Colonial Theatre gears up to host a jam-packed weekend full of ghoulishly gooey fun for its 26th Annual Blobfest. This year’s Blobfest theme is “Camp Blobfest,” promising an outrageously over the-top festival experience filled with nostalgia, thrills, and larger-than-life fun.
From July 11 to July 13, the three-day festival pays homage to the theatre’s starring role in the 1958 classic Steve McQueen film, The Blob. Phoenixville’s favorite movie monster oozed into town more than 60 years ago after the Colonial Theater was featured in the famous 1958 film during a scene where a large crowd runs out of the theatre to escape the renowned blob. Since then, the Colonial has celebrated the film and all things sci-fi horror for a quarter century.
Fan-favorite events returning to Blobfest this year include an electrifying stage show and iconic Run-Out, where attendees can relive the legendary escape scene from The Blob. Due to high demand, an additional Run-Out has been added to the event lineup. Tickets start at $40, offering fans a chance to be part of the action and excitement. Other beloved annual events include the high-energy 1950s rock ‘n’ roll Blob Ball, the lively Saturday Street Fair, Shorty’s Short Film Contest, and the Blobfest 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon with tickets for the race starting at $35. Attendees can also take part in the Facade Decorating Contest and Costume Contest, showing off their best Blob-inspired looks and creative storefront displays. Screenings of The Blob and other horror classics will show throughout the three day festival, including the Spanish-language version of The Blob, La Masa Devoradora, Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn, and Gremlins 2: The New Batch.
Tickets for Camp Blobfest events can be purchased online or in person at the Colonial Theatre box office.
The Colonial Theatre is at 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA .