Fried clam chowder? Pot roast sundaes? Doughnut ice cream cones? I owe the Topsfield Fair an apology. The food is awesome.

Big-box retailers are leaning into the trend. Home Depot, which has earned high status for its oversized Halloween offerings, continues to lead the market with animatronics that sell out quickly.

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