‘Gilmore Girls’ Festival Returning To Brighton This Fall

To say that Gilmore Girls has a loyal fan following is a massive understatement. Fans don't just watch the series - they binge it over and over, quote their favorite lines, and make it an annual tradition to revisit Stars Hollow in downtown Brighton.

Full disclosure: I am familiar with the show, but I am by no means an expert. I have watched the show and understand why so many people love it, but I am nowhere near as knowledgeable about it as so many of you are.

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It is time to start planning your visit to Destination Stars Hollow. Here is everything you need to know about this exciting event, including how to meet two stars of the show.

That's right - Scott Patterson, who played Luke Danes, and Sean Gunn, who played Kirk Gleason, will both be at the event, giving fans the chance to meet two of the show's most popular cast members in person.

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Tickets to meet Scott or Sean are $75 each. Additional VIP packages, including coffee dates with the actors, can be found here. Please note that actress Kelly Bishop (Emily Gilmore) is part of an event on Saturday that is already sold out.

When is Destination Stars Hollow taking over Brighton?

Gilmore Girls fans take over the city of Brighton for two days in September.

• Saturday, September 26th, 2026
• Sunday, September 27th, 2026

According to MLive, this event first launched in 2024 and drew an impressive 40,000 people in its inaugural year. What in the heck? That's incredible. The Gilmore Girls reach is strong.

Is Destination Stars Hollow a free event?

One of the best things about this event is that it is completely free to attend. Whether you are a longtime fan or just curious to see what all the excitement is about, you can enjoy the event without paying an admission fee.

Guests will be responsible for any additional purchases made during the event, including merchandise, food, and beverages.

A big shout-out to everyone who works so hard to transform downtown Brighton into Stars Hollow. It takes a lot of time, creativity, and dedication to bring this fictional town to life.