Most people think they know festivals, but we promise you’ve never been to something like Pickathon, and no matter what we or anyone else says, you won’t get it unless you come. In a nutshell… Pickathon reimagines the music festival experience as an immersive wonderland, where fans discover music, arts, and culture fantastically integrated into […]

If you know, you know. If you’ve never been, you’ll understand the minute you set foot on the Farm. Pickathon reimagines the music festival experience by following three core design philosophies. Design Philosophy #1: Nature is the best vibe. Pickathon’s venues are not your typical man-made stages placed in hot open fields or parking lots. Instead, […]

The wide range of curated food and drink is always one of the big highlights of Pickathon every year. Our food vendors represent the best of the PNW culinary scene.  Whether you are a vegan, omnivore, gluten-intolerant, or small-batch ice cream-obsessed foodie we got you covered. Our beverage selection features a whos who of beer, […]

Whether you want to come and go all weekend in your vehicle, tent camp in a lush forest, or chill out and sleep comfortably in your Car/RV, our Parking & Camping 2.0 Plan is a radically new way of experiencing Pickathon! What is Parking & Camping 2.0? Pickathon continuously works to improve the festival experience, […]

Biking to Pickathon is the cheapest and lowest climate-impact transportation option available. And it’s fun! The area around Pendarvis is lovely and you’ll get some great views on the way out here. All attendees have the option to add on a free Bike Pass which enables one bicycle to park inside the Pickathon grounds all […]

Pickathon is the kind of place where you can feel safe and supported in bringing young kids as well as letting your older kids run free and know they will be OK, having the time of their lives, and making life-long memories. We put a lot of thought and effort into the big and small […]

Pickathon is renowned as a pioneering leader in festival sustainability. To get there, we started with a dream. What if… What if Pickathon eliminated all plastic? In 2010, Pickathon became the first major American music festival to make it happen. The result of eliminating plastic was our waste volume went down by over 40%. We […]

Whether you traveling from out of town or traveling locally there are a number of travel options for anyone attending Pickathon. Pickathon Address: Pendarvis Farm is located at 16581 SE Hagen Rd, Happy Valley, OR, 97086 CAR/RV: Pickathon has a variety of options available including weekend parking, day parking, car camping, and RV camping. BIKING: […]

TAKE THE SHUTTLE TO PICKATHON Purchasing a Shuttle Pass is a low-cost and eco-friendly transportation alternative for anyone coming and going to Pickathon! How the Pickathon Shuttle Pass Works Travel on Tri-Met Max Lightrail from anywhere in the Portland metro region to the Lents Town Center/Foster Rd Max stop and then hop on the connecting […]

Wellness is a Core part of the Pickathon Experience Proactively plan for your self-care at Pickathon with a myriad of wellness offerings (The full 2023 Wellness lineup coming this spring on our lineup page). Refuge Neighborhood is the heart of Wellness at Pickathon and is open all festival long.  Nestled in the woods you can take […]

Pickathon 2023 Dates: August 3-6th If you purchased a weekend ticket + early Thursday: THURSDAY AUG 3rd: NOON – 8PM If you have Weekend or Single day tickets: FRIDAY AUGUST 4th: 9AM – 11PM SATURDAY AUGUST 5th: 9AM – 11PM SUNDAY AUGUST 6th: 9AM – 11PM We ask those weekend campers please clear the property […]

People with mobility issues should contact us at info@pickathon.com to discuss and arrange accommodations. If special parking arrangements are needed we ask that your ADA placard be placed prominently placed in the vehicle. Pickathon provides the following accommodations for disabled patrons – Designated ADA parking and campsites – While we do not allow pets service […]

The following are hotels near the festival that are included on our Pickathon Shuttle Pass Loop route to and from the festival all weekend. Monarch Hotel & Conference Center 12566 S.E. 93rd Ave. Clackamas, OR 97015 Phone: 800-492-8700 Marriott Courtyard Portland Southeast 9300 Sunnybrook Blvd. Clackamas, OR 97015 Phone: 503-652-2900 Sunnyside Inn & Suites 12855 SE […]

Pickathon is a welcoming festival and community. As a guest at Pickathon, you have an active role in creating an enjoyable and accepting environment for your fellow attendees, including speaking out when you see unacceptable behavior. Pickathon has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind, including but not limited to: race, color, […]

Pickathon 2023 Vendor Applications Open Now!

If you are driving any vehicle… Enter our new Pickathon Welcome Neighborhood. If you are taking the shuttle or bike to Pickathon… You will arrive at the Shuttle Pickathon ticketing lot where you will pick up your wristbands and then head into the festival (and park your bike if you have one). Once you’re settled […]

Pickathon is a fully functioning fantasy island of a city with everything you can imagine including 10+ neighborhoods, stages, camping, food, drink, water, medical, security, vendors, showers, bathrooms, wellness, venues, hiking, kids’ areas, breastfeeding support, and much more. Here’s our recommendation for what to bring: Recommendations for Everyone Optional  Recommendations for Tent Camping Food and […]

THE 2023 PICKATHON VOLUNTEER APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN! Pickathon has been collaborating with volunteers for over 20 years and so many elements of the festival are products of those collaborations. This “barn-raising” style cooperation between so many festival-goers plays a major role in creating the magical atmosphere that Pickathon is known for. We wouldn’t be […]

You have Pickathon questions and we will try to answer them. Ticket Questions Please email info@pickathon.com with any questions you may have about purchasing tickets. Volunteer Questions volunteer@pickathon.com Press press@pickathon.com Sponsorship and Vending info@pickathon.com 2023 Vending Application Link The 2023 vendor application is opening soon! General Questions info@pickathon.com When emailing “info” please be patient with a […]