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Shore Leave 46
July 10-12, 2026
Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center
2300 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602
Quick Links
Shore Leave 46 Registration Link - Pre-Order Sales End June 15th!
Tickets for Fest with our Guests - Pre-Order Sales End June 15th!
Link to Celebrity Photo Ops - Pre-Order Sales End June 15th!
Link to Celebrity Autograph Tickets - Pre-Order Sales End June 15th!
Cylon Raider Invading Lancaster
Raider One, a fan built 1/3 scale Cylon Raider will be at Shore Leave 46! We are so happy to have this amazing vehicle available for photo ops at the convention. And with our two original Battlestar Galactica guests, Herbert Jefferson Jr and Laurette Spang in attendance, I am sure there will be some interesting opportunities available.
Be sure to say Hi to our team at AwesomeCon!
Shore Leave will be attending Awesome Con, be sure to swing by our table and say hi if you are in the area!
Awesome Con is returning to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center March 13-15! Let your fandom flag fly and meet your FAVORITE stars and creators, including Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, Jamie Campbell Bower, Misha Collins, Paul Giamatti, Gillian Anderson, George Takei, and many more!
Other features include Science Fair, Anime Yokocho, Destination Cosplay, Awesome Con Jr., Book Fair presented by Loyalty Bookstores, and introducing Romancing DC, featuring The Luminary Ball on Friday evening!
Badges are on sale now at awesome-con.com/badges!
We have a new Charity for our Poker Tournament
Robbie Greenberger Memorial Texas Hold-em Poker Tournament
In memory of Robbie Greenberger, Shore Leave hosts a charity poker tournament every Saturday night during the convention. The game is played for chips and bragging rights, and players receive certificates based on their finishing positions.
This year’s featured charity is the Leukemia Research Foundation. As in past years, participants enter the tournament by making a donation directly to the charity. Simply bring proof of your donation to play. Visit the Poker Tournament webpage for more information.
The Best Fest is Back!
Bonnie Gordon will be performing at the Fest as well!
We expect that this will be our Best Fest with our Guests yet! Not only do we have an amazing lineup of celebrity guests to choose from, but we also have the amazing Bonnie Gordon, who will be entertaining us with her music. So be sure to get your tickets early, as each guest only has 9 seats at their table. After the dinner, there will be a mix and mingle with all the guests.
There are three ticket types: Dinner with your chosen celebrity and then the Mix & Mingle, Dinner and the Mix & Mingle, and then just attending the Mix & Mingle.
Find all the details on our Website.
Official Alternate Hotels for Shore Leave
Just added Fairfield and Dutch Wonderland
While the host hotel for Shore Leave is sold out, we have negotiated special rates for two nearby hotels. Check out our website for all the details!
The TRU by Hilton had previously been an Alternate Hotel for Shore Leave, but they have sold out for our weekend.
Autograph Tickets Now Available
in the Shore Leave Store
Golden Ticket
Shore Leave now offers the option to purchase autograph tickets through our online store and in person at the Con Registration desk. This allows you to use a credit card and spread out your purchases, making it easier to budget for the convention.
Celebrity Autograph Tickets are available at the Shore Leave Store.
Celebrity Photo Ops are now
available on Saturday and Sunday!
Saturday & Sunday Pics!
The Shore Leave Celebrity Photo-Ops are now available on Saturday and Sunday. We have hired a new Photographer and are excited about the possibilities!
When purchasing a Photo-Op through our Online Store, you will have the option of choosing a Saturday or a Sunday session. This should allow people not to feel so rushed on Saturday. And fear not, your print will be available shortly after your session. So you will have plenty of time to get it signed!
Shore Leave Memberships Available Now!
Badges for Shore Leave 46 are now available through our Square store! Purchase yours early to save money compared to at-the-door prices and to lock in a low badge number—which means faster access to the Official Autograph lines.
Each Weekend, Saturday, or Sunday badge holder will also receive two free autographs from our Official Signing Guests, this year will be our Stargate Atlantis guests - David Hewlett and Rachel Luttrell. Entry to this autograph session will be organized in order of your badge number, so the lower your number, the sooner you’ll get in!
More information can be found on our Registration webpage!
Want to Join the Shore Leave Team?!
Looking for a few good people!
Shore Leave is expanding our ranks and looking for some quality people to join our team. We are looking for:
Publicity Coordinator
Fundraiser & Sponsorship Coordinator Assistant
Author/Artists Coordinator Assistant
Science Track Coordinator Assistant
Documentation Coordinator Assistant
Check out the Shore Leave Volunteers webpage for more details!
Vendor Room Space is Available
Got stuff to sell?
The Shore Leave Vendor Room is now accepting applications for new and returning dealers. Be sure to review the Vendor info & rules on our website.