Oregon Convention Center

The Oregon International Auto Show is here! Check out hours, tickets, parking, and more details below!

We're ready, are you? Here's what you need to know before you head out to the Auto Show. No tickets yet? Visit oregonautoshow.com or purchase at the door.

⏰ HOURS
Thursday, Feb. 19: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Sneak Peek - 6:30 - 10 p.m.)
Friday, Feb. 20: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 21: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 22: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

🎟️ TICKETS:
Adult – $20
Senior (65+) – $15
Military – $15
Youth (10-15 yrs) – $10
Adult 4-pack – $72
Family 4-pack – $50
Sunday all youth are FREE thanks to COUNTRY Financial! Kids nine and under are FREE every day.

🅿️ PARKING AND TRANSPORT:
On-site parking is available underground for $15-25. Other lots are available nearby. Public transit is a great option, with the MAX light rail, Portland Streetcar A Loop and TriMet Bus #6 serving nearby stops.

🏆 GIVEAWAYS AND CONTESTS:
Enter to win a 2026 TOYOTA 4Runner any day of the show (winner will be announced Sunday); play N64 Mario Kart for a $6,000 grand prize (best times of each day will be invited back to play on Sunday at 2 p.m.); or enter our other raffles and giveaways, including a Honda MotoCompacto; a new 2024 CF Moto CForce 600 XC or a 1972 Chevy C-20 long-bed pickup truck from Paralyzed Veterans of America; a ReRack Portland cargo box; and $50,000 from COUNTRY Financial!

Today marks a bittersweet moment at the Oregon Convention Center as we celebrate the retirement of Julie DeWeese.

Julie has been with OCC since before the building even stood. As the second person ever hired, she’s played a critical role in shaping our success over the past 38 years — helping fill our calendar, supporting countless events, and contributing to the growth of both our venue and the Portland community. Her steadfast presence, deep knowledge, and unwavering commitment have made her a trusted colleague, a mentor, and a friend to many. Julie has truly seen it all — and helped make it all happen.

While we’re excited for Julie to begin her next chapter (filled with well-deserved rest, joy, and fun!), her presence here will be deeply missed. It’s not every day you say goodbye to someone who helped build the foundation — quite literally — of your organization.

Please join us in celebrating Julie’s legacy and incredible contribution to OCC. Thank you, Julie — for everything.

The Oregon Convention Center is illuminated in orange tonight through Sunday in recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, joining thousands of people and landmarks across the country.

We invite everyone to from June 6–8 to honor those lost to gun violence and stand in solidarity with survivors. Wear Orange honors the 125 people shot and killed each day in the United States, the hundreds more who are wounded, and the countless lives forever changed by gun violence.

Join us by wearing orange and helping raise awareness. Together, we can work toward a safer future.

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Today, May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP). This evening, OCC will light our spires and crescent in red to raise awareness of this crisis.

Find support at StrongHearts Native Helpline by calling or texting 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483), or chat with an advocate at strongheartshelpline.org.

Content warning: This post deals with topics that could be traumatic and potentially triggering to some readers. Please take care while engaging with this post.

Monday, May 5, is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP). On Monday evening, OCC will light our spires and crescent in red to raise awareness of this crisis.

Find support at StrongHearts Native Helpline by calling or texting 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483), or chat with an advocate at strongheartshelpline.org.

We're building on our success in 2023 as the first convention center to partner with a reuse service provider, and we're excited to take the next step in 2025!

In collaboration with Bold Reuse, Levy Restaurants, and PepsiCo, the Oregon Convention Center (OCC) is expanding our waste diversion efforts by introducing reusable soda cups and food baskets at our primary restaurants and cafes. This new initiative will double the volume of reusables at OCC, reinforcing our commitment to making sustainable, reusable solutions accessible in high-traffic event spaces.

Together, we’re making a big impact on reducing waste and promoting a more sustainable future! ♻️

Visit oregoncc.org/reusable-2025 to read more.

Sometimes our guests have webbed feet. Welcome, friends! 🦆🦆

Exciting opportunities to learn about the Space to Grow Fund!

Two fantastic events are coming up this month to help you discover how the Space to Grow Fund can support your community-driven projects! The 2025 cycle offers up to $150,000 in funding, with awards of up to $25,000 of in-kind facility and event services. If you’re planning an event that creates a meaningful community impact, the Space to Grow Fund is here to help turn your vision into reality.

Virtual Information Session
(Speak directly with Space to Grow Fund organizers and get answers to your questions in real time.)
Date: February 20, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Zoom

Space to Grow Launch Celebration and Tasting
(Featuring culinary skills of OCC Sr. Executive Chef Allan Wambaa)
Date: February 26, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom

Don’t miss out! Register for these events and learn more at OregonCC.org/SpaceToGrow.

Introducing the Space to Grow Fund – Applications now open!

Are you part of a community organization with a powerful mission but need access to event space? The Space to Grow Fund is here to help!

This program is designed to partner with local organizations in hosting impactful, mission-driven events at the Oregon Convention Center—making it more accessible than ever.

Funding Available: Awards of up to $25,000 in in-kind facility and event services. Applications now open!

First Deadline: March 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM PDT

Who Can Apply?
501(c)(3) non-profits
Community-led initiatives
Certified COBID businesses (MBE, WBE, VBE, ESB)

oregoncc.org/en/space-grow-fund

The 2025 Chinese New Year Cultural Fair is Saturday, February 1, at the Oregon Convention Center. 🎉🐍

Join us for from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm for a day of vibrant performances, including the Lion Dance, folk dances, martial arts, and calligraphy. Taste delicious food from local Asian vendors, shop unique products, and enjoy fun activities for all ages.

It’s the perfect way to celebrate the Year of the Snake with the Portland community!

Tickets are available online at https://oregoncc.evenue.net/events/OCNY.

We are proud to announce that the Oregon Convention Center has achieved PLATINUM certification of the global EIC Sustainable Event Standards. 🌍✨

“This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainability and our mission to host events that create a positive impact for both our community and the planet,” said Cindy Wallace, OCC Executive Director.

This certification sets a high standard for sustainable venues, and we are honored to lead the way in environmental and social responsibility.

Congratulations to the Oregon Convention Center for achieving platinum-level certification of the global EIC Sustainable Event Standards (SES). The Alliance for Audited Media, a not-for-profit auditing organisation, performed the independent third-party certification of Oregon Convention Center’s compliance with the EIC Sustainable Event Standards.

The achievement spotlights Oregon Convention Center’s commitment to sustainability. It’s a powerful brand message to attract environmentally conscious groups, sponsors, registrants, and speakers.

The EIC Sustainable Event Standards have been created through a global collaborative process with participation from subject matter experts in all sectors. They provide a framework for collaboration, a strong focus on guidance and metrics so that event professionals, at all stages of their sustainability journey, have the support needed to implement and measure sustainable practices. To date, more than 300 professionals have participated in the review of the standards.

Learn how your organisation can strengthen its commitment to sustainability by certifying to EIC’s global environmental and social responsibility standards.
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