Dust off your favorite flannel and get ready to celebrate fall! Flannel & Foliage: An Autumn Weekend in Danville is officially taking place this October. Produced by Small Town Venture as a grassroots, fan-first passion project, this weekend is designed to bring fellow fall lovers and show enthusiasts together for an intimate autumn getaway.

Whether you’re traveling across the country or driving in for a Northern California weekend trip, here is your complete guide to dates, ticket details, featured star lineup, transportation, and official links for the event schedule and hotel accommodations.

Festival Dates & Location

• Dates: October 23–25, 2026 (Early check-in opens Thursday, October 22)
• Location: Downtown Danville, California (Contra Costa County)

Located in the San Francisco East Bay, Danville offers a walkable downtown filled with boutique shops, historic venues, cozy cafes, and tree-lined streets framed by fall foliage—making it the ideal real-life setting for an autumn fan gathering.

How & Where to Buy Tickets

Ticket options are structured to provide something for everyone.

• Free General Admission (SOLD OUT): General admission passes are free, granting access to community gatherings, social meetups, and open seasonal activities throughout downtown.
• Add-On VIP & Experience Passes: Individual bookings can be made for professional photo ops, autograph sessions, selfie combos, and small-group “Banter” Q&A panels with individual actors.
• Limited Capacity: Because events take place in charming municipal venues (such as the Village Theatre, Danville Community Center, and Veteran’s Memorial), VIP and photo op quantities are strictly limited.

This guide has details about what’s included in each ticket type.

Star-Studded Lineup: Who Will Be There?

The festival features a stellar lineup of beloved actors, creative team members, and musicians participating in panels, small Q&A sessions, photo ops, autograph signings, and live performances across the weekend:

Kelly Bishop: Joining for two days of festivities to host a special “Pearls of Wisdom” panel discussion and small meet-and-greet sessions. (Pro tip: Catch up on her memoir, “The Third Gilmore Girl,” before her Q&A!)

Scott Patterson: On-site for two full days hosting his “Man Behind the Flannel” Q&A panel, “Coffee with Scott” sessions, professional photo ops, selfies, and autograph signings.

Sean Gunn: Present all weekend long for main cast panels, autograph sessions, selfies, group Q&A sessions, and special joint photo ops.

Yanic Truesdale: Joining all weekend long for main cast panels, small-group Q&A sessions, autograph signings, and photo ops.

Emily Kuroda: On-site all weekend long for her “Shop Talk” sessions, group panels, photo ops, selfies, and autographs.

Todd Lowe: Spending the entire weekend hosting fan trivia, meeting fans for photo ops and autographs, and performing live music on stage alongside John Cabrera.

John Cabrera: Joining all weekend long to host trivia sessions, snap photos, sign autographs, and take the stage for live musical performances with Todd Lowe.

Rini Bell: On-site all weekend long hosting trivia, signing autographs, snapping selfies, and participating in joint photo ops alongside Sean Gunn.

Stan Zimmerman: TV writer extraordinaire, he will be participating in an exclusive Beyond Words panel at the Village Theatre.

Katie Walder: Katie is joining the Between the Lines panel with Rini and Rona. She
is available for photo ops, autographs, and selfies. She will also host trivia sessions.

Rona Benson: Rona is joining the Between the Lines panel with Rini and Katie. She
is available for photo ops, autographs, and selfies. She will also host trivia sessions.

Festival Schedule of Events

Programming spans four days across downtown Danville, including early Thursday registration, town hall welcomes, main cast panels, actor Q&As, photo sessions, autograph signings, fan trivia, acoustic music, movie screenings, and community picnics at Hap Magee Ranch Park.

🔗 View the Tentative Flannel & Foliage Schedule

Where to Stay: Hotel Blocks & Accommodation Guide

Thanks to festival sponsor Visit Tri-Valley, several nearby hoteliers in San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore are offering exclusive discounted rates and special perks for festival attendees—including early event check-in and VIP bag pickup right at partner properties!

🔗 View the Official Flannel & Foliage Hotel, Transit & Airport Guide

Transportation & Airport Guide

Regional Airports

1. Buchanan Field Airport (CCR) (14 miles): Serviced by JSX with direct flights from Burbank (BUR), Las Vegas (LAS), and Orange County (SNA). Use promo code HCLX76 for $100 off your first flight.
2. Oakland San Francisco Bay Area Airport (OAK) (25 miles): Nearest major national airport with direct nationwide flights.
3. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (39 miles): Highest flight volume; accessible via BART transit to West Dublin/Pleasanton stations.
4. San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) (39 miles): Convenient alternative; car rental or rideshare recommended.

Local Ground Transit & Parking

• Downtown Parking: Free public parking is available near the Library and Village Theatre, though spaces fill quickly—carpooling is encouraged!
• Park & Ride Shuttle: Park at the Sycamore Park & Ride lot and ride County
• Connection Bus 21 directly into downtown Danville for $2.50.
• Transit from Walnut Creek: Bus 21 also connects directly between downtown Walnut Creek and downtown Danville.
• Rideshares: Uber and Lyft operate freely throughout the Tri-Valley area.