Gilmore Girls fans, the iconic show's theme weekend is coming back to Michigan , and this year you can even meet some of the cast — including one Detroit native who was a regular.

Destination Stars Hollow , a Gilmore Girls-themed fan event, returns to downtown Brighton, in southeast Michigan, today through Sunday, Sept. 19-21, featuring a lineup of activities from participating businesses in the community.

Friday, Sept. 19, features a $150 VIP shopping experience, while free-to-attend, public festivities take place Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21.

The second-year festival, inspired by the cozy fictional town at the heart of the early 2000s cult favorite TV show "Gilmore Girls," returns as the show marks its 25th anniversary.

"This free immersive weekend experience spr

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