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Star Wars Fest: In a field not far, far away

Benefit event brings out host of Darth Vaders, Yodas, Mandalorians, Reys and Obi-Wans
Organizer and local filmaker Rob Waters leads a group of youngsters participating in a costume contest Aug. 27 during Star Wars Fest at Hudson Fields. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
Ron MacArthur
August 31, 2022

The Revival House and Beebe Medical Foundation joined forces to present Star Wars Fest Aug. 27 at Hudson Fields near Milton. All proceeds and donations go to Beebe’s hospital.

“The last time the original ‘Star Wars’ was available theatrically was back in 1997,” said Rob Rector of Revival House. “That means there is an entire generation that has only been able to view it on their TVs, laptops or smartphones. We wanted them to be able to view it all in the grandeur we remember when we first watched it.”

Rob Waters of Revival House, a local filmmaker and organizer of the event, said fans were able to see the blockbuster film on a Death-Star-sized screen.

The event comes on the heels of Jaws Fest and Jurassic Fest, which helped to raise more than $40,000 for Beebe.

The event featured music from the Fitzkee Brothers and Electric Smoke, an assortment of food trucks, axe throwing, craft beer and wine, local artists and other vendors, and a costume contest. Revelation Craft Brewing unveiled its Jedi Juice IPA just for the festival.

 

The glow of a lightsaber catches the attention of Jaxon Stoner, 2, of Dover as he lines up for the costume contest.
Owen Vamos, wearing a Mandalorian costume, and his brother Lucas, as Grogu aka Baby Yoda, of Millsboro are having fun at the festival. Lucas is named after George Lucas because he was supposed to be born on May 4.
It’s a fact that Russ Consaul of Lewes is a real “Star Wars” fan. He attended the festival dressed as the legendary Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Even as little as he is, Asher Johnson of Milton stills looks intimidating dressed as the Dark Lord Darth Vader.
Kacie Pinnock of Milford strikes a formidable pose in her Rey costume.
Connor Graham, dressed as Princess Leia, is promoting the Milton Theatre and the upcoming Zombie Fest.
Organizer Rob Waters, right, and Christopher DeLullo strike a “Star Wars” pose.
Owen Lucas of Millsboro, left, and Trevor Klemkowski of Lewes attack flying bubbles with their lightsabers.
Service with a smile is provided by Lori Brown of Felton who is dressed as a service droid from Dex’s Diner in CoCo Town.
Rob Waters, a Lewes filmmaker, is the face of Revival House benefit events. Revival House hosts events at Milton Theatre.
The family that Star Wars together channels a special force. The Ewasko family of Lewes is dressed the part. They are (l-r) from the back, Ashley, Christopher, Abigail and Lindsay.
Youngsters take part in a costume contest during the festival. Judges could not pick winners so the prize money was split among all the participants.
As the sun begins to set, the Electric Smoke band performs on the Star Wars Fest stage.
Star Wars fans wait for the start of the original film to start on the giant Death Star-sized screen.
It’s almost show time. A crowd begins to gather in front of the large screen to watch the original “Star Wars” movie released 45 years ago.
Lines are long all day and into the night at the numerous food trucks at Hudson Fields.
A new generation of fans is starting to enjoy the Star Wars franchise thanks to new films, shows and clever marketing.
Members of the Fitzkee Brothers band are first to take the stage during Star Wars Fest.
It’s a flashback as a large shark head blows bubbles. The first movie event was Jaws Fest, followed by Jurassic Fest.

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