Beach Trek

Star Trek Convention
Name:	Beach Trek
Dates:	1988-?
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Location:	Virginia Beach, VA, United States
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Focus:	Star Trek: TOS, Star Trek: TNG
Organization:	Starfleet Atlantic (VISTA)
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Beach Trek was a series of Star Trek cons in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

It was a "convention for and about fans of any generation."

1988

This was a one-day con that took place on May 15, 1988 at The Pavilion in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

a flyer for the 1988 con

Guests of Honor were Marion McChesney (editor of Vault of Tomorrow), Allen Rowe (artist), Selina and Mark Harju (costumers), and Steve Saunders (Starfleet Academy Band).

Admission was $3.00. Dealer tables were $30.00.

Programming:

• presentations by the guests of honor
• panel discussions
• dealer room
• gaming
• video room "featuring rare tapes and animation"
• art display and art for sale,
• contests and prizes

1990

This was the third Beach Trek.

One activity was a Temple of Trek Revival.

1990: Con Report

The quest star was Michael Dorn from Star Trek The Next Generation. There were various activities and a fair-sized dealer's room to keep us occupied. When all else failed, the balcony of our room had a stunning view of the ocean. Our resident Vulcan Ambassador was found several times observing the wild beauty of the surf. Several costumes were worn during the weekend. Lt. Cmdr. Tuel entered the "Parade of Aliens" and brought home a few mementos. The presiding Klingon (Michael Dorn) at the gathering presented her with awards for Best Star Trek Category and Best Star Trek Workmanship. The evening's entertainment, an Old Earth 50's dance, was well attended and enjoyed

by all present.