackets for everyone on board and that they understand basic operating rules, including those specific to personal watercraft.

Personal Watercraft Safety

Personal watercraft, including jet skis, are subject to special laws in Texas. Operators and passengers must always wear a life jacket, the operator must use the engine cut-off switch, and these vessels may not be operated between sunset and sunrise. Operators must also stay at least 50 feet from other vessels, people and the shore unless traveling at headway speed.

“Whether you’re launching your own boat or renting one for the day, take the time to understand the rules and make safety part of your plan,” said VanderRoest. “If you take safety seriously from the start, you’re far less likely to need help later.”

For more information about boating laws, required equipment and boater education courses, visit the TPWD Boater Education Program at tpwd.texas.gov/boatereducation.

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Memorial Day events readied in Nocona

Published

3 days ago

05/22/2026

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Starting at noon on May 25 at The V (VFW) in Nocona there will be a program for the Memorial Day featuring speakers, cannons and a rifle team.
There will be a Memorial Day Celebration Dinner at 5 p.m. on May 25 at the Nocona Senior Citizens Center (Carpenter Shop).
Call for reservations at 940-825-3148. The meal will include barbecue ribs, french fries, beans, cole slaw, dessert and ice team. Adults are $10 and children $5.
Proceeds benefit the senior center and the Meals on Wheels program at Nocona.