Shore Leave Newsletter 07/19/24

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

Important information:
* Memberships, remaining Photo Op tickets, and Fest with our Guests tickets will be available at the door
* The main hotel is Sold Out, but a few 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 44 Schedule is LIVE!

Shore Leave 44

This year’s Shore Leave schedule and pocket programs are now published on our website. Be sure to check it out so you can plan your weekend appropriately. See you next weekend!

D.B. Woodside Interview

D.B. Woodside

Our friends at Rogers Review had an excellent chat with D.B. Woodside before this year’s Shore Leave. Check out the interview and be ready to see D.B. next weekend.

Robin Curtis Interview

Robin Curtis

Over at the SciFi Diner Podcast, they were able to interview the always lovely Robin Curtis prior to her appearance next weekend at Shore Leave. Check out the interview on YouTube.

There is SO much to do at Shore Leave! We hope to see you there!

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.

Vendor Room: With over 15,000 sq ft of space, this is the largest vendor room Shore Leave has ever had. We have dealers coming from all over the country to bring out-of-this-world items to you!

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.