Enjoy 2 days of flippin’ sweet fun with Napoleon Dynamite Festival in Idaho
Preston, Idaho (ABC4) — As “Napoleon Dynamite” turns 20 this year, it can be a great time to rewatch the movie and celebrate its anniversary. If you’re looking for a fun way to do just that, an upcoming Idaho festival has everything you need.
The two-day event will run from July 26-27, capturing the nostalgia of the film with a costume contest, moon boots dance masterclass, tater tot eating competition, and tether ball tournament. There will also be a chance to relive classic scenes from the movie with a guided bus tour of filming locations. After you’re done with all the activities for the day, don’t forget to capture your memories with a llama photo op.
Make all your wildest dreams come true, meet Napoleon Dynamite stars at FanX
In addition, fans can develop “great skills” by learning to make their own lip balm, creating boondoggles, and showing off their talents in a liger drawing contest.
According to the Napoleon Fest website, the event will be taking place at “various rad places” in Preston, Idaho. To learn more about the activities you want to attend and find ticket information, visit NapoleonFest.com.
Some activites are free, such as the tot-eating contest and Preston High School tour, while others range from $5 – $20.
“Napoleon Dynamite”, released in 2004, has climbed into cult classic status. The film, made on an estimated budget of $400,000, grossed $44,940,956 in the U.S and Canada.
Want more “Napoleon Dynamite” in your life? John Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) and Efren Ramirez (Pedro Sánchez) will be guests at FanX this September.
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