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✈️How to get to Pickathon
Planning your trip to Pickathon? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Portland International Airport (PDX), about 19 km from the venue.
- Allow about 27 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Portland or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Pickathon
Accommodation near the Pickathon site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Portland, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Portland.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Pickathon 2026 weather
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🗺️Things to do near Pickathon
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Pickathon. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Portland and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Pickathon 2026: the indie-folk festival in Portland, Oregon
Held on a pastoral site near Portland, Oregon, Pickathon has become since 1999 one of the most innovative and eco-responsible indie and americana festivals in the United States. From July 30 to August 2, 2026, this four-day festival attracts thousands of festival-goers for an intimate celebration of indie folk, alternative rock and psychedelic music in a unique countryside setting.
The 2026 edition brings together 8 artists with three renowned headliners. Shakey Graves brings dark and theatrical American folk, while Built to Spill embodies independent Idaho rock with psychedelic guitars. Alela Diane completes the lineup with contemplative acoustic indie folk.
The programming explores the diversity of the contemporary American indie scene. Widowspeak and The Brothers Comatose explore dream pop and alternative country sounds, while Briscoe brings more experimental touches. Sa-Roc adds a conscious hip-hop dimension to this eclectic programming.
From July 30 to August 2, 2026, discover indie folk in a pastoral setting near Portland. An eco-responsible festival that marries intimate music and environmental commitment in Oregon.
