Get Out: Blobfest, Bike Rodeo, Breakfast with the Queen

This weekend’s events are sponsored by the letter “B.”

It’s Blobfest weekend, you can check out a bike rodeo put on by Phoenixville Police and you can eat breakfast with Dogwood Queen Courtney Wieland.

OK, so there are a few Cs thrown in for good measure, too. The Chesco Pops will perform at Valley Forge Christian College, and if you’re hoping to do something to help out , consider the Cover Charge for Gabby event.

Where/When: Sun., July 10, 10 a.m.

Why Go: Come enjoy a breakfast with Dogwood Queen Courtney Wieland. The Phoenixville Jaycees are hosting this event, and all proceeds go to benefit the family of Gabby Vogel, a local youngster who’s battling brain cancer.

Cost: $20 for adults, $10 for children under 12; cost includes breakfast buffet, drink and tip

Blobfest 12

Where/When: , Fri., July 8 – Sun., July 10

Why Go: In its 12th year, this fab festival celebrates the B-movie classic filmed right here in Phoenixville. Highlights Friday include The Run Out, which takes place at 9 p.m., and the Blob Ball at P.J. Ryan’s. On Saturday, stop downtown for the street fair, and on Sunday, hit up the theater at 2 p.m. for a screening of “The Blob.”

Cost: All events on the street are free; there is a cost for movies.

Bike Rodeo in Phoenixville

Where/When: Bethel Baptist Church, 412 Fairview St.; Sat., July 9, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Why Go: Teach your tots about bike safety and let them run amok in the bicycle obstacle course in this event set up by the Phoenixville Police Department. Kids can check out a police car, fire truck and ambulance, too. Check out the sign up sheet on the borough website. 

Cost: Free

Where/When: , Sun., July 10, 3 p.m.

Why Go: teamed up with Valley Forge Christian College to present the Chesco Pops’ “From Sea to Shining Sea: America’s Musical Bounty.” Pianist Terry Klinefelter will perform Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” You can get tickets at the door.

Cost: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $5 for students, free for kids 12 and under

Where/When: Frank’s Sports Bar and Grill, 1145 Valley Forge Rd.; Sat., July 9, 9 p.m.

Why Go: The band Funk Church is performing and the $5 cover charge will be donated to the Get Well Gabby fund. Come relax and have some fun for a good cause.

Cost: $5