Shore Leave 46
^{July 10-12, 2026
Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center
2300 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602}

Quick Links

All Pre-Order Sales End June 15th

• Shore Leave 46 Registration Link

• Tickets for Fest with our Guests

• Link to Celebrity Photo Ops

• Link to Celebrity Autograph Tickets 

Interested in running a Panel at Shore Leave?

Want to discuss the latest about Star Trek or Star Wars (and their many incarnations)? Or Battlestar Galactica? Perhaps Doctor Who? Or The Orville? What about favorites from a while ago... Smallville? Alien Nation, Buck Rogers, Farscape, or others? Maybe you'd like to find out more information about 3D printing, its uses, and its future. Or share costuming ideas and trends? Want to find out more about making fan films/indie productions?

If you're an aspiring writer, perhaps attend one of our panels conducted by some of our guest authors. Discuss methods of writing, anthologies, selling your ideas, and (of course) what they have coming up!

To learn more and to submit a panel suggestion, be sure to check out the Programming page on our website!

Celebrity Guest Autograph FAQ

Shore Leave Offers Free Autographs? Yes, our convention is unique in that we always have some guests (generally two) that will sign for free. This is limited to a specific time on Saturday and Sunday, and one item per person.

Who is signing for free? This year our Stargate Atlantis guests, David Hewlett and Rachel Luttrell are our special signing guests.

When are the Official Autograph Sessions? The exact times will be set closer to the convention. But in general, the Saturday session is late afternoon and the Sunday session is around midday.

Do we bring the item to be signed? Yes, during the Official Sessions it is your responsibility to have an item for the guest to sign. Some guests have limitations on what they will sign (sometimes just photos), but this year there is no limitation (other than 1 per person per day).

Will the Official Signing guests be available for selfies and autographs at other times? Yes, Rachel and David will be at their tables Friday - Sunday to meet their fans.

All guests will have photos at their tables that are included in the autograph purchase. Some guests may charge more for items that are not the standard 8×10 photo, eg. Toys, Posters, etc. At this time the only guest that we know of that is charging more is Walter Koenig. His price for standard photo autographs is $60 and it is $80 for items other than an 8×10 photo.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Virtual Blood Drive Begins June 1st!

Each year the good attendees of Shore Leave line up to give blood…saving lives. And once again this year we are having our blood drive on Saturday. But did you know you can give locally to you anytime between June 1st and July 31st?

This Virtual Blood drive allows people to better schedule their donation and potentially not disrupt their Shore Leave experience. All you have to do is go to this Red Cross weblink and find the nearest donation center to you. So make your plan now and thanks for saving a life!

We have a new Charity for our 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!

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 Overflow Hotel for Shore Leave

While the host hotel for Shore Leave is sold out, we have negotiated special rates for our attendees at the Dutch Wonderland Inn. Check out our website for all the details!

Autograph Tickets Now Available
in the Shore Leave Store

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.

Please note that Walter Koenig has two types of Autograph tickets. One is for standard 8×10 photos ($60) and one is for all other items ($80), such as posters and toys.

Celebrity Autograph Tickets are available at the Shore Leave Store.

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?!

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

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.