Pickathon Returns to Happy Valley, Oregon from August 1 – 4, 2024

This weekend one of Oregon’s most prominent festivals, Pickathon, returns to Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, Oregon for a four-day run. Taking place from Thursday, August 1 – Sunday, August 4, 2024, Pickathon brings together a fusion of music, arts, food, drink and culture each summer.

Pickathon was founded by Zale Schoenborn in 1999 and was held at Horning’s Hideout, just west of Portland. In remained there through 2004 as the festival found a temporary home in Woodburn, Oregon in 2005. Then in 2006 it moved to Pendarvis Farm where it has been held ever since, but with a few setbacks here and there.

The most recent being that the festival’s permit expired at the end of last year. Festival organizers entered the year not knowing if Pickathon would return for another run.

News turned positive in late February when Pickathon was granted a renewal of its Conditional Use Permit in Happy Valley. The renewal, granted by the Happy Valley Planning Commission, ensures the festival’s presence on Pendarvis Farm for the next ten years.

“We are thrilled to announce that our 10-year permit at Pendarvis Farm has been approved, and we can officially confirm that Pickathon 2024 is happening!,” says Zale Schoenborn, Founder of Pickathon. “Right from the start, we reached out to our neighbors, the city of Happy Valley, and our community in the decision-making process for the future of Pickathon at Pendarvis Farm. This led to an incredible response, with over 1,500 letters of support and a massive turnout at the CUP approval meeting. We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming enthusiasm we have received, and we look forward to bringing the best Pickathon experience yet to our community in summer 2024!”

With the festival secured for 2024 and beyond, organizers had little time to fully prepare for this year’s festival. But they were able to curate a great lineup of artists, including a few big headliners.

A quick glance at the lineup sees Australian indie rock icon Courtney Barnett, folk group Elephant Revival, soul revivalist Durand Jones, country rock mainstay Bonnie “Prince” Billy, and “Australia’s greatest boy band,” Vacations.

As always, Pickathon stacks its lineups with an array of artistic gems including fast-rising folk songstress Jess Williamson, “New York’s Next Great Band” (Variety), Geese and folk-pop bad boy Chance Peña. The festival’s dedication to presenting eclectic artists performing a multitude of genres across the four days, music fans will be thrilled this year with the inclusion of lo-fi’s Joanna Sternberg, New Orleans brass ensemble The Soul Rebels, and folktronica duo CocoRosie.

Americana has always been well-represented at Pickathon with its 2024 festival being no exception. Portland’s own indie star Searows, Texas’ country frontman Vincent Neil Emerson, and thermo-tinged Ratboys are folk highlights on this year’s roster. With 50+ artists to discover at Pickathon 2024, these acts are just the tip of the iceberg! See below for the full 2024 lineup and click here for the complete four-day schedule.

PICKATHON 2024 – FULL ARTIST LINEUP
Courtney Barnett
Bonnie Prince Billy
Durand Jones
Elephant Revival
Vacations
Cocorosie
Adi Oasis
Vincent Neil Emerson
Geese
The Soul Rebels
Chance Peña
Billie Marten
LA LOM
Bella White
Searows
Irreversible Entanglements
Florry
Jess Williamson
Jake Kohn
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Daniel Villarreal
Melissa Carper
Water From Your Eyes
Ratboys
McKinley Dixon
Erin Rae
Joanna Sternberg
PACKS
Upchuck
Ellis Bullard
Two Runner
Logan Halstead
Fust
MSPaint
Mitchum Yacoub
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley
Dean Johnson
JD Simo
Theo Lawrence
Greg Freeman
Sluice
Jeffrey Martin
Sami Braman
John Haywood
Kara Jackson
Color Green
Johnny Franco
Kassa Overall
New Constellations 
Anna Tivel
The Barbaras
Will Paquin
Pahua
True Loves
Lo Steele

To check out the music from these artists, Pickathon has created playlists for the artists at this year’s festival.

But it is just not music that’s a highlight during Pickathon. There’s also plenty of scrumptious food and tasty beverage options. And this year is no different. The curated beer list will feature beers from an array of

With bars featured in most of the Neighborhoods at Pickathon, beer options are spread far and wide across the festival grounds.

CRAFT BEER

• Crux Fermentation Project:
  • Bochi Bochi Japanese Rice Lager Brewed with whole Calrose rice, pilsner malt, and Hallertau hops. Crisp and floral.
• Fort George Brewing:
  • Scatter Plot West Coast Pils German-Style Pilsner and West Coast IPA with a dash of citrusy hops.
  • 3-Way IPA A hazy IPA collaboration with Brujos Brewing and Ghost Town Brewing, lush and citrusy.
• Gigantic Brewing:
  • Gigantic IPA Cascade, Citra, Crystal, and Simcoe hops creating a citrusy hop confluence.
  • Gigantic Pilsner Brewed with pure mountain water and locally produced malt, showcasing the Pacific Northwest.
• Ginger Cult:
  • Cult Classic Alcoholic Ginger Beer Ginger root with a blend of molasses and spices.
• Hopworks Brewery:
  • Ferocious Citrus IPA Hazy IPA with tangerine aroma.
  • Beer Time Pilsner A classic Pilsner perfect for any time.
  • Rindless Watermelon Sour Sour brewed with watermelon, lime, and sea salt.
• Little Beast Brewing:
  • Soul Seeker West Coast IPA – Notes of tropical fruits, kumquat, melon, and citrus.
• Ninkasi Brewing:
  • Gold Lager A classic premium lager with a crystal-clear appearance and subtle sophistication.
• pFriem Family Brewers:
  • Japanese Lager Features dense, snow-white foam and bright aromas of shiso plum and green tea.
• Reuben’s Brews:
  • Summer IPA – Hop forward with citrus fruit aromas.
• Ruse Brewing:
  • Take A Little Trip Mexican Inspired Lager with Lime and Salt.
• Steeplejack Brewing Co.:
  • Frank’s Sparkling Ale: A Scottish-style sparkling ale with a low ABV of 2.80%, brewed with spelt malt for a refreshing, all-day drink.
• Via Beer:
  • Godzuki A crisp and clean rice lager perfect for any occasion.
• Widmer Bros Brewing:

