Laurel and Hardy Convention: 24th Sons of the Desert International Convention

The Saps at Sea, the San Diego Laurel and Hardy club, is hosting the 24th International convention of the Sons of the Desert, the International Laurel and Hardy Appreciation Society.

Our theme is the centennial of Stan and Ollie working as a team, starting in 1926.

Convention Chairman Dave Greim is organizing four fun days -- including film screenings, presentations, games, a trivia contest, two authors panels, 5 meals, a bus trip to Old Town, tour of the USS Midway, and a dinner cruise in San Diego Harbor. Our big banquet will feature a salute to the Veterans and period music by the famous Dean Mora Orchestra, which specializes in 1920s and 30s jazz and dance music. Our special guest is Cassidy Cook, the great-granddaughter of Stan Laurel. Passes are available for the full convention or individual events.

A special theatrical show June 23 will feature Laurel and Hardy restorations, silent and sound. Local musician Russ Peck, will accompany the silent movies on a full size organ.

Itinerary, registration forms and further info available on the website -- http://www.sonsfest.com -- and on the convention Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/sonsfestsandiego2026/