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Pumpkins, sweaters and coffee are typically regarded as fall staples — but for many, they're also staples of "Gilmore Girls."

Thousands of fans flocked to Brighton for the second annual “Destination Stars Hollow” on Sept. 20-21, a themed event that imitates the fictional town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, where most of “Gilmore Girls” takes place.

The event was created by locals Kathleen London and Laura Boote, who wanted to host a small-scale celebration for fans of the show with the goal of boosting business downtown. But when an estimated 40,000 visitors shocked the community during an inaugural event in 2024, London and Boote decided to scale up their efforts in 2025, extending the one-day celebration to a three-day experience.

VIP ticketholders were invited

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