Shore Leave 44
^{July 26-28, 2024
Lancaster Wyndham Resort and Convention Center}

Some important dates:
* Pre-Registration tickets sales end June 22nd. Registration will be available onsite, but at a higher price.
* Celebrity Photo-Ops sales end June 25th. Any remaining time slots will be available onsite.
* Tickets for the Fest with our Guests are available until July 15th. The remainder will be available for purchase at Convention Registration.
* The main hotel is Sold Out, but rooms are still available at our overflow hotels, AVID and TRU. This is a major resort area and there are a plethora of hotels in the area to choose from.

We are happy to announce a Bonus guest for our already stellar lineup!

J.G. Hertzler, one of only four actors to play seven different characters on "Star Trek". He played the Vulcan captain of the USS Saratoga, Klingon General/Chancellor Martok, Roy Rittenhouse and Laas on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), a Hirogen hunter on Star Trek: Voyager (1995), and Kolos and a Klingon captain on Star Trek: Enterprise (2001). 

JG will be onsite all weekend meeting attendees, participating in Photo Ops, Signing Autographs, and promoting his newest book Confessions of a Klingon Linebacker!

Shore Leave is also happy to announce a new track to our convention, Behind the Scenes! This year we have Adele Simmons joining us. Adele was the first assistant Director on Angel (1999), Star Trek: Voyager, and Star Trek: TNG. She will be onsite all weekend signing autographs and sharing stories on these and many other shows she has worked on. 

There is SO much to do at Shore Leave! Be sure to grab your membership in advance

Celebrity Guests: Our lineup spans all Sci-fi and Fantasy Genres as well as Pop Culture.

Fest With Our Guests: Join us Friday evening, July 26 in the Vistas Café for our first annual Fest with our Guests!
Enjoy a Pennsylvania Dutch Buffet while dining alongside the celebrity of your choice or come for dinner and stay for the after-dinner Mix & Mingle.

Art Show: The Shore Leave Art Show presents sculptures, original paintings, prints, and drawings from all parts of the Alpha Quadrant.

Writing Workshops: Improve your writing skills with workshops led by favorite writers, covering topics such as writing non-fiction in Trek, point of view in storytelling, and the challenges of being a writer.

Filk: Filk, the music of science fiction, fantasy, and related genres, is part of the Shore Leave experience.

Stargazing: Explore the planets, stars, and galaxies visible from Lancaster.

Meet the Pros Party: Autograph party with author guests and the chance to meet authors of the latest sci-fi releases.

Game Room: A variety of activities including a board game library, role-playing games, collectible card games, and miniature war games.

Photo Ops: Get a photo taken with your favorite stars and have it signed without leaving the hotel.

Fan Panels: Some amazing fan-led panels about your favorite Sci-fi/Fantasy subjects!

Small Budget Films: The ongoing renaissance in fan filming and small budget films continues to produce spectacular new works of science fiction and science fantasy.

Shore Leave is the annual meeting of the STAT Club of Maryland, a 501 (c) 7 Social Club.