Shore Leave 44
^{July 26-28, 2024
Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center
2300 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602}

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

Shore Leave has expanded our Vendor Room!

Not only do we have a lot more space for the vendors, 15000 sq ft, it’s all in the same room for once! And we do have a few tables left if you are thinking of selling at this year’s con, please reach out to us!

Also joining us in our Giant Vendors room will be the Shore Leave Emporium (our gift shop) and the Shore Leave Charity Silent Auction!

Welcome to Gamers’ Paradise!

At Shore Leave's new location, we expanded our game room size. Whether you are a casual board gamer OR a Master at Magic the Gathering, we have something going on to suit your fancy. And with our large board game library available, you can drop in at any time to get your Ticket to Ride!

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!

Science Programming: Shore Leave prides itself on its amazing Science and Astronaut guests. We provide programming that is informative and fun for everyone!

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.