Blobfest is typically held the weekend after July 4, and to honor that tradition the festival will use the same three-day weekend schedule on the weekend of July 9-11. Because the Borough of Phoenixville is abstaining from any public festivals until Oct. 1, Blobfest will for the second year in a row be celebrated virtually, said Colonial Theatre Marketing Manager Bob Trate.
The theme for Blobfest 2021 is the House of Harris, in honor of the producer of the iconic film, “The Blob,” Jack H. Harris. Blobfest 2021: House of Harris will feature the following Harris-produced films: The Blob (1958), Dinosaurus! (1960), Equinox (1970), and 4D Man (1959).
The festival will also feature the Vincent Price horror classic, The Last Man on Earth (1964). The Blob will screen on all three days of the virtual presentation.
Blobfest will continue the tradition of the iconic Run-Out from the film. Once again we will ask fans to submit their home run-out videos for us to compile into a virtual presentation for all to see.
Another tradition that we continue is the Miss Blobfest pageant. Starting May 3, any fan is able to submit a video into the competition for why they would make the ideal Miss Blobfest for 2021.
The third and final tradition for Blobfest is the “Shortys.” This is our short film competition named after the Blob’s director Irvin “Shorty” Yeaworth Jr. There are four categories for the competition: Under 18, Over 18, Animated, and Fan Favorite.
In the weeks leading up to Blobfest 2021: House of Harris, we will be announcing additional competitions, guests, and additions to the programming that will be hosted by our own Dash Daring, portrayed by Chuck Francisco.
Official Blobfest 2021: House of Harris swag will also be revealed in the form of a commemorative T-shirt by Donald David, a poster by Quiltface Studios, and new unique tchotchkes.
Find detailed Blobfest information here.
Tickets go on sale May 28.
Instructions for entry to Blobfest weekend will be delivered in a confirmation email. Blobfest will be broadcast directly from The Colonial’s website.
All-access VIP tickets are $100. This means, “Just like Mrs. Porter trying to dust around the fingerprints, you’re always there to help when we need you!” said Trate.
VIP ticket grants an all-access pass to three days of movie screenings, entertainment, and viewer chat, as well as a special VIP-only Producer’s T-shirt, the 2021 Blobfest poster, a Blobfest enamel pin, free popcorn, and soda Friday and Saturday if you are close by, and your name in the on-screen credits acknowledgment as a Blobfest Producer during Blobfest weekend!
“All this — plus your undying love of The Blob!” Trate added. He noted that VIP tickets purchased after June 25 with receive onscreen credits acknowledgment at the theatre starting after Blobfest through July 31, 2021.
Household Weekend Access is $25 and gets an all-access pass to three days of movie screenings, entertainment, and viewer chat.
Tickets are non-refundable and there are no exchanges, Trate said.
All content will be viewable from 7 p.m. on July 9 through 11:30 p.m. on July 11.
View the full schedule of Blobfest 2021: House of Harris events here.
Located in the heart of downtown Phoenixville, the iconic, non-profit Colonial Theatre boasts three venues; the original, circa 1902 theatre with 650 seats and two state-of-the-art theatres in the adjacent 1925 Bank of Phoenixville building. Programming includes first-run, independent, and classic films, young audience shows, concerts, and community events. For upcoming shows and times visit www.thecolonialtheatre.com
