About this event
Enjoy the Sparkle of the Holiday Season with your Porsche friends at the 2026 Greater Columbia Region Christmas Party!
Old traditions and a brand-new one will highlight this year's celebration at the Holiday Inn Richland on the River, Friday, December 4, 2026. Social hour will begin at 6:00 pm with appetizers and a no-host bar, during which the Clover Island Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade will be twinkling across the Columbia River. Dinner will follow, buffet style, featuring Garlic Herb Prime Rib and Pan-Seared Salmon along with Green Salad, Seasonal Vegetables, and Herb and Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes. Dessert will be Chef's Choice.
After dinner one of our Holiday traditions, the spirited Porsche gift exchange will begin and, as a new tradition, a special door prize: A custom-engraved Porsche Club of America GRCR 1 Troy Oz Silver Bullion Keepsake will be won by one lucky participating club member. Tickets for the door prize are $5 each and are available for sale at the event and at all club events between now and the Christmas Party.
The cost per person is $77 including tax and gratuity. Bottles of wine may be brought in for an $8 corkage fee per bottle.
A block of hotel rooms has been set aside at a rate of $148 and can be reserved through November 13, 2026 by calling the hotel directly at (509) 946-7611 and mentioning the code PCP.
As part of the Gift Exchange this year you get to choose your own adventure! Porsche themed gifts are highly recommended!
Please bring either one gift per person, OR one gift per couple. Approx. value per gift $20 to $35.
Note that the gift exchange will occur after dessert (approximately 7:45) and it sometimes takes an hour or more to facilitate. For those traveling, please plan accordingly.
Gift exchange process details are included in your confirmation email.
Dress Code
Please dress accordingly for a festive holiday party! Fancy cocktail attire is suggested.
No Host Bar
Cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase. Attendees who wish to bring their own wine to consume will pay a corkage fee of $8 per bottle.
Parking
Parking in the south area lot might be better for building access and for Porsches.
The Point of Contact for this event is Melanee Johnson, 509-591-8208, email melaneeg@msn.com. For registration help with MSR contact Bill Roberts, 509-308-6224, email treasurer@gcr.pca.org
The REGISTRATION deadline is November 26, 2026 at midnight.
Event requirements
All participants must be at least 18 years old.
Registration is limited to 75 people.
No waivers are required for this event.
Costs are up significantly over last year. Accordingly the Greater Columbia Region board has increased the subsidy for Greater Columbia Region active, family active and family-associate members from $15 to $30 per person. The price stated above includes the subsidy. Non-members and members of other regions will have $30 added to the price given when you register.
