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Portland National College Fair 2026

A free college-information fair for students, families and anyone exploring college options.

At a glance

When
Oct 18 – Oct 19, 2026
Where
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Portland, OR 97232
Portland, OR
Who can attend
Open to the public
Admission
The organizer lists free admission. Check any registration requirements.
Organizer
NACAC
Official show information & tickets ↗

Before you book

Free and open to the public. Attendee registration is available; institutional exhibitor registration is separate.

Check the official page for current prices, availability, registration deadlines and what each pass includes. A general entry pass may not cover every activity. Price and professional eligibility are separate: free registration can still require industry credentials.

Dates, hours and access

  • 2026-10-18 · Oregon Convention Center · 13:00–16:30 · America/Los_Angeles · Public attendance period
  • 2026-10-19 · Oregon Convention Center · 09:00–12:00 · America/Los_Angeles · Public attendance period

Announced attendance dates are listed with their access rules. Hours are shown only when confirmed. Check the organizer for pass-specific access and changes.

Choose three priorities

Check the official program and floor plan, then choose the exhibits or sessions you most want to see. Plan a sensible route and leave time between stops.

Check what your entry includes

Confirm your admission category, any registration requirement and separately booked activities. Keep the confirmation accessible and review current visitor policies before packing.

Keep useful notes

Record exhibitors, products and follow-up questions as you explore. Ask before photographing displays and leave room in your visit for discoveries outside your original plan.

Getting there and moving around

Your listed destination is Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR. Confirm the correct building, entrance, parking, public transport and accessibility arrangements with the venue and organizer. Large venues may host several unrelated events on the same day. Allow time for check-in and walking from the entrance to your first stop.

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Your show-day checklist

  • Keep your admission confirmation and any required identification available.
  • Check the organizer’s current opening hours and pass-specific entry.
  • Review bag, personal-item, photography and re-entry rules.
  • Save the program or floor plan and choose your first three priorities.
  • Plan transport home and keep notes for useful follow-up.

Official sources and updates

Event facts come from the magazine’s reviewed directory record, checked 2026-10-12. Planning suggestions are editorial guidance; this guide is not a firsthand review or the organizer’s official program.

Dates, guests, policies and schedules can change. Use the organizer’s current information when making your final plans.