Blairstown Diner Throws Spooky Bash for Friday the 13th Fans
Hey horror fans, gather around—because today’s a special one. It's Friday the 13th , and if you're even remotely into classic slasher flicks, you already know what that means. But here's the twist: it's not just about streaming the franchise at home or reminiscing about Jason Voorhees stalking summer camp counselors. No, today we're talking about the real-life Blairstown Diner in New Jersey—the iconic filming location from the original 1980 "Friday the 13th" movie—which is turning this eerie date into an all-out celebration.
This North Jersey landmark is throwing a full-on event to honor both the film and its cultural legacy. And they’re doing it big. Starting at 10 a.m. and going until the last fan is served, the Blairstown Diner is hosting “Jason’s Birthday Party”—yes, cake and all—for fans of the franchise. Even though the diner opens as early as 6 a.m., the festivities truly begin mid-morning and stretch into the night.
You can expect more than just pancakes and creepy vibes. The celebration includes meet-and-greets with actors who played victims in the series, autograph signings, a vendor fair, live music, themed decorations, and, of course, a birthday cake fit for Jason himself. It's not just an event—it’s a nostalgic homage to horror history right in the place where it all started.
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This all goes down 45 years after the first film slashed its way into theaters. For those who don’t know, the movie follows a group of counselors at a summer camp as they're hunted one by one by a mysterious killer. Scenes were shot in and around Warren County, including the diner, Blairstown’s Main Street, and the now-legendary Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco—fictionally known as Camp Crystal Lake.
What’s wild is how this little diner has become a pilgrimage site for horror fans. Every time a Friday the 13th pops up on the calendar, Blairstown transforms into a mecca of all things macabre. Some fans even hold themed weddings in town—yes, Jason-style weddings . It’s safe to say this isn’t just a movie to them; it’s a way of life.
And if you’re already planning for your next visit—heads up. This is the only Friday the 13th we’ll get in 2025. But don’t worry, 2026 will make up for it with three spooky Fridays: in February, March, and November.
So whether you’re a horror buff, a curious tourist, or someone just looking for an unusual way to spend the day—Blairstown’s got your plans locked down. Grab a coffee, get your photo with a fake machete, and soak in the eerie charm of a town that’s embraced its creepy claim to fame with open, bloodied arms.
Happy Friday the 13th—stay spooky!
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