Gathering of the Guilds Information

PNWS will have over 30 artists at Gathering of the Guilds event, April 24-26, Oregon Convention Center. Please join us for 3 days of live demonstrations and activities. Admission is FREE! For more information, visit:
www.gatheringoftheguilds.com
Friday, April 24th 10am -7pm
Saturday, April 25th 10am – 6pm
Sunday, April 26th 10am – 4pm
Oregon Convention Center, Hall D
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland

Note: Hall D is located at the entrance nearest to NE Lloyd and MLK Blvds.  If driving, take the North elevator up from the underground parking lot.  If taking the Max to Convention Center Station, head down MLK towards teh NE Lloyd Blvd end of the Convention Center. 

Booth Location:

 

 

Live Demo Schedule:

Friday, April 24:  10am-1:15pm Marlena Nielsen, 1pm-4:15pm Susan Jones, 1:15pm-3:45pm McAlister Merchant, 4pm-7pm Jerry “Woody” Woodbury

Saturday, April 25: 12:15pm-3:15pm Jessica Stroia, 3pm-6pm Marlena Nielsen, 3;15pm-6pm McAlister Merchant

Sunday, April 26: 9:30am-1pm Marlena Nielsen, 9:30-1:15pm Leslie Crist, 12:45pm-4pm Jerry “Woody” Woodbury

Parking:

The Oregon Convention Center garage is the most direct option, located underground with elevator access into the building.

• Convenience: Entrances are on NE Lloyd Blvd and NE First Ave.

• Rates: Typically $15 for up to 18 hours, though event pricing can range from $15–$25.

• Restrictions: No overnight parking or RVs; clearance is 7–9 feet depending on the level.

Reliable Parking Alternatives

1. Oregon Convention Center surface lot is just across from the main building at 320 NE Lloyd Blvd. and is open 24/7.
2. Convention Place Garage: located at 1006 NE 2nd Ave., provides multi-level parking within a 5-min walk 

Street Parking & Transit Tips

• Metered Parking: There are over 500 metered spaces within three blocks. Rates in the Lloyd District are typically around $1.80/hour.

• Public Transit: If you are staying further away, many locals recommend parking at a MAX Light Rail Park & Ride and taking the train directly to the center’s front door, which can save you the stress of event-day traffic.