This weekend, Phoenixville celebrates the 11th annual BlobFest. No matter the reviews of this 1958 sci-fi classic, a stop to downtown Phoenixville this weekend is a must. This kitschy, family-friendly event draws crows by the thousands. What are they coming to see? An entire weekend of entertainment, from the wacky to the weird.
The Colonial Theatre opens at 7pm on Friday, promising to entertain onlookers, announcing that they’ll deliver the “real” Blob. (Enter at your own risk!) The “Running Out” reenactment is scheduled for 9pm. Lace up your Converse shoes and get ready to run. (Purchase tickets from The Colonial Theatre: www.thecolonialtheatre.com)
The shenanigans continue across the street at BlobBall (held at Club 212) for a grand celebration of the 1950s and 60s. Aptly named food and drink selections will be served. Among them: Elvis Presley Fries, La Bamba Hot Wings, Buddy Holly Mini Burgers, and drinks like: 1957 Chevy and Pink Cadillac. Show your Blob spirit by dressing up. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed circa 1950, best celebrity costume, best scary movie costume and best dancers. But rest up after your night of partying, because the fun’s not over yet. (Tickets for BlobBall can be purchased at Steel City Coffee House: www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com).
Saturday head back to Phoenixville’s downtown for a day-long Street Fair beginning at 11am. You won’t want to miss the Fire Extinguisher Parade at noon (a nod to the singular piece of equipment that saved the world from The Blob’s terror). Live music, costume contests, Blob trivia, classic cars, food vendors and other merchants will be part of Saturday’s festivities, ending at 5pm. If you haven’t had the pleasure of viewing this cult-classic, now’s your chance. The Colonial Theatre will have multiple showings throughout the day on Saturday. Sunday rounds out BlobFest weekend with discussions and Shorty Film Contest winner screenings.
Join the madness and head to downtown Phoenixville for a weekend full of fun for the whole family. To find out more about BlobFest, visit The Colonial Theatre at www.thecolonialtheatre.com.
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