‘Gilmore Girls' actors to attend ‘A Weekend in the Life' event in New Milford

NEW MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Take a trip to 'Stars Hollow,' officially known as New Milford, for a 'Gilmore Girls' experience, featuring actors like Chad Michael Murray, Matt Czuchry, and Scott Patterson, the weekend of April 11.
The 'A Weekend in the Life' festival gives you the chance to experience the scenery and locations based on the show.
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There's an opportunity to meet the beloved show actors and take a photo with them at the gazebo.
The event will be from April 11 to April 13 at 32 Still River Road in New Milford. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
If you can't make it to the festival, another Gilmore Girls festival is coming in the fall.
The 10th annual Gilmore Girls fan fest, 'The Firelight Event,' will be on the weekend of Oct. 17, 2025, in Guilford.
The festival offers an immersive setting, access to activities, meet and greets, giveaways and costume contests.
Tickets are available through the Fan Fest Society website.
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