Tombstone is putting candy corn on pizza, and it will cost you exactly $1.31. The frozen pizza brand behind "The Official Pizza of Halloween" is selling a limited-edition Candy Corn Pizza kit exclusively online at tombstone.com/candycornpizza, with free overnight shipping included in the price.
The catch? You can only buy it during three online drops at 2 p.m. ET on Oct. 2, Oct. 9, and Oct. 23, and only while supplies last. The first drop already happened Friday, so if you missed it, your next real shot is Friday, Oct. 9 — one week from today.
We checked the official order page live to confirm the fine print: each kit comes with one Tombstone Pepperoni or 5 Cheese pizza, three packets of candy corn, preparation instructions, and a strict limit of one kit per order and per household. Here is everything you need to know before the next drop, including the exact time to show up in your time zone and what to do if it sells out.
Quick Summary: Tombstone Candy Corn Pizza at a Glance
What | $1.31 pizza kit w/ candy corn |
|---|---|
Who | U.S. residents, one per household |
Where | Online only, tombstone.com |
When | Drops Oct 9 and 23, 2 PM ET |
Cost | $1.31, overnight shipping included |
Limit | One kit per order and household |
What Is the Tombstone Candy Corn Pizza Deal?
Tombstone calls it "The Pizza Nobody Asked For™" — and frankly, the brand regrets nothing. The limited-edition kit pairs one of Tombstone's classic frozen pizzas with packets of candy corn that you scatter on top yourself, either as a light sprinkle or a full candy-coated pie. The company markets the mashup as a "deliciously daring trick-or-treat combo."
The price is a deliberate Halloween joke: $1.31, a nod to the spookiest number of the season. That price is not a typo for a full-size frozen pizza, and it includes overnight shipping, which alone usually costs more than the entire kit. Shipping is restricted to the contiguous U.S., so Hawaii and Alaska are out of range for this one.
This is a pure PR stunt in the best sense — Tombstone's own press statement says the idea was "conjured in the spookiest corners of the internet." Quantities per drop were never published, and each drop closes once kits run out.
People confirmed the three-drop schedule and the exclusive tombstone.com/candycornpizza ordering path, so there is no in-store backup: grocery carts will not carry this kit.
What Comes in the $1.31 Candy Corn Pizza Kit?
Each kit includes three items, straight from the official order page. The pizza itself is a full Tombstone pie, not a mini novelty version.
One Tombstone Pepperoni Pizza or one Tombstone 5 Cheese Pizza — your choice at checkout
Three packets of candy corn — enough to top the pizza however you dare
Preparation instructions for building your own "(ahem) masterpiece"
The 5 Cheese version blends five cheeses on Tombstone's signature crust, while the Pepperoni version adds zesty tomato sauce, mozzarella, and classic pepperoni under your candy layer. Tombstone's pitch: add a few pieces to a slice or two, or cover the whole pie. Your call.
Biggest pitfall: the form asks "Are you sharing your pizza with anyone else in your home?" — but the hard limit is still one kit per household across the entire promotion, not per drop day. Ordering twice from the same address risks cancellation.
How to Order the Candy Corn Pizza Step by Step
The claim flow is simple, but the timing window is brutal — previous brand drops like this have sold out in well under an hour. Here is the exact sequence we would run:
Be on tombstone.com/candycornpizza before 2 p.m. ET on Oct. 9 or Oct. 23
Refresh right at the drop time — the order form replaces the "sold out" state
Fill in first name, last name, email, and ZIP code (all required fields)
Answer the optional sharing question and pick your flavor: Pepperoni or 5 Cheese
Submit and watch for the confirmation — the $1.31 total includes overnight shipping
Wait for delivery, then bake, top with candy corn, and serve immediately
Because shipping is overnight, kits ordered at the Oct. 9 drop should land well before Halloween weekend — and the Oct. 23 drop is the literal last-minute option, arriving around Oct. 24 if all goes to plan.
Drop Times Converted for Every U.S. Time Zone
Both remaining drops fire at 2 p.m. Eastern. Set your alarm for your own zone:
Time zone | Drop time |
|---|---|
Daylight Time (ET) | 2:00 PM |
Central Time (CT) | 1:00 PM |
Mountain Time (MT) | 12:00 PM |
Pacific Time (PT) | 11:00 AM |
That makes Friday, Oct. 9 drop number two — 6 days from today — and Friday, Oct. 23 the final round, roughly two weeks after that. If the Oct. 9 drop sells out in minutes, do not panic: you have one more guaranteed chance on Oct. 23.
What If the Drop Sells Out? The DIY Plan B
Missed all three drops or live outside the contiguous U.S.? The official kit is not the only path to candy corn pizza. The DIY version costs more but takes about five minutes to assemble from any grocery store.
A standard Tombstone frozen pizza typically rings up in the $3 to $5 range at major grocers, and a bag of Brach's candy corn runs about $3. That puts the DIY combo at roughly $6 to $8 — versus the official kit's $1.31 all-in. The kit is roughly 80% cheaper than the DIY route, which is exactly why these drops will not linger.
If you are only in this for the party photo, the DIY version is honestly the smarter move: you control the candy-to-cheese ratio, and you can split the pizza so only half your guests suffer.
Who Is Eligible for the Tombstone Drop?
Anyone in the contiguous United States can order, with two hard limits. First, the one kit per order and per household cap means a family cannot stack multiple orders through different tabs. Second, the order form requires a U.S. ZIP code and ships only within the lower 48 states.
