# Event Details - **Event Name**: Panel Talk & Discussion with Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore Star Trek Creative Authors - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore will also be special guests at this year's Trekfest Event. Dayton Ward - Author is a New York Times bestselling author or co-author of more than 40 novels and novellas, often working with his best friend, Kevin Dilmore. His short fiction has appeared in more than 30 anthologies, and he's written for magazines such as NCO Journal, Kansas City Voices, Famous Monsters of Filmland, Star Trek and Star Trek Communicator as well as the websites Reactor.com (formerly Tor.com), StarTrek.com, and Syfy.com. He also works as a consultant for Paramount Global, assisting with the development of various Star Trek publishing and promotional efforts including books, comics, games, and interactive experiences. New for Dayton in 2026 is To Defy Fate, a Star Trek: Picard novel from Simon & Schuster’s Gallery Books imprint, and he’s also contributed material for the Planet of the Apes and Star Trek Adventures roleplaying games. Learn way more about Dayton than might be considered healthy at daytonward.com. Kevin Dilmore has partnered with author and best pal Dayton Ward on fiction, pop-culture essays and magazine journalism for more than two decades. Their work focuses chiefly on the Star Trek universe and ranges from articles in the much-missed Star Trek Communicator magazine and other fan publications to comic books, short stories and novels that include "Purgatory's Key" published by Pocket Books to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original Star Trek series. Their most recent published works include a pair of books featuring the iconic super heroes of Marvel Comics, Iron Man: Tony Stark Declassified and Steve Rogers: Captain America Declassified, both published by BenBella Books. As a senior editor for Hallmark Cards, Kevin supports Hallmark gifts and ornaments teams and helps create each year's assortment of Star Trek-themed Keepsake Ornaments. He has written and worked on books, greeting cards, ornaments and gifts featuring characters from dozens of movies, TV shows, and comics as well as Hallmark-owned properties such Rainbow Brite, Young Santa, and Cosmic Ray. A contributor to publications including The Village Voice, Amazing Stories, and Famous Monsters of Filmland, Kevin lives in Kansas City, Missouri. This is his first visit to Trekfest and the Riverside area. You can find Kevin on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/riverside/panel-talk-and-discussion-with-dayton-ward-and-kevin-dilmore-star-trek-creative-authors/200030249841252 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, art, literary-art, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 11 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Riverside - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: 11 2nd St E, Riverside, IA 52327-7712, United States - **lat**: 41.48071 - **long**: -91.58115 - **full address**: 11 2nd St E, Riverside, IA 52327-7712, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Panel Talk & Discussion with Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore Star Trek Creative Authors - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/84e53e1e59f7b5657014f13b25aeac47867e9022fb485b57a3ef57aacd205c8d-rimg-w1200-h675-dc13161b-gmir?v=1782398167 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Panel Talk & Discussion with Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore Star Trek Creative Authors being held? - **A:** Panel Talk & Discussion with Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore Star Trek Creative Authors takes place on Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 11 2nd St E, Riverside, IA 52327-7712, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Panel Talk & Discussion with Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore Star Trek Creative Authors? - **A:** Panel Talk & Discussion with Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore Star Trek Creative Authors is organized by Riverside Area Community Club - Trekfest. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Panel Talk & Discussion with Dayton Ward & Kevin Dilmore Star Trek Creative Authors is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Riverside, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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