Spooky vendor’s market celebrates Halloween [Video]

A special vendor’s market in Waterloo is inviting everyone to embrace the spirit and celebrate Halloween.

Authors, antique dealers and crafters gathered at Federation Hall on University Avenue on Saturday for the Horror and Halloween Market.

“We’ve got around 50 vendors for everything from mediums to horror authors to oddities and sweet treats,” organizer Michelle McLachlin explained.

The two-day market included spooky surprises and some tame options for the easily frightened. The weekend also featured raffle prizes and a costume contest.

“Halloween is the best time of year,” McLachlin said. “You get to dress up, play pretend – nobody looks at you weird. I feel like sometimes Halloween is where people can feel a little bit more true to themselves,” she explained.

Among the vendors were Halloween enthusiasts Kurt and Jessica McGurt.

“We’re vendors of vintage Halloween and oddities,” Kurt said. “This was a new market that we saw, so …