Shore Leave, A fan run Science Fiction Convention
15 And just like that, the Wyndham is sold out. By far, this is the fastest we have every sold out the host hotel. Our hotel staff is working with other hotels to try and get room blocks near by, but please check out our list of Alternate Hotels that are all within easy walking distance of the Wyndham
14 Good News Everyone! Our crack Shore Leave Hotel staff has worked with our new Wyndham location. Details on how to get that rate can be found on our Hotel Location page.
11 Shore Leave is proud to announce our new hotel for the 2024 convention. We are invading the past by moving to Amish country - Lancaster, PA. Set your Flux Capacitor to the Wyndham Lancaster Resort & Convention Center on July 26-28, 2024. More details can be found on our Location page. Also, Pre-Registration for the convention is now available at our Online Store!
6 It is with a sad heart that we have to inform everyone that the Delta Hunt Valley Marriott is closing on Oct 31, 2023. This hotel, affectionately known as Hunt Valley Inn, has been home to Shore Leave for several decades.
Shore Leave staff are currently searching for a new venue and we will keep you apprised when anything is discovered.
14 The Shore Leave family would like to thank all the Celebrity Guests, Authors, Scientists, and Attendees that made Shore Leave 43 one of our best conventions ever!
With over 1400 attendees we had a near sold out show. But as always, keeping the convention to a smaller size allows a more intiment atmosphere and everyone loves that!
We raised some good funds for our charities as well, with the charity auction bringing in some fabulous bids!
World Central Kitchen: $1,621
St Judes: $1,621
Julien Fleming Memorial Fund: $4507.88
We can't wait to do it all again next year!
8 Delta Hotel reservations are now open for Shore Leave 44 - July 12-14, 2024
2 We're pleased to present the Shore Leave 43 Schedule!
28 The Photo Ops schedule is now online.
25 We're pleased to announce the return of the annual Robbie Greenberger Memorial Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament, benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
23 The Small Budget Films schedule is now online.
19 Be sure to check out the books premiering at Shore Leave.
2 Please join us in welcoming:
10 We're pleased to announce that joining us this summer our actor guests:
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19 We're pleased to announce that joining us this summer are actor guests:
We're pleased to announce that joining us this summer are actor guests:
30 Please review our COVID Policy (Updated November 30, 2022)
17 Registration is now open for Shore Leave 43.
6 Due to external circumstances, the opening of pre-registration will be delayed until the evening of October 17.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Thank you to everyone who helped make Shore Leave 42 such a success: our celebrity guests, the volunteers, and most especially, everyone who attended. We look forward to seeing you next year.
Shore Leave makes its grand entrance to the Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center, located at 2300 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602
Shore Leave 44 will include:
Writing Workshops: Learn how to improve your writing from some of your favorite writers. Past panels have included writing about the non-fictional part of Trek; How to express point of view in your story; The trials and tribulations of being a writer and more.
Stargazing: View the planets, stars and galaxies that are visible from the Baltimore area.
Meet the Pros Party: Join our author guests for Shore Leave's autograph party. Be sure to meet the authors of the latest Pocket Book Trek or SF release.
Game Room: The Shore Leave game room offers many actitivies including Role Playing Games, Collectible Card Games, Miniature War Games, and more!
Photo Ops: Get your photo taken with your favorite stars and get the photos back in time to get them signed without the need to leave the hotel!
Fan Panels: We're always looking for ideas for fan-led panels and people to lead them. If you have suggestions for a panel, please Let us Know.
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