Pickathon

Pickathon is an annual, three-day music festival that takes place in August at Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, Oregon.

The event has been noted for its sustainability practices: it has eliminated all plastic and single-use food and beverage containers.

[3] Pickathon founder Zale Schoenborn suggested it took "a miracle for the festival to survive through those rough first years".

[4][3] Festival organizers found a replacement property called Pudding River in Woodburn, Oregon.

[7][8] In August 2019, two arborists employed by GuildWorks died when a boom lift, which was set on an incline, toppled over during the takedown of the festival.

[21] Performers who have played include Wolf Parade, King Sunny Ade, Fruit Bats, Beach House,Tinariwen, Built to Spill, Broken Social Scene, GZA (of Wu-Tang Clan) and Armand Hammer.

[24] The "Coyote Neighborhood" is for children, including crafts, archery, wilderness experiences, and a talent show.

[30] Attendees can either bring their own tableware and water bottles or can buy plates and utensils on site.

Avett Brothers performing at Pickathon 2006
Warpaint performing at Pickathon 2014