About Pickathon
Experience the 14th Annual Pickathon Indie Roots Music Festival at the one and only Pendarvis Farm near Portland, OR.
Here’s just a few of the myriad of reasons you should make your plans today.
o Pickathon curates the best 50 bands that imagination allows.
o Continuous three day weekend of music presented on 6 stages (Mt. View Stage [outdoor], Fir Meadows Stage [outdoor], The Woods Stage [Solar Powered - outdoor], Starlight Stage [All Ages - Late Night - outdoor], the Galaxy Barn [indoor], and the Workshop Barn [indoor workshops]. The Galaxy Barn stage becomes a late-night (21+) venue at 9pm until 2AM.
o Pendarvis Farm provides lush meadow and forested campgrounds with hiking, audience views of Mt. Hood, local food and goods vendors, three unique beer gardens, beautiful site and stage designs, free drinking water, an array of shade and venue covering, and much more.
o Support Pickathon’s efforts in becoming a leader in music festivals through a host of initiatives that include; eliminating single use dishware and utensils, eliminating all plastic water bottles and cups with the help of Klean Kanteen , an alternative transportation plan (Local Mass Transit from EcoShuttle, Travel to Portland without Renting a Car, Bike Routes and Secure Bike Parking, and Carpool Matching), a variety of renewable energy uses, composting and recycling, and partnering with a variety of conscious sponsors.
o An amazing array of affordable, organic, local, and sustainable Food and Drink Menu options are available onsite to make your stay a culinary experience as well as musical paradise.
o Pickathon features several musical workshops taught by the performing artists.
o Kids under 12 are free when the family comes to Pickathon and will be greeted by a continuous array of planned kid activities and performances throughout the weekend.
o Pendarvis Farm includes classic wooded Oregon hiking trails to take a break and enjoy peace and solitude.
Hope to see you there!
2012 Pickathon Staff
Here’s just a few of the myriad of reasons you should make your plans today.
o Pickathon curates the best 50 bands that imagination allows.
o Continuous three day weekend of music presented on 6 stages (Mt. View Stage [outdoor], Fir Meadows Stage [outdoor], The Woods Stage [Solar Powered - outdoor], Starlight Stage [All Ages - Late Night - outdoor], the Galaxy Barn [indoor], and the Workshop Barn [indoor workshops]. The Galaxy Barn stage becomes a late-night (21+) venue at 9pm until 2AM.
o Pendarvis Farm provides lush meadow and forested campgrounds with hiking, audience views of Mt. Hood, local food and goods vendors, three unique beer gardens, beautiful site and stage designs, free drinking water, an array of shade and venue covering, and much more.
o Support Pickathon’s efforts in becoming a leader in music festivals through a host of initiatives that include; eliminating single use dishware and utensils, eliminating all plastic water bottles and cups with the help of Klean Kanteen , an alternative transportation plan (Local Mass Transit from EcoShuttle, Travel to Portland without Renting a Car, Bike Routes and Secure Bike Parking, and Carpool Matching), a variety of renewable energy uses, composting and recycling, and partnering with a variety of conscious sponsors.
o An amazing array of affordable, organic, local, and sustainable Food and Drink Menu options are available onsite to make your stay a culinary experience as well as musical paradise.
o Pickathon features several musical workshops taught by the performing artists.
o Kids under 12 are free when the family comes to Pickathon and will be greeted by a continuous array of planned kid activities and performances throughout the weekend.
o Pendarvis Farm includes classic wooded Oregon hiking trails to take a break and enjoy peace and solitude.
Hope to see you there!
2012 Pickathon Staff
Sustainability
Pickathon is a non-typical music festival experience that goes well beyond being simply just another music festival. Nowhere else can you witness such a diverse mix of world class artists set in what is commonly considered the most innovative, comfortable, and well designed festival experience in the world.
Here's are a few of our thoughts on being sustainable...
