2008 Show Itinerary
Wednesday, July 2nd
Outrageous Jet Boat Adventure
Heart of the Gorge Cruise
8 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, July 3rd
10:00 am - 4 pm - NIA Board Meeting - Idaho Room
11:30 am - 2:30 pm - Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Dealer Unload and Exhibitor Setup
Friday, July 4th
7:30 am - 9:00 am - Dealer and Display Setup
9:00 am - 4 pm - NIA Members Only Show Hours
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm - NIA General Membership Meeting. Alaska/Idaho Rooms
Saturday, July 5th
7:30 am - 9:00 am - Display Judging; Dealer Setup
9:00 am - 4 pm - General Admission
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Reception/Cash Bar
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Awards Dinner Banquet, Pacific Northwest Ballroom
Sunday, July 6th
7:30 am - 9:00 am - Dealer Setup
9:00 am - 1:30 pm - General Admission
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Dealer and Exhibitor Take-down
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Area Activities
Outrageous Jet Boat Adventure "Heart of the Gorge Cruise"
Portland's skyline unfolds into the natural beauty of Multnomah Falls and the Columbia
River Gorge, with historic accounts of the Lewis & Clark expedition and other fascinating stories of the
"Great River of the West"
The cruise departs from downtown Portland, travels down the Willamette to the Columbia
River, then East (upstream) on the Coumubia through the Locks at Bonneville Dam to the Visitor's Center
at Marine Park in the Port of Cascade Locks. A ten-dollar voucher is included for a meal at the Visitor's Center
Cafe. After Lunch, the route is reversed for the return trip to Portland.
Outrageous Jet Boat Reservations
The Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise
This is a 150' yacht with three public decks, two of which are enclosed and climate-controlled. Enjoy
two hours of fine dining, live entertainment and the beauty of the Portland skyline. The Portland Spirit features delicious
Northwest cuisine prepared to order in our on-board galley, several full service bars with a vast wine selection, and live piano music.
Portland Spirit Lunch Cruise Reservations
4th of July Celebration
Your hosts will be heading for the Waterfront Park on the Willamette River. We will be leaving at 8:15 pm and riding the free MAX rail line (blue or red line).
Once there, you all will be on your own and be able to return to the hotel when the show is over. The MAX runs until midnight.
Natural Attractions
Oregon Coast - Astoria and Seaside are about 90 minutes away. Quaint sea towns with sandy beaches. In Astoria, consider climbing to the top of the Astor
Column, take a Riverfront trolley for views of beautiful Victorian homes, see Fort Clatsop (winter quarters for Lewis & Clark), check out the ship wreck of the Peter Iredale
at Fort Stevens. Seaside is a popular resort town. Visit the aquarium and the museum. Check out the historic salt works where Lewis & Clark's men made salt.
Take a day trip to Mt. St. Helens, the site of the 1980 volcanic eruption.
Drive the Historic Columbia River Byway (Hwy 30). It is a slow road, but the scenery is beautiful. Take time to hike to a few of the waterfalls!
Historic and other Attractions
There is something interesting for everyone here. Lots about Lewis & Clark, and the Oregon Trail. Mount Hood & Timberline lodge. Antique hunting at Sellwood.
Portland is a great city to walk around too. The kids will enjoy the Portland Zoo and OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) is a must!
