PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Horror fans, movie lovers, and families alike will once again descend on downtown Phoenixville this weekend as Blobfest returns to The Colonial Theatre for three days of classic sci-fi fun, quirky traditions, and new carnival-inspired experiences celebrating the iconic 1958 film The Blob.
Now in its 27th year, the festival has grown into one of Chester County’s signature summer events, drawing thousands of visitors from across the country to the very theater made famous by the classic Steve McQueen film. This year’s “Cirque Du Blobfest” theme adds a playful circus atmosphere with new performances, themed screenings, and interactive events alongside longtime festival favorites.
Among this year’s biggest additions is an enhanced Friday night opening celebration, where a Ringmaster and troupe of carnival musicians will lead attendees into the legendary Run Out before the festival’s first-ever Rocky Horror Picture Show-style interactive screening of The Blob…