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OktoberTrek
StatusInactive
GenreScience fiction, Pop culture
VenueHunt Valley Inn
Location(s)Baltimore, MD
CountryUnited States
InauguratedOctober 12, 1990
Most recentOctober 9, 1992
Organized bySandy Zier-Teitler
Filing statusNot for profit

OktoberTrek was an American science-fiction convention held from 1990-1992 by Sandy Zier-Teitler in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The convention was fan-run, not-for-profit, and had programming for various topics such as a competitive masquerade, an Art Show, filking, media, gaming, and celebrity guest appearances. The convention was the successor to ClipperCon(1984-1989) and was succeeded by Farpoint(1993–present).

Locations and Dates

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Dates Location Attendance* Notable Guests
October 12–14, 1990 Hunt Valley Inn 2000+ DeForest Kelley, Gates McFadden, David McDonnell
October 4–6, 1991 Hunt Valley Inn 2000+ Jonathan Frakes, Nichelle Nichols, LeVar Burton
October 9–11, 1992 Hunt Valley Inn 2000+ DeForest Kelley, Brent Spiner, Marc Okrand

*Attendance numbers do not reflect dealers and guests

History

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