A World Away. Just 12 Miles from Portland.

Whether you are flying in from overseas, taking the train up the coast, embarking on a classic road trip adventure, or just commuting from your home close by, getting to Pendarvis Farm is easier than you think.

We are proud to call Happy Valley, Oregon home—located just 20 minutes from PDX Airport and 12 miles from Downtown Portland. We have designed our arrival systems to be seamless for everyone, from international travelers to local neighbors. You can immerse yourself in the fantasy for the full weekend, or come and go as you please.

Jump to a Section:

1. Driving & Parking (Welcome Lot & Gear Shuttle)
2. Rideshare & Drop-Offs (Uber/Lyft)
3. Biking (Routes & Gear Haul)
4. RV & Vehicle Camping
5. Flying (PDX Airport)
6. Public Transit & Amtrak (The Shuttle)
7. Gate Hours

OPTION 1: DRIVING & PARKING

For those bringing their own vehicle.

If you plan to drive, you must purchase a Weekend Parking Pass. This allows you to park in our Welcome Lot for the duration of the festival.

• Map Location:Click for Map: Welcome Lot (19208 SE Foster Rd)
  • Note: Do not type “Pickathon” into GPS, or it will take you to the wrong gate. Use this specific address.
• In-and-Out Privileges: Yes, you can leave and return as often as you like! If you are commuting daily, just flash your Parking Pass each time you return.
• Carpooling: We highly encourage it! Space is limited, and it reduces our carbon footprint.

For Campers Only: The Gear Shuttle

We do not allow cars inside the festival grounds. There is one gear shuttle location for everyone arriving by vehicle (whether you drove yourself or were dropped off): the Camphost Station in the Welcome Lot. (See the Tent Camping Guide for packing rules.) Here is how you get your stuff in:

• Load In (Wed–Sat): Park in the Welcome Lot and load your heavy bags onto our fleet of Gear Shuttle Trucks at the Camphost Station. You then walk a short, beautiful trail into the festival and meet your gear at the “Gear Drop” station nearest your campsite.
• Load Out (Sunday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM / Monday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM): The process reverses! Haul your gear back to the Gear Drop station and place it in the zone clearly labeled TO WELCOME LOT. Then walk out to the Welcome Lot to meet your gear.
  • Do not wait until the last minute. If you drop your gear later than 30 minutes before the service ends for the day, it may not get picked up.

OPTION 2: RIDESHARE & DROP-OFFS

Uber, Lyft, Taxi, or getting dropped off by a friend.

We have drop-off options designed to get you close to the action without needing a parking pass. Where you get dropped off depends on your gear:

• If you can carry all of your gear into the festival yourself: You may be dropped off in the South Lot (the “Farmhouse Neighborhood” Main Entrance). There is no gear shuttle at the South Lot for cars/rideshare—you carry everything in on foot.
  • Map Location: Click for Map: South Lot / Drop-Off Zone (16581 SE Hagen Rd)
• If you need the gear shuttle (because you can’t carry everything): You must be dropped off in the Welcome Lotand drop your gear at the Camphost Station (see Option 1). This is the only gear shuttle for vehicles/rideshare.

How to use the drop-off: Tell your driver to follow signs for “Pickathon Drop-Off.” Do not get out on the main road (Hagen Rd); it is unsafe.

Note: A small gear drop is available in the South Lot for bikes and ADA guests only—it is not a general gear shuttle for rideshare campers.

OPTION 3: BIKING

The Eco-Friendly Choice.

Thousands of attendees bike to the farm from Portland. It is a scenic ride (mostly via the Springwater Corridor).

• Bike Corral: We have a secure, monitored bike parking area on-site.
• Gear Haul: We offer a specialized “Bike Gear Truck” that meets guided group rides in Portland to haul your heavy camping gear to the farm for you. A small gear drop is also available in the South Lot for bikes and ADA guests.
• Routes & Details: See the full Biking Guide for maps and group ride schedules.

