Marin County Fair plans 2027 Star Wars 50th anniversary tribute
The gist
Marin County Fair announced a five-day 2027 tribute with daily original trilogy screenings.
The event marks 50 years of the franchise and its Marin County roots.
How it unfolded
- Jul 1, 2026 –5, 2027Marin County Fair runs with original trilogy screenings, themed competitions, special exhibits and costumed characters.
- Nov 5, 2026Marin County Fair announces a five-day 2027 tribute, "Celebrating 50 Years of a Galaxy Far, Far Away," with daily original trilogy screenings at the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium; Galaxy Passes go on sale Nov. 27 for $85 and single-day tickets on May 4, 2027.
- Nov 7, 2026A new Princess Leia sequel by a "legendary Star Wars writer" is reported to arrive in 2027.
Key terms
- original trilogy
- The first three Star Wars films released between 1977 and 1983, forming the opening set of the franchise.
- Lucasfilm
- American film and television production company founded by George Lucas, known for the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises.
- San Diego Comic-Con
- An annual multi-genre entertainment and comic book convention held in San Diego, California.
Source: Wikipedia