Best Fog Machines for Halloween

It’s time for everyone’s favorite holiday: Halloween! We want to ensure your ghoulish party remains lodged in the memory banks of your partygoers for years to come, so we compiled a list of machines for Halloween’s number one must-have effect: fog. You can have a vampiric punch bowl, carved pumpkins, apple bobbing, and dangling creepy crawlies, but adding a fog machine to your festivities will take the event up a notch! Whether you want to cultivate a mad scientist’s lair, transport guests to a haunted forest, or set the stage for the appearance of the Headless Horseman, a fog machine will set the perfect mood. They also make for wicked-cool photographs at the event. Not to mention, you can repurpose them for other events, concerts, or parties down the road — Sugar Plum Fairy ice pageant, anyone? To assist you in finding the best fog machine for your purposes, we offer three different categories: top-of-the-line, mid-budget, and budget-friendly units. Now, hit play on “Monster Mash,” and dive into the best fog machines for Halloween!

Note: At Sweetwater, we know there’s no such thing as “best” when it comes to music gear. Every player and artist has unique tastes, which is what makes selecting gear so fun! The items on this list feature some of our favorite products from top manufacturers to help you start your buying journey! Explore these recommendations and dive into Sweetwater’s massive collection of gear on our online store. For personalized picks and expert advice, please contact our knowledgeable Sweetwater Sales Engineers at (800) 222-4700!

Best Top-of-the-line Fog MachinesBest Mid-budget Fog MachinesBest Budget-friendly Fog Machines

Best Top-of-the-line Fog Machines

If you’re looking for a fog machine to turn your event space into the next blockbuster monster movie, then you can put the nail in the coffin with offerings from ADJ and Chauvet DJ, such as the ADJ Entour Ice high-output low-lying fog effect, the Chauvet DJ Cumulus professional low-lying fog machine, or the Chauvet DJ Nimbus dry ice fog machine.

Among these foggers, you can choose a machine that operates via dry ice or ultrasonic agitation technology for an encompassing low-lying effect. From the Cumulus’s 10,000-cubic-feet-per-minute output to variable output speeds on the other two, these foggers deliver a dense, high-quality fog effect. These machines make it easy to integrate pro-quality atmospheric effects within your existing DMX lighting setup so you can be the king of the pumpkin patch. These machines have built-in casters or optional carts that make transportation a breeze, too. A top-of-the-line fog machine is the perfect choice for large venues, big event spaces, or pro-level theatrical productions!  

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Best Mid-budget Fog Machines

An extremely well-outfitted fog machine doesn’t have to make your hair stand on end when you see the price tag. This collection of the best mid-budget fog machines can get you the best of both worlds: budget-conscious and feature-rich results. You can easily cast a spell over your guests with the Chauvet DJ Hurricane 1600 fog machine, the ADJ Fog Fury Jett RGBA illuminated vertical fog machine, and the Chauvet DJ Hurricane Haze 1DX haze machine.

These machines can integrate with DMX rigs, making them perfect companions for any existing lighting fixtures you have. With powerful output and large tank capacities, they can easily fill a medium-sized venue, haunted forest trailhead, or spooky house party. The ADJ Fog Fury Jett even adds RGBA LEDs for a secondary layer of lighting that will truly transform the fog into a transcendental environment.

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Best Budget-friendly Fog Machines

For those on a budget, fear not! Sweetwater has plenty of great fog machines that won’t turn your savings fund into a ghost of its former self. Check out these frighteningly good deals for spooky Halloween shenanigans on a budget. For this category, we chose the ADJ VF1300 1,100-watt compact fog machine, the Chauvet DJ Hurricane 1200 fog machine, and the Chauvet DJ Hurricane 700 fog machine.

Each unit is excellent for users working on a tight budget or simply wanting a compact, no-frills fog machine. These work wonderfully for small parties and even medium-sized venues. The ADJ VF1300 provides the greatest fog output at 12,000 cubic feet per minute, and the Chauvet DJ Hurricane 700 puts out the least at 1,500 cubic feet per minute. You’ll find these machines easy to operate, easy to store, and easy to enjoy!

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Double, Double, Toil & Trouble; Fire, Burn . . . & Fog Machine, Bubble!

Fog machines are incredibly fun to play around with and always steal the show at Halloween shindigs. If this is your first time using one, then you’ll surely have a blast — plus, you’ll be the coolest Halloween party on the block. If you want to step it up a notch, then check Sweetwater for even more party and event essentials, like lighting fixtures or scented fog fluid! And check out Sweetwater’s Halloween Party playlist below to set the vibe alongside your new fog machine. Lastly, don’t hesitate to call a Sweetwater Sales Engineer at (800) 222-4700 if you need more info about fog machines or want to know which one is best for you.

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