The Blob Is Back – Blobfest 2025 Invades Phoenixville!

Nerdthusiast Blog by Hoagie

Get ready to run screaming—on purpose! Blobfest 2025 is oozing back into Phoenixville, PA from July 11–13, and this year’s theme, Camp Blobfest, promises another wild weekend of retro horror fun, weird science, and community celebration. And yes, your Nerdthusiast correspondent Hoagie will be there in full B-movie cosplay to document every slime-splattered moment!

🎬 A Slimy Slice of Movie History

Phoenixville holds a special place in horror cinema. Its Colonial Theatre was the backdrop of the iconic scene in 1958’s The Blob, where terrified patrons flee from the creeping red mass, starring a young Steve McQueen—a moment now immortalized with a plaque inside the theatre

Blobfest began in 2000 as a spirited reenactment of that scene and has grown into a full weekend festival. Now in its 26th year, it's an immersive celebration of cult cinema, retro vibes, and community spirit

🎉 What to Expect at Blobfest 2025

This year’s Camp Blobfest transforms Phoenixville into B-movie camp central. Here’s the lowdown:

Friday Night Run-Out (July 11)
A stage show with horror hostess Aurora Gorealis, the classic run-out reenactment, then the Blob Ball: a ‘50s sock-hop with live music and themed cocktails.
Saturday Street Fair (July 12)
Free festival featuring over 70 vendors, DJs, live bands, a “Fire Extinguisher Parade,” a sci‑fi/horror costume contest at 1 p.m., and another screening of The Blob with a second run-out.
Sunday Blobfest Race Series (July 13)
Escape the Blob with a 5K, 10K, or Half‑Marathon, plus a Kids Fun Run. Wrap it all up at “Camp‑O‑Rama” with riffing by MST3K alum Matt McGinnis and a tongue-in-cheek “Blobfest wedding.”

🍿 Movie Madness

Screenings include:

The Blob (1958), and Spanish-dub La Masa Devoradora
Evil Dead 2 (35 mm)
Flash Gordon (1980)
Gremlins 2, Harry and the Hendersons, Addams Family Values
A Grease sing-along kickoff the night before

🎟️ Tickets & Event Details

Location:
The Colonial Theatre
227 Bridge Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460 Buy Tickets & View Full Schedule:

VIP Packages:

Front-row seats, stage-show access, and included film screenings—all available online axs.com+12thecolonialtheatre.com+12visitpa.com+12.

🔍 SEO Q&A Section

Q: What is Blobfest and where is it held?
A: Blobfest is an annual 3‑day horror/cult‑film festival celebrating 1958’s The Blob. It’s held at the Colonial Theatre in downtown Phoenixville, PA each July.

Q: When is Blobfest 2025?
A: Blobfest 2025 runs July 11–13, 2025. Festivities begin Friday night and wrap up Sunday afternoon.

Q: How do I buy tickets for Blobfest?
A: Visit thecolonialtheatre.com/blobfest to purchase standard and VIP tickets. Sign up early; run‑out and VIP packages sell out fast.

Q: Is the Blobfest Street Fair free?
A: Yes! The Saturday street fair and Family Fun Zone are completely free to attend.

Q: Can I participate in the Blob run-out?
A: Yes, but only ticket holders are allowed inside the theatre to sprint the run-out. Spectators can still watch and cheer from the street.

Q: Are kids welcome at Blobfest?
A: Definitely! The event includes a Saturday Family Zone and Sunday Kids Fun Run. Parade and movie screenings are family-friendly, though run-outs may startle little ones.

🧪 Why It’s Worth Your Time

Phoenixville during Blobfest is pure cult-movie heaven. Dive into slime-themed merch, snap spooky photos, and feel like part of cinema history. Plus, I’ll be there—so if you see a guy in a trench coat with a foam fire‑extinguisher, that’s probably Hoagie from Nerdthusiast. Come say hi!

👋 Final Thoughts

Blobfest isn’t just a movie tribute—it’s a weekend of nostalgia, community, and magic. Whether you’re a horror aficionado, horror host fangirl, comic‑book geek, or just in it for the fun, Phoenixville in July is the place to be.

Book your tickets now, pack your 50s costume (or foam extinguisher), charge your phone, and get ready for a festival worth running for.

See you in the streets—ready to outrun the Blob!

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