STARFLEET LINKS
STARFLEET, the International Star Trek Fan Association Inc
STARFLEET is our parent organization and the world’s largest fan-run Trek fan organization, was founded in 1974, and provides its membership (4000+) with a common interest base: dedicated to fandom, friendship & fun.
STARFLEET Academy
Available to STARFLEET members only, the Academy offers courses on everything from communications to cooking. Each course provides valuable insight into STARFLEET, Trek trivia, and/or real life activities. STARFLEET Academy is an exciting learning experience!
STARFLEET Marine Corps
The STARFLEET Marine Corps (SFMC) is a component of STARFLEET, the International Star Trek Fan Association Inc. Fictionally, the SFMC is part of the Ground Forces that are rarely seen in the episodes but are assumed to be a part of the Naval Fleet of the United Federation of Planets.
STARFLEET Region 7
Region Seven consists of the STARFLEET members and local organizations (ships and shuttles) in Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
CONVENTION LINKS
Here are a few conventions in our area that our members attend each year.
Allentown/Lehigh Valley Toy and Comic Book Show
Location: Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer, PA
Date/Frequency: Held in May & September annually
Description: Covering all collectables from antiques to the latest and hottest toy trains and collectables.
Amazicon Convention
Location: Clarion Hotel, 76 Industrial Hwy, Essington, PA
Date/Frequency: Held annually
Description: Popular culture collector convention
Awesome Con
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC
Date/Frequency: Held in June annually
Description: Washington DC’s Comic Con, a celebration of geek culture, comics, movies, tv, toys, games, and more!
Balticon
Location: Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, 202 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD
Date/Frequency: Held in May annually
Description: The Maryland Regional science fiction convention, sponsored by the Baltimore Science Fiction Society (BSFS)
Baltimore Comic-Con
Location: Baltimore Convention Center, One W Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD
Date/Frequency: Held in September annually
Description: Comic book convention
Chiller Theatre Expo
Location: Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, 199 Smith Rd, Parsippany, NJ
Date/Frequency: Held in April & October annually
Description: Annual horror media convention
Creation Entertainment
Location: varies
Date/Frequency: held in various locations across the country, several times a year
Description: Sci-Fi media convention.
DragonCon
Location: Held at 4 hotels in Atlanta, GA
Date/Frequency: Crammed into 4 days of Labor Day weekend annually
Description: The largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe!
Fan Expo Philadelphia (formerly Wizard World)
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
Date/Frequency: Held in June annually
Description: The Philadelphia comic and pop culture convention.
Farpoint
Location: Delta Hotels Baltimore (formerly Hunt Valley Inn), 245 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley, MD
Date/Frequency: Held in mid-February annually
Description: Fan-run convention focusing on science fiction, science fact, fantasy, gaming, literature, art, and more.
Great Allentown Comic Con
Location: Merchants Square Mall, 1901 S. 12th Street, Allentown, PA
Date/Frequency: Held in June annually
Description: Lehigh Valley’s largest pop-culture convention. A family-friendly event filled with comic books, toys, cards and collectible memorabilia.
Lehigh Valley Comic Con
Location: Lehigh Carbon Community College, 4525 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville, PA
Date/Frequency: Held in October annually
Description: An annual Lehigh Valley fan convention dedicated to comics, graphic novels, anime, video games, cosplay etc.
Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention
Location: Delta Hotels Baltimore (formerly Hunt Valley Inn), 245 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley, MD
Date/Frequency: Held in September annually
Description: Popular culture convention
Monster-Mania
Location: Doubletree Hotel Cherry Hill (formerly Crowne Plaza), 2349 W. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, NJ
Location: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA
Date/Frequency: Held in twice annually in 2 locations
Description: Horror film & memorabilia convention
New York Comic Con
Location: Jacob Javits Center, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY
Date/Frequency: Held in October annually
Description: An annual New York City fan convention dedicated to comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, cosplay, toys, movies, and television.
PhilCon
Location: Doubletree Hotel Cherry Hill (formerly Crowne Plaza), 2349 W. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill NJ
Date/Frequency: Held in November annually
Description: Philadelphia’s annual science fiction conference run by the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society (PSFS)
RetroCon
Location: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA
Date/Frequency: Held in September annually
Description: An annual pop culture and memorabilia show catering to anything considered “retro”, especially the 80’s! .
Shore Leave
Location: Delta Hotels Baltimore (formerly Hunt Valley Inn), 245 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley, MD
Date/Frequency: Held in July/August annually
Description: Fan-run convention focusing on science fiction, science fact, fantasy, gaming, literature, art, and more.
Station Unity
Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD
Date/Frequency: Held in August annually
Description: A science fiction & fantasy annual convention in the DC metro area
Steel City Con
Location: Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Plaza Blvd, Monroeville, PA
Date/Frequency: Held 3 times annually
Description: The exclusive comic con of the Pittsburgh Monroeville area. It is one of the largest comic cons in the United States.
Super Mega Show
Location: Hanover Marriott, 1401 Rt. 10 East Whippany, NJ
Date/Frequency: Held in June annually
Description: Comic book & toy convention
Wonderfest Model Expo
Location: Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Hotel, 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY
Date/Frequency: Held in May/June annually
Description: Science fiction, science fact, fantasy model & figure builders annual convention & contest