Gilmore Girls Bingo launches in downtown Geneva: A cozy, Shop Local challenge with major prizes
Downtown Geneva just became Stars Hollow-approved. A new community shopping challenge, Gilmore Girls Bingo, has launched, inviting residents and visitors to shop, dine, sip coffee, and support local merchants — all while competing to win big.
The game, created by Kristen Cornelio, owner of the Tri-Cities-based social media and marketing agency Kristen Holly, LLC, is designed to highlight and reintroduce the incredible variety of restaurants, boutiques, cafes, salons, bookstores, and small businesses throughout downtown Geneva.
“Gilmore Girls represents cozy community, connection, coffee, and supporting the places that feel like home. That is exactly what downtown Geneva is,” Cornelio said. “This bingo game makes discovering our local businesses in an engaging way — and rewards you for doing it.”
How it works
Participants can pick up a Gilmore Girls Bingo card at any participating business and start checking off squares themed around creating their own Gilmore Girls experience in Geneva — such as ordering coffee at a local cafe, browsing a bookstore, getting a jump start on holiday shopping, or treating themselves to a fall fashion item.
• Shop, dine, get pampered, or post about a local business
• Collect signatures as you complete squares
• Each completed Bingo = 1 raffle entry
• More Bingos = more chances to win
Completed bingo cards must be turned in by Sunday, Nov. 24, to any of the following businesses: Bee Coco Candle, 308 W. State St.; Cravings, 113 W. State St.; Grow Geneva, 220 S. Third St.; Nash Beauty Salon, 27 N. Second St., Suite 102; Pärla, 122 Hamilton St.; and House of 423, 219 W. State St.
Each turn-in location has its own gift basket giveaway, adding even more opportunities to win.
One participant will win the ultimate Gilmore Girls giveaway, a signed “Gilmore Girls” script, a custom “I Smell Snow” necklace designed by State Street Jewelers; and a grand prize gift basket items valued at $1,000.
Bonus Charity Raffle Entry
In true Stars Hollow spirit, giving back earns you extra luck. Participants who donate $5 or more to Rising Lights Project — a local nonprofit focused on inclusive opportunities for individuals with disabilities — receive an additional raffle entry. Simply scan the QR code on the bingo card to donate.
“Small businesses are the heartbeat of Geneva,” Cornelio added. “Every purchase, every coffee, every restaurant, boutique, and specialty merchants visit helps keep our downtown vibrant and thriving. This bingo game is a reminder that where we spend our dollars matters.”
About Kristen Holly, LLC
Kristen Holly, LLC is a Geneva-based social media and marketing agency specializing in community-driven campaigns for small businesses. Owner Kristen Cornelio partners with dozens of local merchants, restaurants, and organizations to strengthen visibility, drive foot traffic, and build meaningful connections with the community.
Gilmore Girls Bingo runs now through Nov. 24, 2025.
Pick up a bingo card, get out into downtown Geneva, and embrace your inner Lorelai or Rory.
Because around here … supporting small business is always in season.