About this Event
The Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival is a beloved celebration loosely based on Amy Sherman-Palladino’s popular television show, Gilmore Girls. It showcases Akron-area coffee vendors, boutique shopping and art experiences with local makers, themed photo opportunities, live music and plenty of Stars Hollow–inspired activities.
This year, the event welcomes back two members of the show’s fictional band, Hep Alien—John Cabrera, who played Brian Fuller, and Todd Lowe, who played Zack Van Gerbig—for autographs, photos and even some special singalongs.
Tickets for autographs, photos, and more are availabe for the following time slots:
12:00-2:00pm
2:30-3:30pm
4:30-6:00pm
The following ticket options are available during ALL time slots:
- Selfie with John OR Todd: $20 (up to 2 people), $40 (groups of 3 or more)
- Selfie with John AND Todd: $40 (up to 2 people), $60 (groups of 3 or more)
- Autograph: $20 per autograph (will need to purchase two tickets for both John and Todd's autographs)
- Guitar Pick (each with hand-drawn Hep-inspired artwork and signed by both John and Todd): $40
- Sing-Along: $100 (for up to 10 people)
Professional photo opportunities will be available during the 2:30-3:30pm time slot only. The costs for these tickets are below:
- Photo with John OR Todd (includes autograph): $60
- Photo with John AND Todd (includes autographs): $100
+$20 for groups of 3 or more
For more information about the festival, visit Downtown Akron Partnership's website, or the 2025 Smells Like Snow Coffee Festival Facebook event.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
199 S Main St, 199 South Main Street, Akron, United States
