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25 years after its premiere, 'Gilmore Girls' still draws fans to small town Connecticut

25 years after its premiere, 'Gilmore Girls' still draws fans to small town Connecticut

Summary

The TV show "Gilmore Girls," which debuted in 2000, continues to attract fans to New Milford, Connecticut, a town that resembles the show's fictional setting of Stars Hollow. Fans visit throughout the year, and the town recently hosted a festival where attendees met cast members and experienced elements of the show.

Key Facts

  • "Gilmore Girls" first aired in October 2000 and is set in the fictional town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut.
  • New Milford, Connecticut, resembles Stars Hollow and draws fans looking to experience scenes from the show.
  • The town hosted the "A Weekend in the Life" festival, where fans could meet actors from the series.
  • Abby Thorgersen and Rylie Nicollet traveled from Long Island, New York, with their mothers to attend the event.
  • The series ran for seven seasons and had a revival on Netflix in 2016.
  • The show sees increased streaming in the fall, but some fans watch it all year.
  • At the festival, attendees like Abby and Rylie made friendship bracelets for the actors they met.

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