Press Applications for Pickathon are now open! Limited availability, please submit this form.
Follow up with questions to press@pickathon.com. Thanks!
Why Press at Pickathon?

Press Applications for Pickathon 2025 are now open! We’re excited to invite media professionals to cover one of the most unique and immersive festivals of the year, taking place from July 31 – August 3 in Happy Valley, OR. With limited availability, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to secure your spot.
To apply, please fill out the press application form linked below. This form helps us understand your coverage plans and ensure a diverse and comprehensive media presence at the festival. Whether you’re a writer, photographer, videographer, or influencer, we want to hear from you!
Our festival offers an incredible array of experiences to cover, from groundbreaking musical performances and engaging storytelling sessions to vibrant art installations and delicious food offerings. As a member of the press, you’ll have the opportunity to go behind the scenes, meet the artists, and capture the magic that makes Pickathon a standout event in the festival circuit.
If you have any questions or need further information about the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our press team at press@pickathon.com. We’re here to assist you and ensure your experience at Pickathon is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this extraordinary event. Submit your press application today and get ready to join us for an unforgettable weekend at Pickathon 2025!
Thank you for your interest in covering Pickathon. We look forward to seeing your application and welcoming you to our festival family. Let’s make Pickathon 2025 the best one yet!
Stay tuned for more updates and announcements. Follow us on our social media channels and visit our website for the latest news. We can’t wait to share this incredible journey with you!



Pickathon in the News
#Pickathon2025
- Pickathon 2025 Lineup: Portugal. The Man, Taj Mahal, Julien Baker, and More – Rolling Stone
- Pickathon 2025 Initial Lineup Announced – BrooklynVegan
- Portugal. The Man Announce Fall 2025 Tour Dates – Consequence
- Pickathon Reveals 2025 Lineup: Portugal. The Man, Taj Mahal, Julien Baker, Torres – JamBase
- Pickathon Reveals 25th Anniversary Lineup With Portugal. The Man, Taj Mahal, Haley Heynderickx, Fruit Bats and More – Glide Magazine
- Summer Festival Szn Is Upon Us, Y’all – Portland Mercury
- Pickathon’s 25th Anniversary Lineup Released – Willamette Week
- Pickathon 2025 – EverOut
- Pickathon Announces Schedule for 2025 Festival – Portland Tribune
- Get in the Mood for Pickathon Indie Music Festival at Portland State University – Portland Tribune
- Pickathon Founder Previews 2025 Lineup as Festival Marks 25 Years – KOIN 6 News
- Pickathon Music Festival 2025 Lineup: Indie Artists Highlight 25th Anniversary – KOIN 6 News
- KOIN 6 Video Coverage – KOIN 6 News (YouTube)
- Pickathon Music Festival Announces 2025 Lineup – Yahoo Entertainment
- Project Pabst, Pickathon Music Festivals Announce 2025 Lineup – KGW
- Portugal. The Man, Taj Mahal Coming to Pickathon This Summer – The Oregonian / OregonLive
- Portland’s 2025 Summer Concert Season Features Farewell Tours, Festivals, Sold-Out Shows – The Oregonian / OregonLive
- Portland’s Summer Music Festival Lineup Is Packed. It’s Also Hanging by a Thread – The Oregonian / OregonLive
- Pickathon’s 25th Anniversary Lineup Has Been Announced – KINK.fm
- Pickathon 2025 – Music Festival Wizard
- Pickathon Announces 25th Anniversary Festival Lineup w/ Portugal. The Man, Taj Mahal, Fruit Bats – Grateful Web
- Pickathon Announces 2025 Lineup Featuring Julien Baker, Torres, Portugal. The Man & More – MXDWN
- Pickathon Announces Schedule for 2025 Festival – Oregon City News
- The Best Country and Roots Festivals in the United States – Saving Country Music
- Pickathon Announces Seed Funding Campaign To Raise $1 Million for Its Non-Profit – Philanthropy News Digest
- Pickathon 2025 – DoPDX
- Oregon Summer Events, Festivals & Fairs – Portland Monthly
- Find the Soundtrack to Your New Normal as a Parent – Willamette Week
#Pickathon2024
- Oregon Live | The Oregonian: Summer Events Guide 2024
- Portland Mercury: Mercury Music Picks
- Eugene Week
- Willamette Week: Our Picks for Portland’s Best Music Festivals This Summer
- Rolling Stone: Courtney Barnett, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Durand Jones Lead 2024 Pickathon Fest
- Consequence: Win Tickets to Pickathon 2024: Courtney Barnett, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Durand Jones
- Consequence: The Four Niche Festival Strategies Taking Over Live Music
- Stereogum: Pickathon 2024 Has Courtney Barnett, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Geese, More
- BrooklynVegan: Pickathon 2024 lineup (Courtney Barnett, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Durand Jones, Ratboys, MSPAINT, more)
- Flood Magazine: Chance Peña Scales His Internal Obstacles on New Single “The Mountain Is You”
- Portland Mercury: Hear in Portland: The Pickathon 2024 Lineup, Jenny Don’t and the Spurs’ New Album, and the Cumbia Show You Must Not Miss
- Portland Business Journal: Pickathon gets Happy Valley’s permission to keep the festival going for the next 10 years
- Willamette Week: Pickathon Will Stay at Pendarvis Farm for the Next Decade
- Portland Tribune: Pickathon indie music fest in Happy Valley receives 10-year permit renewal
- Oregon Live: Pickathon is back on after securing new permit in Happy Valley
- Oregon Live: Pickathon announces lineup for 2024 festival at Happy Valley’s Pendarvis Farm
- Glide Magazine: Courtney Barnett, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Durand Jones Top Pickathon’s 2024 Lineup
- The AU Review: Courtney Barnett to headline Portland’s iconic Pickathon Festival 2024
- KGW: Pickathon announces 2024 musical lineup
- KOIN: Pickathon lineup unveiled: Courtney Barnett, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, and more
- Here Is Oregon: Pickathon announces lineup for 2024 festival at Happy Valley’s Pendarvis Farm
- Music Festival Wizard: Pickathon 2024
- Jambands: Pickathon Music Festival Shares 2024 Artist Lineup with Courtney Barnett, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Durand Jones and More
- Mxdwn: Pickathon Announces 2024 Lineup Courtney Barnett, Bonnie Prince Billy, Elephant Revival & More
- Jambase: Pickathon 2024 Lineup Features Courtney Barnett, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Durand Jones & More
- Portland Tribune: Pickathon announces 2024 lineup
- New School Beer: Indie music fest PICKATHON announces craft beer and artisan beverages lineup
- Axios: Pickathon music festival returns this week