CIDER

• Bauman’s Cider:
  • Authentic Cider – 100% local apples, fermented to perfection with nicely balanced sweetness and acidity.
  • Obsidian Cider – Intensely delicious, easy to drink, semi-dry blackberry cider.
• Bend Cider Co.:
  • Bend Cider Co. Mandarin Juniper – With zesty floral notes of mandarin and lightly infused Oregon juniper berries, this botanical cider feels like you’re drinking up the PNW.
• Bull Run Cider:
  • Mt Hood Sunrise – Pineapple, Cherry, and Apple Cider – This cider is bright and colorful like a Mt Hood Sunrise, with tropical fruit esters and tamed sweetness.
• Daidala Ciders:
  • Gingermelon – A fruited ginger cider crafted using locally-sourced, small-batch methods for your drinking pleasure.
• Portland Cider Company:
  • Kinda Dry – An ode to our Somerset heritage, this cider is balanced, off-dry, and crisp for timeless satisfaction.
  • Pacific Berry – A luscious and refreshing cider bursting with Northwest-grown marionberries, raspberries, and apples.
• Yonder Cider:
  • Dry – Bright, light, and refreshing with hints of orange and lime and flavors of tropical fruit, making this a very refreshing cider.

COFFEE

This year, Pickathon introduces a new multi-shop coffee model. Partnering with Proud Mary, Coava, and Guilder Coffee, Pickathon’s new “Coffee Tech Barista Mentor Program” offers first-job training for aspiring baristas. This exciting program kicks off at Pickathon 2024 and expands throughout the year, mentoring the next generation of baristas. Tips from coffee sales will support Pickathon’s “Creative Neighborhoods” initiative, helping to get Pickathon’s community programs off the ground.  

Visit creativeneighborhoods.com for more info!

HARD KOMBUCHA

Brewed with the earth in mind with real ingredients.

• Juneshine: Known for its delicious and better-for-you canned cocktails and hard kombucha, sustainably brewed with real ingredients.

ZERO ABV BEVERAGES

Pickathon 2024 offers a range of bright, balanced non-alcoholic refreshments from leading brands!

• Boneyard Elixir: Sparkling CBD beverages made from natural ingredients and hemp-derived CBD. Designed to facilitate a balance between your lifestyle and well-being.
• For Bitter For Worse: Smokin’ Cherry Margarita – Portland’s Nonalc cocktails brand using organic botanicals. Signature cocktail with Northwest cherries, smoky spice, and lime.
• Lolo Hops: Non-alcoholic sparkling hops refreshments that deliver more flavor and function than the average bubbly water. Crafted with whole-plant Pacific Northwest hemp and hops, these beverages are bright, balanced, and fragrant, perfect for any occasion.

SPIRITS

Top-shelf tastes with a community-driven focus leads the spirits list. Cocktails designed by Molly Wolfe will be announced with the specialty cocktail menu going live at pickathon.com/lineup/beverages

• Bulleit Bourbon: A whiskey that explores frontiers in more ways than one, Bulleit is proud to be the official whisky partner of Pickathon 2024.
• Broker’s Gin: A true London Dry Gin made in a 200-year-old distillery in England, using a traditional copper pot still. Celebrated for its quality and support for the arts.
• Diplomatico Rum: A rum passionately crafted, recognized as one of the leading super premium rums worldwide.
• El Jimador: Crafted with an unwavering commitment to quality, offering premium, 100% blue Weber agave tequila.
• New Deal Distillery:
  • Portland 90 Vodka: Portland’s original craft vodka distilled in custom copper vodka column stills, delivering a clean, classic taste at 45%.
  • Distiller’s Cut Rum: A small-batch white rum crafted from French agricole style and molasses wash, featuring butterscotch and lime blossom aromas, at 43%.
• Sun Ranch Vodka: The spirited answer to your bar well wishes, where quality meets affordability. Top-shelf taste with a community-driven focus.

Pickathon will also feature its Curation Chef + Artist Series that pairs local chefs with artists from its music lineup with foodie events during the four-day festival. The series will feature Cameron Lee Dunlap of Morchella, Lauren Breneman and John Boisse of Astral, Kelsey Miguel of Not Umami’s Cooking, Luna Contreras of Chelo, and Rodney Muirhead of Podnah’s Pit. The chefs will create multi-course meals complemented by drinks from a featured bartender and sets from Pickathon DJs. Tickets are available now.

To learn more about Pickathon and to purchase a variety of various ticket options, visit pickathon.com.