Pickathon continuously works to improve the arrival, parking, and camping festival experience, and this year there are a lot of big improvements we’re excited to announce! If you are Driving your Car to Pickathon (or camping in the Welcome Lot Car/RV camping)… Plan to arrive in the new Welcome Lot Neighborhood (19208 SE Foster Rd, […]

When we talk about Pickathon as an Experiential Music Festival, that means every year we program a bunch of lineups that go WAY beyond Music. We develop a wide spread of different Lineups at Pickathon that bring art, culture, comedy, lit, food, drinks, wellness, and more to the festival so that no matter where you […]

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. Q) How is Pickathon different from other top American music festivals? Q) Does Pickathon have a proven Discovery track record? A) History is […]

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, […]

Download the Pickathon Festival Map The Pickathon 2023 Festival Map Guide will walk you through what is new and exciting on Pendarvis Farm this year. For anyone that hasn’t been to Pickathon… Pickathon’s venues are not your typical man-made stages placed in hot open fields or parking lots. Instead, Pickathon’s venues are embedded in the […]

The wide range of curated food and drink is always one of the big highlights of Pickathon every year. Pickathon 2023 Food Lineup 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 […]

Dive into the mind of Pickathon founder Zale Schoenborn as he talks with the contemporary rising stars and deep cuts of almost every music genre you can imagine along with the inside scoop for the past, present, and future of all things Pickathon.

Pickathon is a fully functioning village 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 Beverages There is a […]

The Full Pickathon Schedule is Here! This schedule includes all the Music at Pickathon, but also the rest of our many lineups, including Wellness folks like Yoga Instructors and Workshops at the Refuge, Literary Folks like Poets, Storytellers, Authors, Comedians, and DJs. Download this to your phone and you’ll be able to plan out your […]

However you get to Pickathon, we’re happy to have you! Here’s a quick guide to help make your arrival at the festival as relaxed and easy as possible! Are You Arriving by Car or staying in the Welcome Lot Car/RV Camping? The Welcome Lot will be your arrival point at the festival! It’s right off […]

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 […]

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 wait along Foster Road. Then […]

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 […]

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: 10AM – 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 two 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 ALSO NEAR but not on […]

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, […]

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 […]