No Single Use Cups, Bottles, Dishes and Utensils:
In 2011 Pickathon was the first large outdoor music festival in the United States to eliminate single-use dishware and utensils.
When you come to Pickathon in 2012 you would have two options for eating food from any of our local food vendors:
1. Provide your own dishes and utensils to have vendors serve food on which you would be responsible to clean and store yourself.
2. Receive your food on Pickathon dishware (provided by Bambooware)
Since 2010 festival organizers have taken huge steps and committed to eliminating all plastic beverage containers, making Pickathon the first music festival in the country to go plastic (bottle and cup) free.
Stainless Steel Cups have succesfully replaced throw-away cups in the beer gardens at Pickathon.
Ample free drinking water is available throughout Pendarvis Farm, bring your bottles and refill whenever needed.
Dish rinsing and washing stations are placed near the vendor area for patrons who choose to bring and wash their own dishes.
Recycling:
Pickathon's recycling and compost team is made up of volunteers who spend most of the festival rounding up everything that can be either recycled or composted. Pickathon will add to the 2011 compost infrastructure by adding a collection area in the car camping area in additon to the exisitng compost collection posts in the food vending area where all the waste produced by the food vendors is composted. The best and easiest way to limit this waste is by limiting what you bring and use yourself, and not forgetting your reusable cups, mugs, water bottles, plates, bowls, spoons, knifes and forks.
Here is what you will need to know in regards to Pickathon and Recycling: Aluminum and Plastics 1-6 are welcome, and the majority of what is collected (cans, plastic bottles, cups, tubs, etc..).. Glass is strongly discouraged from bringing on site, but when it does we cash it in.
Renewable Energy:
Pendarvis Farm hosts a permanent solar array on the roof of the Galaxy Barn with help from Pickathon's energy partner, REC Solar. The energy from the array offsets 100% of the energy used in the Galaxy Barn plus 100% of the electricity used by the food and craft vendors. The Woods Stage has been powered by solar energy since 2008 and will continue to use energy from the solar array set up in the camping parking lot to meet the electrical needs of the stage.
The medical tent, front gate check-in and ticketing areas have been solar-powered in the past and will be again this year. Renewable energy designer/engineer Tom Ullmann will also utilize his latest Hybrid Renewable Energy Trailer design which, will incorporate hybrid wind and solar power generation in helping to continue the increase of different types of renewable energies as Pickathon continues to expand.
More than 3.5 miles of trails meander through the woods, leading to various camping areas. At night, these trails are lit with LED lights that are also solar powered.
Transportation:
When it comes to transportation and getting to Pendarvis Farm, Pickathon organizers have put a lot of thought into ways to make it easy for people to get there using alternative transportation. A local transportation company, named EcoShuttle, runs all day and far into the night from the Clackamas Transit Center MAX light rail station (the nearest public transportation hub) out to Pendarvis Farm.
The Pickathon also strongly encourages cycling to the event and provides detailed route descriptions, links to Google Earth and Bike There!" trip planners. For people who prefer to carpool, Pickathon even provides instructions on how to register for the local carpool matching site, Ride Share Online" .
People traveling from out of town can book a room at any of the partner hotels, which will shuttle guests from the airport to the hotel, then from the hotel to Pendarvis Farm, free of charge. Or hop on the MAX at the airport and then take the EcoShuttle from the Clackamas Transit Center to the farm. Here's a link to the schedule:.
In 2011 around 25% of festival goers opted for alternative transportation to and from the festival. The long term goal is to increase that number to above 50% within the next five years.
Here's are a few of our thoughts on being sustainable...
No Single Use Cups, Bottles, Dishes and Utensils:
In 2011 Pickathon was the first large outdoor music festival in the United States to eliminate single-use dishware and utensils.
When you come to Pickathon in 2012 you would have two options for eating food from any of our local food vendors:
1. Provide your own dishes and utensils to have vendors serve food on which you would be responsible to clean and store yourself.
