We're looking forward to this more than Rory likes making pro/con lists!
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Finally! We're ready to share the schedule of events (minus the times), we promised you! We expect to add a few things over the next week or two and of course we'll add times eventually. But, if it isn't obvious you'll surely have a full schedule and access to plenty of food. The town's restaurants are putting together a food area next to the tent that's a combo of all the things you'd expect from Luke, Sookie and Emily's Friday Night Dinner.
FRIDAY (9a.m.-9p.m.)
-Check-in at Town Hall (parking in the field only accessible through the Maple Street Extension)
-Screenings in the Tent
-Troubadour sightings
-“Wild”erness Hike (3-4 miles) on the Appalachian Trail (easy/moderate)
-Cake Tasting & Fall Photo Opp at the Gazebo
-Fan Led Script Reading of Premiere with special guests George Bell & Carla McCloskey, moderated by BuzzFeed’s Krystie Yandoli
-Intro to “Stress Tap Dancing”
-Writing for News with the Yale Daily News
-The Secret Bar Opens
-Songwriting workshop with Louise Goffin
-Eat Like a Gilmore Cooking Segment with Kristi Carlson & Aris Alvarado
-Kent Farmer’s Market featuring local farmers & artisans
-“Gypsy’s Craft Corner” with Rose Abdoo & Friends
-Keiko Agena's Art Show
-Cocktail hour with music by Todd Lowe
-Gilmore Girls Crew Panel Moderated by Woman’s Day Annemarie Conte & Elle’s Gena Kaufman with Carla McClosky, George Bell, Sheila Lawrence, Stan Zimmerman and Valerie Campbell
(Late Night Food & Bar Options)
Kingsley Tavern
Kent Pizza Garden
Fife N Drum Restaurant
Karaoke at Club Getaway (open to all festival attendees)
SATURDAY (9a.m.-9p.m.)
-Edward Herrmann Memorial Race (Gilmore Girls inspired costumes encouraged)
-Costume Contest Judged by Star Herrmann & Attending Cast Members
-Life & Death Brigade Panel with Tanc and Alan, moderated by BuzzFeed’s Krystie Yandoli
-Kent Farmer’s Market featuring local farmers & artisans
-Knit-a-thon (yarn provided by Red Heart) with Screenings (Town Hall)
-Stan Zimmerman’s “The Coffee Monologues” with Aris Alvarado, Sam Pancake, George Bell and Stan
-Dessert Sushi contest with Mike Gandolfi & Woman's Day Magazine
-“Writing for TV” with Sheila Lawrence, moderated by TV Line’s Kim Root
-The Pros and Cons of Pro/Con Lists with Yale Professor, Dr. April Ruiz
-Eat Like a Gilmore's Kristi Carlson, Biff Yeager & Carla McCloskey Book Signing
-“Homemade Soap Shop” with Rini Bell
-The Musical From the Front Row: A Conversation with Rose, Eric & Sam
-Starr’s Dance Studio with special guest Liz Torres
-Keiko Agena Art Show
-Remembering Edward Herrmann, A Special Q&A with Star Herrmann moderated by Bustle’s Sam Rullo
-Valerie Campbell's Ice Cream Social (Churning & Tasting)
-Afternoon Tea with Emily Kuroda
-Cocktail hour and entertainment by Eric Henry
-Theme Song Sing-a-long with Louise Goffin
-Cast Panel with TV Line’s Kim Roots
(Late Night Food & Bar Options)
Kingsley Tavern
Kent Pizza Garden
Fife N Drum Restaurant
Dance Marathon at Club Getaway & Late Night Food & Drinks
SUNDAY 10a.m.-
-Screenings
-Outdoor Yoga (without Paris & Doyle obviously) on the Town Hall lawn
-Difficult Hike (5-6 miles) on the Appalachian Trail
-Fan Led Finale Script Reading
-Giveaways and Goodbyes