sonsfestsd2026 Itinerary
As we are still putting our noses to the grindstone and for the meticulous care with which we have executed our finely formulated machinations in extricating us from this devastating dilemma, we are putting the final touches on our convention itinerary to put our best foot forward. This page was updated on November 21, 2025, but please note that any part of this itinerary is subject to change...
We are pleased to offer some small group events both before & after the convention. For details, please visit the Pre/Post Convention Pages by clicking on the San Diego Coronado Cays Harbor image (Pre), the Panda Bear image (Post) or on the Convention Itinerary icon at the top .
Sunday, June 21-
On Sunday afternoon, since we will have nothing better to do, we will have the first wave of registration. Then we will have a couple of opening presentations, the Parade of Tents, followed by an informal welcoming mixer with cash bar & hors d’oeuvres with hard-boiled eggs & nuts, perhaps? We will open up the Cliff Sawyer Dealer's Emporium 9pm-midnight. The Irv Hyatt/Dave Wyatt Cinema Room will be open from 2pm- 5:30 and again from 8:30pm until midnight. There will be more film screenings and Dealer’s Emporium opportunities throughout the convention.
Monday, June 22-
Registration will be from 9-10am, followed by a morning presentation from 9-10:15am, then a road trip by bus to Historic Old Town San Diego & the USS Midway Air Craft Carrier, followed by a dinner cruise on the San Diego Bay by City Experiences from 6-10pm. We will be screening the films: Saps At Sea, Sailors Beware and Men O' War.
Note: for those who opt out of the bus trip, the Hyatt/Wyatt Cinema Room will be open for screenings from 10am-12 noon with a lunch break, then resume the film screenings until 4:30pm. A bus will be scheduled to transport everyone to the cruise at 5pm.
Tuesday, June 23-
Registration for any latecomers. The Cliff Sawyer Dealer's Emporium & the Hyatt/Wyatt Cinema Room will be open in the morning from 9-11, followed by the pee-wee contest and golf putt, a puzzle of Me & My Pal, Author's Session #1, a plated group luncheon, Cliff Sawyer Dealer's Emporium in the afternoon, then another special author's session and a presentation with Film Historian, Marc Wanamaker: Lot Of Fun-A History of Hal Roach Studios. Then cash bar, and theatrical show, featuring our own Russ Peck.
Wednesday, June 24-
The Grand Council meeting, a trivia contest, Cliff Sawyer Dealer's Emporium Last Chance from 1-3pm, Hyatt/Wyatt Cinema Room from 1-3:30pm, Special Presentation #1, Special Presentation #2, cash bar, Formal Banquet hosted by the Way Out West Tent Oasis #5, vintage music by Dean Mora & his Orchestra, and some special surprises...
Thursday, June 25-
Farewell Breakfast Buffet starting at 9am, meeting & the Passing of The Pineapple, Awards Presentation, goodbyes...