ORLA EVENTS

The Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association provides numerous opportunities to participate in events and regional activities, giving members a chance to engage with fellow industry members, leaders, and potential customers to discuss key issues and best practices.

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Women in Tourism & Hospitality Symposium
September 21, 2024 | Riverhouse Lodge, Bend
Professional development and networking event highlighting women's perspectives.
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ORLA Hospitality Conference
September 22-23, 2024 | Riverhouse Lodge, Bend
Industry leaders, owners and operators gather for this multi-day event of illuminating keynotes, informative seminars and breakout sessions and networking.
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Taste Oregon Legislative Reception & Capitol Day
February 18, 2025 | Salem 
​ORLA will host its annual Taste Oregon Legislative Reception at the start of the session. This is the industry’s unique opportunity to meet with some of Oregon’s policymakers for casual conversations, good food and drink, and the chance to share personally the impact our industry has on our state's economy and livability.

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Oregon ProStart Championships 
March 17, 2025 | Salem 
ProStart is a CTE skills-based curriculum designed to help high school students explore careers in culinary arts and food service. Study culminates as a capstone project with the annual state competition. Hosted by the Oregon Hospitality Foundation, the championships serve as the capstone event for the ProStart program in Oregon.

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Northwest Food Show
April 13-14, 2025 | Portland Expo Center
Foodservice industry members flock to the region’s largest food and beverage show for ideas, information, and new tools for success. This event is free for ORLA members with the promo code: ORLA

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One Big Night - Dinner & Auction
June 4, 2025 | DoubleTree By Hilton Portland
Enjoy a lavish evening with silent auction followed by dinner and live auction. Your participation will support ORLA’s Political Action Committee and the election of pro-hospitality industry candidates. ​

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ORLA Open Golf Tournament
July 21, 2025 | Langdon Farms Golf Club, Aurora
This annual golf tournament includes a scramble tournament with carts, lunch, prizes, and awards. Proceeds (including sponsorship revenues) go directly to ORLA’s Political Action Committee.

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