Starz Hollow

This year, the event is really leaning into small-town America and nostalgia, inspired by the themes of Gilmore Girls and the charm of knowing your neighbors and local business owners. 

A few highlights that may be especially relevant for a feature:

• Kelly Bishop (Emily Gilmore) will participate in several Q&A sessions on Saturday, allowing fans to hear directly from the cast.
• Meet-and-greet opportunities will be available with Gilmore Girls stars Scott Patterson and Sean Gunn throughout the weekend.
• Fans can also purchase more intimate coffee experiences with Scott Patterson and Sean Gunn, including A Very Coffee Morning with Scott Patterson and Coffee, Chaos & Sean with Sean Gunn.
• Sean Gunn may also be a great angle for Marvel audiences, as he is known for his role as Kraglin in Guardians of the Galaxy, potentially broadening the event’s appeal beyond Gilmore Girls fans.
• Saturday will feature a full day of classic small-town activities, including a Bop It contest, dance marathon, MJR movie night, and a kickoff town meeting.
• The organizers are intentionally reframing the event around the nostalgia and community of small-town America, while still capturing the spirit of the fictional Stars Hollow.
• We think the broader “small-town America meets Gilmore Girls nostalgia” angle could be a really fun story for both travel and pop culture outlets.