Pickathon’s most intimate tradition returns for 2026: five gatherings pairing chefs and performing artists in unexpected combinations, each limited to just 100 guests. From Cafe Olli and The Brothers Comatose to Screen Door and The Travelin’ McCourys, here’s the full lineup.

This year, Early Entry lands on Wednesday. Gates open to the public at 5PM on Wednesday, July 29, giving you a full evening to settle in before the music begins Thursday.

Woven from disused fishing nets by the PSU School of Architecture, Cherry Hill’s 2026 stage translates ocean waves into musical waves before shipping on to Ukraine to save lives.

Modular structures that grow like living cells, 100% re-use, and a second life as an outdoor classroom. Step inside Kaleidoscope City, the Lucky Neighborhood’s 2026 transformation.

Music fills the forest all weekend long. On Sunday, the words take center stage. LIT Sunday returns to Pickathon with an afternoon of poetry, author readings, and live storytelling featuring award-winning writers, celebrated performers, and emerging voices from across the Pacific Northwest. Wander between the Woods Stage and Windmill, discover a new favorite author or poet, and experience stories that stay with you long after the festival ends.