The Farmhouse Neighborhood has always been the first step into the world of Pickathon—where the excitement begins, friends reunite, and the rhythm of the weekend takes hold. For 2025, this beloved entry point has been reimagined as UPSTREAM | DOWNSTREAM, a dynamic new concept brought to life by GBD, Andersen Construction, and McFadin Design-Build.
A sinuous spine of timber and fabric rises from the river’s hush—an architectural song strung between current and coast. The structure is not still. It breathes with the wind, shifting under footsteps, alive with movement, rhythm, pattern, texture, shade, and shadow. It mirrors the natural flow of salmon and the music of movement: anticipation, reflection, lift, and release. Visitors pass through this installation as if through melody itself, arriving or departing along twin paths—one of tension and lift, one of calm and descent.
This living structure is more than a passageway. It’s a portal—an intentional first impression that encapsulates Pickathon’s essence: thoughtful design, deep connection to nature, and a commitment to sustainability. Materials used in the build are meant to be repurposed post-festival into raised beds and other structures supporting local food banks and community gardens.
Whether you’re stepping off a shuttle, arriving on two wheels, or getting dropped off by a friend, the Farmhouse Neighborhood is the connective tissue between the outside world and the festival magic within. Located just beyond the orchard and home to the iconic Galaxy Barn, the Farmhouse Neighborhood is your home base for:
The Farmhouse Neighborhood doesn’t just welcome you to Pickathon—it welcomes you into a whole new way of experiencing music, art, and community. On your way in, it’s a celebration of arrival. On your way out, it’s a peaceful place to take a breath, gather your things, and hold onto those final festival memories before heading back into the world.
And when you see that stunning UPSTREAM | DOWNSTREAM structure—alive with motion and meaning—you’ll know you’re exactly where you need to be.
Pickathon 2025 takes place July 31–August 3 in Happy Valley, Oregon.
Don’t miss this year’s most immersive experience in music, art, and sustainable design.
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