”Pickathon is not for the weak. But not in a macho way. It’s not for weak-minded or the coddled. It’s for kids, psychonauts, fans, bands, locals, out-of-towners. It works because it’s hopeful and it means it.” – Dan Boeckner Welcome To Pickathon, America’s Wild Festival Paradise “But Pickathon, which takes place every August at the […]

Since helping found the Grateful Dead, virtuosic bass player and psychedelic music trailblazer Phil Lesh has led generations of musicians and music fans in one of a kind concert experiences. Pickathon is proud to present Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band, who will be performing two different shows at the festival this summer. Playing […]

Happy New Year! We’re ringing in 2019 with a new animal and tickets for Pickathon 2019 on sale here! Join us August 2-4, 2019 at the beautiful Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, OR!

Terry Groves, Pickathon partner and all things Artist Relations & Marketing strategy, had the idea to gather some ‘Favorite Things’ from folks in the Pickathon community who are some of the hidden gems in the workforce.   In honor of 2018 as our 20th year, we aimed for 20 responses and got 14. I’ll throw […]

Introducing the Pickathon Patron Pass The concept is simple:  Attend Pickathon as if you are an artist guest. What this means: This year we are introducing a select quantity of the Pickathon Patron Pass, a luxury festival experience. Why we are offering this: As we continue to grow, we continue to face a recurring dilemma […]