Daily News | Blobfest returns to its ‘normal’ self and a Chester County town rejoices
— filmed in Phoenixville’s historic gem of a theater and nearby locales — has once again taken over this revitalized river town with festivities, including Blob 5K and 10K street races and a double feature ofAnd while fans of the campy classic never did allow a pandemic to bring down the curtain on their fun — virtual events were held the last two years — on Saturday festivalgoers, residents, and business owners said the return of a celebration dedicated toseemed to hold a little more meaning.
In the cult hit — starring Steve McQueen in his first leading role, as teenage hero Steve Andrews, and Aneta Corsaut, as his lovers’ lane sweetheart — the fictional townsfolk eventually rallied to drive away a blob of unknown origin, just not before it killed the town doctor and oozed through a midnight showing at the Colonial, by far its most iconic scene.
“We’re affectionately known as ‘The home of the Blob,’” Carlson said. “We started this Blobfest years ago and it’s just grown and grown, and it’s a real claim to fame.”At Root Down Brewery, one of the many trendy brew pubs and restaurants that have made Phoenixville a dining destination, there was “Blob Beer” . Bridge Street Chocolates offered “Blob Chocolates” . Your Mama’s Place breakfast spot served stacks of Blob Cakes and a What About the Blob Pizza .
The Gavetti family from Collegeville were in Blob heaven. Michael Gavetti, a psychologist at Norristown State Hospital, brings daughter Lena, 15, and son Viktor, 13, to Blobfest every year to catch the double features and to do their Christmas shopping. Yes, Christmas shopping. The kids are as hooked as he is.
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