About this Event
Join for our 2026 Banquet Dinner & Auction. Share an evening centered around community, conservation, and the wild fish and watersheds that connect us.
Enjoy a wild-caught salmon dinner prepared by Chef Shannon of Urban Farm Foods, hors d’oeuvres from Flying Fish, Fort George brews, open bar and a fundraising auction benefiting TWC’s conservation work. Please let us know about any dietary restrictions when you RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
Rooted in the Pacific Northwest, TWC is dedicated to preserving native fish populations and protecting critical habitat throughout Oregon’s Northwest Coast Zone and beyond. Through research, education, advocacy, and community stewardship, we’re working to protect healthy watersheds for generations to come.
Gather with fellow anglers, conservationists, friends, and community members for a great meal and a shared commitment to the places and species we care about.
Tickets are $125 per person. Bringing a group? Reserve a table for 9 guests for $800 and enjoy the evening together while supporting TWC’s conservation work.
To reserve a group table, please contact [email protected].
About the Venue
The Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center at Ecotrust offers a warm, distinctly Pacific Northwest setting for an evening dedicated to conservation and community. Located at 721 NW 9th Avenue in Portland’s Pearl District, the venue is centrally located and has an on-site parking area. Ecotrust
Parking: On-site parking is available, with additional parking options in the surrounding Pearl District. We recommend allowing a little extra time for parking before the event.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Cocktail Hour
Info: Enjoy hors d’oeuvres from Flying Fish and an open bar as the evening gets underway and the fundraising auction opens for bidding.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Wild Caught Salmon Dinner
Info: Enjoy a wild-caught salmon dinner prepared by Chef Shannon of Urban Farm Foods. Chef Shannon is a culinary horticulturist whose cooking is rooted in the garden, family traditions, and the best of each season. Working closely with local farmers, she brings fresh ingredients to the table with a creative approach that makes familiar flavors feel new. Shannon has competed on Food Network and appeared on Portland Today and KGW, sharing her passion for growing, cooking, and bringing people together through food.
For the TWC Banquet Dinner & Auction, Shannon will prepare a special wild-caught salmon dinner celebrating the flavors and bounty of the Pacific Northwest.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
TWC Auction & Scientific Study
Info: The auction will be open online for bidding throughout the evening, culminating in an exciting live auction.
Guests will also hear from TWC Founder Matthew Thornton, who will share insights into our conservation work, the impact of our community, and what’s ahead for TWC.
Ryan Solee, Co-Founder and Biologist, will present information about the scientific study and the important research behind this work.
Zach Carothers will host the evening, guiding guests through the auction and helping make this a memorable celebration of conservation, community, and TWC’s mission.
🕑: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Community & Social Hour
Info: After dinner, continue the evening with time to connect with fellow anglers, conservationists, friends, and supporters. Enjoy the open bar, catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and celebrate the community that makes TWC’s conservation work possible.
Event venue & nearby stays
Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center at Ecotrust, 721 Northwest 9th Avenue, Portland, United States
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