The intimate convention takes place Nov. 6–8 in Nashville
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NEED TO KNOW
- The first-ever Meet Cute Con will take place Nov. 6-8 in Nashville with a “Small-Town Swoon” theme
- The event will feature celebrity panels, live music, interactive experiences, and Southern food for an intimate fan experience
- Virgin River cast members will reunite publicly for the first time alongside stars like Jana Kramer and Evan Williams
What’s cuter than a meet-cute in a rom-com?
Stars of rom-coms having meet-cutes with fans, for one. And that’s just what’s expected to happen at the inaugural Meet Cute Con in Nashville Nov. 6-8. The event itself, set at the famed Loveless Barn, is intended to be a more intimate twist on the convention experience, filled with unique interactive opportunities.
PEOPLE can exclusively reveal the first five stars attending the first gathering — themed “Small-Town Swoon” — and they are One Tree Hill alum Jana Kramer, The Way Home‘s Evan Williams, and Virgin River stars Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Benjamin Hollingsworth and Zibby Allen.
“Over the last seven years, I’ve watched the Virgin River community grow into something much bigger than any of us expected,” Hollingsworth said in a statement. “Fans haven’t just connected with the show; they’ve become part of it. For me, what’s really special about this opportunity is the reimagining of the fan convention experience. I love that Meet Cute Con is thoughtfully shaping a whole event around the community that makes shows like ours special. I mean, we’re all basically gonna be part of the same small town for a weekend. How cool is that?! I can’t wait!”
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Allen adds, “What excites me most about Meet Cute Con is that it will be the first time the Virgin River cast has come together for a public event. After all these seasons of being part of this fictional little town, we’ve never actually done that. I’m looking forward to all of us—cast and fans alike—finally being in the same space, sharing time together, and celebrating this beloved small town we’re all a part of.”
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In addition to the Virgin River cast’s connection, guests should expect to see camaraderie with Kramer and Williams as well. Hollingsworth attended Williams’ wedding in 2024 and costarred with Kramer in 2025’s Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring, which was filmed in Franklin, Tenn., just outside Nashville.
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The weekend will also feature live music from Kramer and acoustic performances from Williams.
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The weekend will kick off on Friday, Nov. 6, with a VIP Welcome Party at the rooftop Pool Club Bar at Virgin Hotels Nashville, where top-tier ticket holders have the chance to mingle with the stars before a full weekend of programming, small-town charm and Southern food at the Loveless Barn Café, the main event space.
Saturday and Sunday will include a full day of celebrity panels, photo opportunities, autograph sessions, interactive experiences, and food and drinks.
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More fan favorites from small-town-themed TV shows will be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets for Meet Cute Con, Nov. 6-8 in Nashville, are available here.
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