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.