Just over half a century ago,
'The Blob'
made its debut on the big screen.
Have you seen the movie?
(Shhhh....I have not.)
This old-time horror movie
was designed for the drive-in set
and starred the as-of-then unknown
Steve McQueen.
Since celebrating the movie this year
with the people of
with the people of
the classic Pennsylvania town of Phoenixville,
I think it is time I finally watched it.
I think it is time I finally watched it.
Beginning in the year 2000,
the residents of Phoenixville
have been reenacting a scene from the movie annually.
Movie-goers fill the Colonial Theater -
the recently renovated original theater in the film -
and all run screaming from the theater!
The following day
the Blobfest continues in the form of a street fair.
The streets are lined with classic cars,
vendors of all types of horror memorabilia,
Blob souvenirs,
costumed characters,
and musical entertainment.
What I loved about Blobfest,
is that the event is not like big, massive city festival.
Instead, it is true, small town America at its best!
I love the quaintness of Phoenixville,
and this festival fits in perfectly with the essence of the town.
