Future Destination Application

Destination Stars Hollow is a traveling, fan-inspired community experience designed to activate downtown districts and celebrate the character of small towns and main streets. Inspired by the warmth, connection, and walkable charm of Stars Hollow, each Destination Stars Hollow event transforms a downtown area into a vibrant, immersive setting that encourages exploration, gathering, and local pride.

We invite cities, downtown development authorities, business districts, tourism organizations, and community partners to apply to become a future Destination Stars Hollow location. This experience is not a traditional festival or market — it is a placemaking-driven activation that brings people into downtown spaces through themed experiences, interactive moments, local business participation, and storytelling woven into the fabric of the community.

Successful destinations are those eager to:

• Activate streets, storefronts, and public spaces

• Support and spotlight local businesses and creatives

• Encourage walkability, foot traffic, and extended dwell time

• Create a destination-worthy experience for residents and visitors alike

Each event is thoughtfully adapted to reflect the identity, layout, and culture of the host downtown, ensuring the experience feels authentic while maintaining the recognizable Stars Hollow–inspired atmosphere.

Destination partners collaborate on logistics, permitting, and community engagement, helping ensure the event aligns with local goals for economic development, tourism, and downtown revitalization.

If your downtown is ready to become a place where people gather, linger, and connect — and if your community embraces creativity, storytelling, and shared experiences — we invite you to apply to host a future Destination Stars Hollow event.

You will receive an email with the application form upon completion of purchase.