OPTION 4: RV & VEHICLE CAMPING

Sleeping in your vehicle.

If you want to sleep inside your vehicle (RV, Van, or Car Camping), you cannot park in the Welcome Lot. You must purchase a specific Vehicle Camping Pass (Willow or South Camp).

• Entry: You will be directed to a specific gate based on your pass type.
• Rules: No generators allowed. No re-entry (once your RV is parked, it stays until Monday).

OPTION 5: PDX AIRPORT

Flying in?

Pickathon is very close to Portland International Airport (PDX).

• Transit: Take the MAX Red Line from PDX Airport to “Gateway Transit Center,” transfer to the Green Line, and get off at “Lents Town Center.” From there, hop on the Pickathon Shuttle (see below).
• Rideshare: An Uber/Lyft from PDX to the South Lot / Farmhouse Neighborhood Drop-Off takes approximately 25 minutes.

OPTION 6: PUBLIC TRANSIT & AMTRAK (THE SHUTTLE)

The Green Line Connection.

We run a dedicated Pickathon Shuttle connecting the Lents Town Center / Foster Rd MAX Station (Green Line) directly to the festival gates.

• Map Location:Click for Map: Shuttle Pickup (The ZED / 5716 SE 92nd Ave)
  • Note: The shuttle does NOT stop at the train platform. You must walk to the brewery parking lot (see below).

Arriving by Amtrak (Union Station)?

It is easy! Walk out of Union Station to the nearby Union Station / NW 6th & Hoyt MAX stop. Hop on the Green Line (Direction: Clackamas Town Center) and ride it straight to the Lents Town Center stop.

Important Basics:

• Tickets: A Shuttle Pass must be purchased for each passenger over the age of 12.
• No Parking: The shuttle stop is for MAX/Transit riders only. There is NO PARKING available at the pickup site. Do not park at The ZED / Zoiglhaus or you risk being towed.

Shuttle Schedule (2026):

• Thursday (July 30) – Sunday (Aug 2): 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
• Monday (Aug 3): 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Frequency: Shuttles run continuous loops approx. every 45–60 minutes.

Walking Directions to Shuttle (from MAX):

1. Exit the Lents/Foster MAX station.
2. Turn Right onto SE Foster Rd.
3. Take a quick Right onto SE 92nd Ave.
4. Look for the Pickathon Shuttle Sign in front of The ZED / Zoiglhaus Brewing parking lot.

SECTION 7: GATE HOURS & TIMING

When can I arrive?

Early Arrival (Wednesday, July 29):

• Requires “Early Arrival” Add-On Ticket.
• Gates Open: 5:00 PM
• Gates Close: 10:00 PM

General Admission (Thursday, July 30 – Sunday, Aug 2):

• Gates Open: 9:00 AM
• Gates Close: 11:00 PM
• Note: You can leave the festival at any time, but you cannot drive in after gates close.

Exodus (Monday, Aug 3):

• Everyone must be packed up and off the farm by 12:00 PM (Noon).

Gear Shuttle Load-Out Hours:

• Sunday (Aug 2): 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Monday (Aug 3): 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Drop your gear at least 30 minutes before service ends each day, or it may not get picked up. Do not wait until the last minute.

Logging Road Gear Drops — 2 Options Only:

At the Gear Drop stations along the logging road, there are only two load-out piles. Make sure your gear goes in the correct one:

1. TO WELCOME LOT
2. BIKES & ADA

Plan the Rest of Your Trip

You know how to get here. Now make sure you are ready for the weekend.

• Where to Stay — Decide between the woods (camping included!) or a nearby hotel.
• Tickets & Passes Guide — Don’t forget to grab your Parking Pass or Shuttle Pass before you arrive.
• Food & Drink — See what’s on the menu and learn about our reusable dishware system.
• FAQs — Questions about what you can bring in your car? Check the list here.

Packing tips!