Bickleton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Klickitat County, Washington, United States.

[2] Bickleton was first settled by Charles N. Bickle, who established a trading post and livery stable at the site.

It is billed as the oldest functioning tavern in the state, although it has changed ownership numerous times and operated under different names throughout its history.

The festival also features a 1905 Herschell-Spillman carousel, which the town purchased from Oaks Amusement Park in Portland, Oregon, in 1928.

[8] In the 1960s, Jess and Elva Brinkerhoff were picnicking in this small town after coming from nearby Richland and put a can in a tree for some birds.

Bickleton is in northeastern Klickitat County, south of the Horse Heaven Hills and the Yakama Indian Reservation.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Bickleton CDP has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12.1 km2), all of it land.