Expo Details
Here's all the information you'll need to plan your visit to September's Northwest Quilting Expo:
Portland Expo Center
2060 N. Marine Dr. Portland, OR 97217
503.736.5200
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Show Hours
9 am–5:30 pm, Thursday, September 24 and Friday, September 25, 2009
9 am–5 pm Saturday, September 26, 2009
General Admission
$9 per day, $25.50 per three-day pass
Package and coat check are available all three days
Cancellation Policy
Tickets to Northwest Quilting Expo are sold on the same basis as those for cultural performances, sporting events and other one-time events. Mark your calendar carefully since all admission and class tickets are non-refundable. Please send someone in your place if you are unable to attend.
Parking
Parking is $7 per space. This is charged at all Portland Expo Center events and is collected at parking entrances. Three or more people per vehicle get a carpool rate of $6, so bring a couple of friends and save. To save the parking fee check out the Max Transit Yellow Line. It will take you right to the front door.
Volunteers
The success of any large event relies on the good will of volunteers. Our greatest need for volunteers will be during show hours. Volunteers are needed all days from 8:30–5 pm. For each 4–6 hours worked, volunteers receive one free admission and one lecture. Call Shellie at 503 679.2011 for more information. (Ages 18+.)
Hotel Information
Blocks of rooms has been reserved for Northwest Quilting Expo at several hotels in the area.
Best Western Inn at the Meadows
1215 North Hayden Meadows Drive, Portland, OR 97217
503.286.9600
503.286.8020 fax
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Room rate includes include a continental breakfast, free parking at the hotel and a free shuttle service to and from the Expo Center.
Oxford Suites
12226 N Jantzen Drive, Portland, OR 97217
503.283.3030
503.735.1661 fax
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Ramada Portland Airport
6221 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220
503.255.6511
Toll Free: 1.877.726.2326
Please call the hotel directly to get the Northwest Quilting Expo special group rate of $59.00 plus tax. This rate is not available on Ramada's website.
Portland North Harbour Marriott Courtyard
Residence Inn
Fairfield Inn and Suites
1231 N. Anchor Way, Portland, OR 97217
503.735.1818 Ext 515
503.735.0888 fax
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Days Inn
I-5 Exit 306B & Whitaker Road, less than one mile from the Expo Center
9930 North Whitaker Road,
Portland, OR 97217
Stay at this Day's Inn for a special rate of $70 for a single or double queen. Reservations must be made by calling 800.833.1800, ex. 481. (This rate is just for NWQE attendees, and is not available on Days Inn's website.) They offer a complimentary deluxe breakfast and are pet friendly.
