2026 NAACP AOWSAC Dinner Gala: The Voices on the Ave
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Avenue Portland · 631 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232
The NAACP AOWSAC 2026 Dinner Gala brings the Alaska, Oregon, and Washington civil rights community together for an evening of celebration, recognition, and fellowship in Portland. Held as part of the 2026 NAACP State Area Conference, this signature dinner gala honors the people and progress driving the movement forward across the Pacific Northwest.
Gala Venue
631 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232
Themed “The Voices on the Ave: Catch Me Outside,” the NAACP AOWSAC 2026 Dinner Gala gathers delegates, branch leaders, members, and community supporters from across the region for a night of Black culture, advocacy, and community. The gala is one of the highlights of the three-day State Convention taking place in Portland from September 11 to 13, 2026.
As the conference-level celebration for Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, the dinner gala recognizes local leadership and the collective work advancing civil rights, equity, and opportunity throughout the Pacific Northwest. It is an evening to honor shared history and fuel the advocacy ahead.
Seating Is Limited
Secure your seat at the NAACP AOWSAC 2026 Dinner Gala before tickets sell out.
What to Expect at the NAACP AOWSAC 2026 Dinner Gala
- An evening of celebration, recognition, and community across Alaska, Oregon, and Washington
- Dinner and program at The Avenue Portland
- Recognition of local leadership and community impact
- Fellowship and networking with delegates, branch leaders, and supporters from across the region
- A celebration of Black culture as part of the 2026 State Convention
The dinner gala is the celebratory heart of the 2026 State Convention. Where the convention days focus on strategy, workshops, and keynote assemblies, the gala is the night the Pacific Northwest civil rights community comes together to honor progress and each other.
Whether you are attending the full convention or joining for the evening, the NAACP AOWSAC 2026 Dinner Gala is an opportunity to stand with the movement, support the work, and celebrate the voices driving change across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When and where is the NAACP AOWSAC 2026 Dinner Gala? Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Avenue Portland, 631 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232.
2. How do I get tickets? Gala tickets are available on Eventbrite. Seating is limited, so reserve early.
3. Is the gala part of the State Convention? Yes. The dinner gala is part of the 2026 NAACP AOWSAC State Convention held in Portland September 11 to 13, 2026.
4. Who should attend? Delegates, branch leaders, members, and community supporters from Alaska, Oregon, and Washington are all welcome.
5. What is the gala theme? The 2026 theme is “The Voices on the Ave: Catch Me Outside.”