Once again, BlobFest has been nominated for two Rondo Awards in the categories of Best Convention and Best Fan Event for the Friday Night Runout Re-enactment!

Additionally, long time BlobFest guests, the ghoulish gents from Ghoul-A-Go-Go, are nominated for “Favorite Horror Host.”

Named after 1930s and 40s horror movie actor Rondo Hatton, the Rondos are a fan-voted award honoring “significant achievement in the genre during the year.” Think of them as the classic horror film equivalent of the People’s Choice Awards.

BlobFest has been nominated in these two categories in the past but let’s make this the year that they win!

You can get a ballot to vote by email for the Rondos by visiting their website here.

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Mark July 13th to the 15th on your calendars, as that is the weekend that the Colonial Theater will be throwing this year’s BlobFest!

The Colonial has only just announced the dates this evening at their Facebook page, so there are no more concrete details. But judging by what has gone down at past BlobFests, you know that there will be plenty of fun to be had.

Keep checking back with us for more information either here or on our Facebook page.

BlobFest is just 12 hours away! If you can’t make it, don’t worry – we’ll have plenty of pictures and coverage of all the fun as the weekend progresses. If you are heading out, just be advisedof the weekend’s weather and plan accordingly. (Below image taken from Weather.com. Click to enlarge) All though there is a chance of rain tonight, veteran BlobFest attendees will tell you that a little precipitation has never slowed the Blob down!

It’s T-minus four days until BlobFest so we just want to remind you that following Friday night’s running out reenactment, the Rivers will be hosting the Fourth Annual Blob Ball at Underground at PJ Ryan’s Pub. hether you’re a swing dancer, a jitterbug or just a fan of good old fashion rock and roll, you’ll want to stop by a give the Rivers a listen. They’ve become a BlobFest tradition i themselves.

If you are unsure, check out the fun that was had at last year’s BlobBall!

You can get your tickets here.

BlobFest is just a few weeks and the Colonial has announced the schedule for all the weekend’s events.

Friday, July 8

7:30 PM – The Friday Night Stage Show And Run Out
Hosted by Dr. Frank N. Stone & the gang from Ghoul-A-Go-Go
Music by City Rhythm Orchestra
Special Guests: Wes Shank and the original Blob, Mr. Lobo and Patient Creatures
Doors open at 7:00 PM

9:00 PM – The Run Out!

Saturday, July 9

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Street Fair
Hosted by Hotrod Scott and Professor Ouch of The Roots Rockabilly Roadhouse on WPRB 103.3 FM
Music by the Buzzards
Special Guests – The Violators Motor Club and storytelling by The Patient Creatures
All events on the street are free.

11:30 – Double Feature: The Blob & Invaders From Mars (Tickets $10 adults/ $8 seniors/ $6 members & kids)

Noon – Street Fair: Fire Extinguisher Parade

1:00 – Street Fair Costume Contest

3:30 – Double Feature: The Blob & Invaders From Mars (Tickets $10 adults/ $8 seniors/ $6 members & kids)

8:00 PM – Double Feature: The Blob & It Conquered The World (Tickets $10 adults/ $8 seniors/ $6 members & kids) Doors open at 7:30

Sunday, July 10

2:00 PM – Screening: The Blob (Tickets $8 adults/ $6 seniors/ $5 members & kids)

We’re just over three months away from this year’s BlobFest (July 8-10. You’ve marked your calendar, yes?)  and the Colonial Theatre has announced the first couple of the weekend’s guests through their Facebook page.

Of course, it just wouldn’t be Blob Fest without the return of the gangs from Ghoul-A-Go-Go and Patient Creatures. But the Colonial has announced to names new to the BlobFest festivities.

The first is rockabilly band, The Buzzards. Coming to you from Long Island, the band will be playing Saturday during the Street Fair in front of the theater. I’ve some friends who are rockabilly fans and I’ve heard nothing but good things about these guys, so I have to say that I’m stoked for this.

And if the music gets you in the 50s rocker mood, you can get yourself a nice retro haircut from John Scioli, owner of John’s Old School New Skool Barber Shop! John will be on hand to give you that buzz cut or sculpt your hair into the pompadour that you’ve always secretly wanted.

More details as they are announced!

Every year,BlobFest attracts its fair share of interest from the media. Here is a roundup of what the press was saying about this year’s

Thursday, June 30

Fear Net – The Blob Returns

Saturday, July 2

Allentown Morning Call – BlobFest strikes again in Phoenixville

Tuesday, July 6

Montgomery Newspapers – The Blob set to invade Phoenixville again!

Friday, June 9

WPVI, Channel 6 Philadelphia -

Sunday, June 11

Pottstown Mercury – Mother Nature puts damper on BlobFest

WCAU, Channel 7 Philadelphia – Run, Don’t Walk To BlobFest