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It's been 10 days since leaving the farm and the memories are still swirling. From one photo to the next we are consistently reminded of how amazing things were.

Photographer Tim LaBarge has put together another great highlight reel for us to take a trip down memory lane with. For the most part this batch summing up what was experienced by the majority of us, of course not even close to covering it all...but at least enough to get the stories flowing.

For today's conversation we would like to hear about the music:

1. Who was a highlight for you in 2010 (band, stage, day)?

2. Who should return in 2011?

Here's the slideshow, 102 fun-filled memories from 2010 Pickathon. (click, click, click...to ...

It's Wednesday, three days after Pickathon and heads are still in a fuzz from what has been referred to as the best Pickathon ever. For us there is much to process in order to pull together an accurate impression on what to do next. We feel a success all around with room for improvement, which is generally our impression after each Pickathon. The bar was raised and we (you + us) lived up to the expectation.

For today we would just love to hear the stories and have anyone that is interested share memories of this years Pickathon (in the comments below).

Don't bother weighing things down with suggestions or feedback this time around - we'll have that post coming up very soon. Also, the Ultimate Lost and Found post is being prepared with the 2010 version ...

Here it is - the final and LAST call for Advance Weekend and Single Day Tickets. As it stands now, Tickets and Parking Passes will be available at the gate. Cash or check only if wanting to go that route. Order before midnight tonight and save the bucks while guaranteeing your admission. If still interested in Early Thursday Admission you can come tonight while gates are open (4-8pm) and purchase at that time.

Down to the hours for the rest of setup and it's really looking to be an amazing few days ahead.

Things are happening, and the people are talking...

Best weekend ever? We'll just see about that. ...

This is it, the final stab at info in order to help make the most of your Pickathon weekend. The definitive users guide, the answers to your questions, help where it matters most.

We've combed through and compiled everything imaginable, and away we go...

*2010 Pickathon Schedule

*2010 Pickathon Map

*2010 Pickathon Vendor Menu

*Pendarvis Farm is located at 16581 SE Hagen Rd. Happy Valley, Ore. 97086

*Gate Info and Times for admission can be found - HERE

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Three simple words that will help bring the landfill load to a minimum, as well as helping keep unnecessary plastics out of harms way.

Reusable: We encourage everyone to bring all they can in the way of cups, mugs, plates, bowls, forks, knifes, and spoons for use throughout the weekend. There will be rinse/wash stations available and free Drinking Water is located throughout Pendarvis Farm, so please also to remember to bring your water bottles. Vendors will be supremely happy to serve you on your own plate, bowl or cup and many will offer incentive for those that make the effort. In the Pickathon Beer Gardens we will be using 16oz. Pickathon Stainless Steel Cups that are purchased once, then used throughout the weekend. More details about the cups is posted ...

Welcome to Tuesday! It's down to just a couple days and wow does it feel great to be heading into the weekend. It's the reunion that we have all been waiting for, and for everyone who's returning... Welcome Back! We know there are several newbies out there as well, and thanks to you too.

There's a lot of info out there on the website that will help make your weekend that much better. Tomorrow we'll put out the big "2010 Pickathon Users Guide" which will be the definitive how-to and what-to-bring list for maximum ease and enjoyment once at Pickathon.

Advance Tickets and Parking will remain available online until Thursday at midnight, after that they will only be available at the gate - with availability ...

An age old story, lines for coffee at 8:00 in the morning with headaches on the horizon and frustration building... Well folks, we're happy to report that this should be a thing of the past with what we have in store for the caffeine need that consumes most all of us as part of our daily routine.

Spunkey Monkey Coffee is up for the challenge and bringing in the new/old technology with key utilization of propane for big batches fast. The lines should move fast with 10x more coffee being produced at any given moment and organic drip coffee ($1 a fill up to 16oz. if you bring your own cup) and specialty drinks available starting at 6:00am.

Coffee issues at Pickathon no more.

Oh, and enjoy this second installment of the 2009 ...

It is time to get excited folks! It's late Sunday night and Pickathon starts THIS next Friday. We're up late, and here's what's being listened to while we bring it home.

It's the All Night Mix and we're getting increasingly more excited with each day that passes. This years Pickathon is this week, no more waiting, start the packing and get ready for the best it's ever been.

Advance Tickets will only be available until Thursday (8/5) at Midnight. After that we'll look to have what Tickets that remain available (not a guarantee) at the Gate - Weekend Tickets $155, Friday Only $80, Saturday Only $85, Sunday Only $85. Pick them up before Thursday night and ...

As part of the effort to lessen the footprint at this years Pickathon we are pleased to say that BikeRacker, Portland's innovative and proper bike parking solution, will be providing ample organized and secure parking for bikes that choose to take the trip out to Pendarvis Farm.

This is a big step forward for us as we've always encouraged bike participation and for the first time able to adequately provide a simple and secure solution.

Biking and Shuttles are the future for Pickathon transportation options and we encourage you (and your friends) to take part in either mode in helping out with the bigger picture. It's up to all of us to make the difference ...

As listeners, we can tell you that Jeremy Peterson and Dave Christensen at Opbmusic.org 'get' the Pickathon drift. They are hard at work, day and night, sorting through piles of disks in order to provide the weekend fiesta we like to call In House. A taste-making playlist that we have found ourselves connected to in many ways as the station has grown over the past few years.

One of the many thrills of In House and Opbmusic.org is the library of In Studio sessions that they have amassed.

Go ahead and give a listen to who they've had in the past that are part of this years Pickathon:

Session 140 - Breathe Owl ...

We are down to the final week of preparation and can hardly believe it's almost been a full year. Everything that's been talked about over the past 11 months comes down to a very big week for many of us out here at Pendarvis Farm.

Today is the ONE WEEK warning and we want to ring the bells of opportunity and get folks alerted to the fact that Advance Weekend and Single Day Tickets will only be available until Thursday (8/5) at midnight. Advance Tickets will not only save you loot ($15 more at the gate), but also guarantee admission and parking if needed. We are unsure of what will be available at the gate so for anyone on the fence it is suggested to make the decision ...

Well friends, we did it. We're throwing our hands up in the air and waving goodbye to the 25,000+ plastic cups that once found themselves at home in our glorious beer gardens. Plastic no more.

Pickathon has always been run with thoughtful attention to energy generation and consumption, minimizing waste, and a leave-no-trace mentality. This year we have taken a huge step and committed to eliminating all plastic beverage containers, making Pickathon the first music festival in the country to go plastic (bottle and cup) free.

Bottled water in single-use plastic containers will not be sold, or available at the event. In addition, the compostable corn-based cups that were used in the beer gardens in the past will be replaced with reusable stainless steel ...

New Trails! New Camping! New Honey Bucket locations in the Woods! All the amenities are in tow and we've thought of most everything (we think) that should help make your life that much easier.

Print this puppy out and bring it to the festival.

2010 Pickathon Site Map ...