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 redefines the music festival experience as an immersive choose-your-own-adventure, where fans discover music, arts, and culture, fantastically integrated into […]

Pickathon follows three core design philosophies. Design Philosophy #1: Nature is the best vibe. Pickathon is rooted in the scenic forests, meadows, and farm buildings of Pendarvis Farm. Each unique Pendarvis Farm setting becomes a festival “Neighborhood” where music, arts, and culture are intentionally integrated into the natural environment. Here are a couple of Neighborhood […]

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 like to camp in the forest or rest in a comfortable bed in your vehicle there are a number of camping options for anyone attending Pickathon. Car Camping and RVs at Picakthon Buy a Car Camping or RV Pass to set up your ideal home base at Pickathon, but don’t wait too long […]

Biking to Pickathon is the cheapest and lowest climate-impact transportation option available. All attendees have the option to add on a free Bike Pass which enables one bicycle to park inside the Pickathon grounds all weekend. We’ll be planning two guided bike routes from Portland where you can bike with fellow festival friends to the […]

Pickathon is leading the way in pioneering a number of sustainable musical festival practices. Using the Time of Day and Natural Terrain to Minimize our Carbon Footprint In 2022 Pickathon redesigned the entire festival experience around the time of day and natural terrain to utilize natural shade in an effort to minimize the carbon footprint […]

Because Pickathon is committed to being a family-friendly festival for kids and teens of all ages, Kids 12 and under are FREE and teens 13-16 are 1/2 price when attending Pickathon for the weekend! Whether your kids are young or old, we delight in bringing a summer camp worth of inventive family programming located in […]

Whether you are coming in 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 […]

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, […]

All Tickets and Parking Passes info can be found at pickathon.com/tickets. Kids & Teens All kids 12 and under get in for free when coming to Pickathon with a parent or legal guardian. A Weekend teen ticket allows entry for one teenage person ages 13-16 plus tent camping space in the designated general camping areas […]

Our 2022 Vendor Application is currently open!

Study the Pickathon Festival Maps (2023 Updated Festival Maps are coming later this Spring.) Pickathon 2022 Festival Map Pickathon 2022 Neighborhoods Map (Close-Up) Pickathon 2023 Parking Map Whether you drive, shuttle, or bike to Pickathon the first step is always the same: arrive at the Festival Check-In Area to get your pass and wristband(s) for […]

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 Comfortable walking/hiking shoes (that will probably get […]

Volunteer opportunities range from helping with site set-up to making sure the festival stays clean and green. While most shifts take place during the festival, there are some opportunities to volunteer before and after the Pickathon weekend as well. 2023 Volunteer Application will be open this Spring (Please signup for our Newsletter to be the […]

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 […]