There is no age gate or membership program — no app, no rewards account, no coupon code. The only barrier is inventory and the 2 p.m. ET drop clock. Tombstone has not published a total quantity for the promotion, so treat every drop as potentially final.
Important Fine Print to Know Before You Order
We read the official page's terms so you do not have to. The key restrictions, verified live:
$1.31 per kit with overnight shipping included — no separate shipping fee at checkout
Contiguous U.S. shipping only — AK, HI, and all territories are excluded
Limited quantities, while supplies last — no rain checks, no restock promise after Oct. 23
One kit per order and per household across the whole promotion
The kit is online-exclusive; it will never appear in grocery freezers
Note that this is a purchase, not a freebie — you are paying $1.31. But a full frozen pizza plus three candy packets delivered overnight for under a dollar-fifty puts this firmly in "too cheap to skip" territory, and it is why we are tracking it as one of October's best cheap-eats plays alongside the Taco Bell $1 Crunchwrap Supreme deal.
The Brand History Behind "The Official Pizza of Halloween"
Tombstone was founded in 1962 in Medford, Wisconsin, and takes its name from the Tombstone Tap, the tavern where the pizza was first created — literally across the street from a cemetery. The spooky branding was baked in from day one.
Kraft Foods acquired the brand in 1986. In 2010, Kraft then sold Tombstone to Nestlé along with its other pizza brands, including DiGiorno.
Nestlé's marketing team has since leaned hard into the Halloween identity, and this year's candy corn stunt is the logical endpoint of a brand that has spent six decades flirting with the macabre.
For more context on the campaign quotes and social media reaction, the New York Post's coverage rounds up the best of both.
How This Compares to Other Halloween Food Stunts
Tombstone is not the only brand doing weird-for-October this year. If you are building a Halloween party menu, here is the same-season competition:
Brand | Stunt | Price |
|---|---|---|
Tombstone | Candy corn pizza kit | $1.31 |
Hidden Valley | Black Spooky Ranch drizzle | Varies |
Shock Top | Candy Corn Wheat beer | Bar price |
Crazy Pizza NYC | Heidi Klum Butterfinger pizza | Menu price |
The Dexerto breakdown of the drop notes that Shock Top teamed with Spirit Halloween for its candy corn beer, while Hidden Valley specifically recommends drizzling its black ranch over pizza — a natural pairing partner for the Tombstone kit if you want maximum chaos on one slice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get the Tombstone Candy Corn Pizza kit?
Go to tombstone.com/candycornpizza right at 2 p.m. ET on Oct. 9 or Oct. 23 and complete the short order form — name, email, ZIP code, and flavor choice. The $1.31 price includes overnight shipping, and the form is only live while supplies last. There is no app, no code, and no membership required.
What time is the candy corn pizza drop in my time zone?
Every drop opens at 2 p.m. Eastern. That is 1 p.m. Central, noon Mountain, and 11 a.m. Pacific. The order window stays open until kits sell out, and each of the two remaining drops (Oct. 9 and Oct. 23) has its own supply. Based on how fast similar brand drops move, treat the first 15 minutes as the real contest.
Is the candy corn pizza really only $1.31?
Yes — $1.31 total, shipping included. The price is a Halloween-themed gimmick (1-31, like October 31), and the official page confirms it covers the kit and overnight delivery to the contiguous U.S. A comparable store-bought frozen pizza alone typically costs two to four times as much, before you even add candy.
Can I buy more than one Candy Corn Pizza kit?
No. The official terms cap it at one kit per order and one per household for the entire promotion, across all three drops. If you want to feed a crowd, combine the kit with a DIY spread — a regular Tombstone pizza plus a bag of Brach's gets you the same effect for a few dollars more.
Is the Tombstone candy corn pizza available in stores?
Never. The kit is exclusive to tombstone.com/candycornpizza and will not be sold in grocery stores, per People's report on the launch. Regular Tombstone pizzas remain in freezers nationwide, but the candy corn kit is an online-only, three-drop affair that ends Oct. 23.
What is actually in the Candy Corn Pizza kit?
Each kit contains one Tombstone Pepperoni or 5 Cheese frozen pizza, three packets of candy corn, and printed preparation instructions. You bake the pizza first, then add candy corn to taste — a few kernels per slice or a full topping. It ships overnight, so plan to eat it within days of arrival.
Similar Deals Worth Checking Out
If spooky-season food is your thing, we are tracking the full October calendar: the Target free Halloween party punch kit is a genuinely free pickup, and Burger King ran a full week of free food deals earlier this fall.
For pizza-specific savings, our guides to Papa Johns free food and BOGO pizza and the Pizza Hut $10 large 3-topping deal cover the mainstream chains.
And if you want a freebie to cleanse your palate after candy corn pizza, the Apothecary Tea free samples offer ships three blends at no cost.
About Tombstone
Tombstone is one of America's oldest frozen pizza brands, born in a Wisconsin tavern in 1962 and named after the cemetery across the street. The brand built its reputation on budget-friendly pepperoni and cheese pies for home ovens, and its "What Do You Want on Your Tombstone?" slogan became one of pizza advertising's most memorable lines.
Now owned by Nestlé, Tombstone embraces its ghoul-ish image every October under "The Official Pizza of Halloween" banner. The Candy Corn Pizza kit is its boldest seasonal stunt yet — a $1.31 dare that turns a freezer-aisle staple into a Halloween party conversation piece.
