Pickathon
- Dates
- Aug 4 to 8, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Pendarvis Farm
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Pickathon returns to Pendarvis Farm, Happy Valley, OR, Aug 4 to 8, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Pickathon is an immersive music festival on 80 acres of Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, Oregon, near Portland, running August 4 to 8, 2027. The organizers say that for over 25 years it has hand-picked artists such as Khruangbin, Big Thief and Billy Strings before they became household names, and it bills itself as built for discovery rather than crowds. Each year more than two dozen design teams, working through the nonprofit Creative Neighborhoods, rebuild the farm as a temporary city of art-worlds, from a forest cathedral stage to a night-lit courtyard. It runs as a zero-waste festival with curated food and drink.
How it works
The 2027 presale opened with the lowest prices of the year, with general sale in early 2027 and no payment plans during the presale. Under the 2026 pass structure, four-day and three-day passes include primitive woods camping, while two-day and single-day passes do not. Vehicle camping needs its own pass, and every other vehicle needs a parking pass. A shuttle runs from Lents Town Center MAX station, a free bike pass is available, and food is served on reusable dishware.
Who it suits
This suits music lovers who prefer discovering new acts to seeing familiar headliners, and campers who like a farm setting with shade, seating and showers included in every ticket. Children 12 and under are free with a ticketed adult and get their own family programming, teens 13 to 17 have discounted passes, and the Wonderland for Kids neighborhood is built for younger visitors.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Pickathon on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport PDX.
How do I get to Pickathon?
By car
Most people drive to Pickathon. The nearest major airport is PDX, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
From PDX, take the MAX Red Line to Gateway Transit Center, transfer to the Green Line, and get off at Lents Town Center / Foster Rd station. A free Pickathon shuttle bus then runs continuous loops (approx. every 45-60 minutes) from Foster Rd MAX station to the farm all festival days.
Book / infoFestival shuttle
Runs continuous loops between two pickup points. Lents Town Center/Foster Rd MAX station, and the ZED/Zoiglhaus Brewing parking lot (5716 SE 92nd Ave), and the farm. Thu-Sun 8:00 AM-2:00 AM, Mon 8:00 AM-1:00 PM, approx. every 45-60 minutes. A paid Shuttle Pass is required for every passenger over age 12.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Pendarvis Farm is roughly 20 minutes from PDX by car/rideshare. Rideshare/taxi drop-off is routed to the South Lot (Farmhouse Neighborhood main entrance), no gear shuttle exists there, so riders carry gear in on foot; the Welcome Lot (with gear-shuttle support) is for those parking a personal vehicle, not for rideshare drop-off.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Weekend Parking Pass required (Standard or Oversized categories for the Welcome Lot). Single Day Parking passes also sold (Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun). Prices are shown on the festival's ticket page. Prepay via the festival's ticketing site. Parking is only permitted with a purchased Weekend or Single-Day Parking Pass in the Welcome Lot (19208 SE Foster Rd). The official page explicitly warns: do not type "Pickathon" into GPS, as it will take you to the wrong gate. Drop-off/rideshare uses a separate South Lot (16581 SE Hagen Rd) with no gear shuttle, self-carry only.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at PDX
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Pickathon?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 3
Car camping is offered in both South Camp (closest to the main entrance, adjacent to the Farmhouse Neighborhood transit hub: park and walk straight in, no shuttle needed) and Willow Camp (a ridge-top field with more breathing room, short walk to the action). A separate paid Vehicle Camping Pass is required beyond the Weekend Ticket/admission. Prices are shown on the festival's ticket page.
RV parking is available in both South Camp and Willow Camp; power add-ons (electrical hookups) are specifically offered for Willow Camp's Camper Van & RV sites as a paid upgrade on top of the Vehicle Camping Pass. Base RV camping otherwise runs without traditional full hookups (closer to powered/primitive than a serviced RV park). Matches live camping.types 'rv-hookups'. A secondary (non-official) source cited a rough ~$300 figure for standard RV camping.
Camper Van Parking is explicitly listed as its own category in both South Camp and Willow Camp, distinct from general car camping and RV parking, with the same Willow Camp power add-on option available to vans.
Where can I stay near Pickathon?
Budget stays 2
9225 Southeast Stark Street, Portland, 97216, Happy Valley, OR
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates24124 Southeast Stark Street, Gresham, 97030, Happy Valley, OR
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 3
9717 Southeast Sunnyside Road, Happy Valley, OR 97015
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates12566 Southeast 93rd Avenue, Oatfield, 97015, Happy Valley, OR
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates16010 Southeast 82nd Drive, Johnson City, 97015, Happy Valley, OR
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 2
12712 Southeast 2nd Circle, Vancouver, 98684, Happy Valley, OR
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates550 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, 98660, Happy Valley, OR
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 1
7025 Northeast Alderwood Road, Portland, OR 97218
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Pickathon 2027?
Aug 4 to 8, 2027
Where is Pickathon held?
Pendarvis Farm, Happy Valley, OR.