If you’ve volunteered with us in the past—welcome back! If you’re new here – howdy and hello, we are thrilled to have you! This year, our longtime volunteer program will be transitioning into a powerful new partnership with Creative Neighborhoods, a nonprofit initiative supporting young creatives and skilled tradespeople. We are excited to announce a work trade program that has even more benefits for our community.

So what’s the difference?

Work Trade at Pickathon is more than volunteering. Our work traders are essential collaborators who help build the festival from the ground up—from designing and constructing our legendary spaces to keeping things flowing during the weekend itself.

All work traders must be 18 years or older, and spots do fill up—so if you’re interested in joining us this year, we’d love to have you.

Ready to Join Work Trade 2025?

Click here to fill out the application or visit worktrade.pickathon.com

Want to contribute even more?

If you’re passionate about collaborative design and interested in being a mentor or sponsor for our Creative Neighborhoods, please reach out to info@pickathon.com. We’d love to explore ways you can share your talents and help shape the unique spaces that make Pickathon so special.

(P.S. If you’re wondering why the change—it’s because what you do here is more than volunteering. It’s community-powered magic. Let’s make 2025 unforgettable.)