Calling all Lorelais, Rorys and Lukes — a charming downtown is transforming into Stars Hollow for a “Gilmore Girls” weekend in Versailles, KY.
Grab your coffee, coffee, coffee and channel your inner Lorelai Gilmore this Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a day of caffeine-fueled shopping, themed treats, and small-town charm.
The festival is hosted by several downtown Versailles businesses, including Tiny Bird Bookshop, The Amsden, My Darling & Co., and more.
Kids can enjoy the ultimate Luke’s Diner experience while parents sip on their specialty menu items.
Photo by Catlyn Treadway, Styled Social Co.
The Amsden released a specialty menu for the festival, including Luke’s Diner–themed drinks and specials, custom coffee sleeves and stickers with the option to choose Team Dean, Jess, or Logan (we won’t judge… maybe), and a Luke’s Diner playhouse for kids. Menu options include Coffee Coffee Coffee, Rory’s Autumn Chai Tea Latte, and more, with Sookie’s Cinnamon Roll Latte catching my eye.
While we may not have Emily Gilmore’s checkbook for a shopping spree, attendees can enjoy fall-inspired photo ops, Stars Hollow-style decorations, a book club, crafts, and family-friendly activities.
Outdoor screenings of classic “Gilmore Girls” episodes will play throughout the day — so don’t be surprised if you hear, “Why did you drop out of Yale?” echoing through downtown.
Pro tip: Get in the Gilmore spirit before the festival by watching a few of Editor Alexis’s favorite episodes — ranked.
- “You Jump, I Jump, Jack” | Season 5, Episode 7 | Rory attends the Life and Death Brigade
- “They Shoot Gilmores, Don’t They?” | Season 3, Episode 7 |The 24-hour dance marathon
- “Rory’s Birthday Parties” | Season 1, Episode 6 | Rory’s 16th birthday
- “The Lorelais’ First Day at Yale” | Season 4, Episode 2 | Rory’s first day at Yale.
- “Wedding Bell Blues” | Season 5, Episode 13 | Emily and Richard’s vow renewal
How did I do? Let me know how your list matches up.