2. Receive your food on Pickathon dishware (provided by Bambooware)
Since 2010 festival organizers have taken huge steps and committed to eliminating all plastic beverage containers, making Pickathon the first music festival in the country to go plastic (bottle and cup) free.
Stainless Steel Cups have succesfully replaced throw-away cups in the beer gardens at Pickathon.
Ample free drinking water is available throughout Pendarvis Farm, bring your bottles and refill whenever needed.
Dish rinsing and washing stations are placed near the vendor area for patrons who choose to bring and wash their own dishes.
Recycling:
Pickathon's recycling and compost team is made up of volunteers who spend most of the festival rounding up everything that can be either recycled or composted. Pickathon will add to the 2011 compost infrastructure by adding a collection area in the car camping area in additon to the exisitng compost collection posts in the food vending area where all the waste produced by the food vendors is composted. The best and easiest way to limit this waste is by limiting what you bring and use yourself, and not forgetting your reusable cups, mugs, water bottles, plates, bowls, spoons, knifes and forks.
Here is what you will need to know in regards to Pickathon and Recycling: Aluminum and Plastics 1-6 are welcome, and the majority of what is collected (cans, plastic bottles, cups, tubs, etc..).. Glass is strongly discouraged from bringing on site, but when it does we cash it in.
Renewable Energy:
Pendarvis Farm hosts a permanent solar array on the roof of the Galaxy Barn with help from Pickathon's energy partner, REC Solar. The energy from the array offsets 100% of the energy used in the Galaxy Barn plus 100% of the electricity used by the food and craft vendors. The Woods Stage has been powered by solar energy since 2008 and will continue to use energy from the solar array set up in the camping parking lot to meet the electrical needs of the stage.
The medical tent, front gate check-in and ticketing areas have been solar-powered in the past and will be again this year. Renewable energy designer/engineer Tom Ullmann will also utilize his latest Hybrid Renewable Energy Trailer design which, will incorporate hybrid wind and solar power generation in helping to continue the increase of different types of renewable energies as Pickathon continues to expand.
More than 3.5 miles of trails meander through the woods, leading to various camping areas. At night, these trails are lit with LED lights that are also solar powered.
Transportation:
When it comes to transportation and getting to Pendarvis Farm, Pickathon organizers have put a lot of thought into ways to make it easy for people to get there using alternative transportation. A local transportation company, named EcoShuttle, runs all day and far into the night from the Clackamas Transit Center MAX light rail station (the nearest public transportation hub) out to Pendarvis Farm.
The Pickathon also strongly encourages cycling to the event and provides detailed route descriptions, links to Google Earth and Bike There!" trip planners. For people who prefer to carpool, Pickathon even provides instructions on how to register for the local carpool matching site, Ride Share Online" .
People traveling from out of town can book a room at any of the partner hotels, which will shuttle guests from the airport to the hotel, then from the hotel to Pendarvis Farm, free of charge. Or hop on the MAX at the airport and then take the EcoShuttle from the Clackamas Transit Center to the farm. Here's a link to the schedule:.
In 2011 around 25% of festival goers opted for alternative transportation to and from the festival. The long term goal is to increase that number to above 50% within the next five years.
Travel to Pickathon
If you are planning on traveling to Portland from far away places we have a variety of options for you to consider.
PDX International Airport
Amtrak Railway
Greyhound Bus
All of these options are conveniently located close to our partner Hotels.
No matter where you stay you can easily get to Pendarvis Farm by referencing the transportation section.
If you are interested in other adventures you could have while you visit the area we recommend you check out the Oregon Mount Hood Territory website.
PDX International Airport
Amtrak Railway
Greyhound Bus
All of these options are conveniently located close to our partner Hotels.
No matter where you stay you can easily get to Pendarvis Farm by referencing the transportation section.
If you are interested in other adventures you could have while you visit the area we recommend you check out the Oregon Mount Hood Territory website.
Gate Times
For all the folks that want to camp.
If you purchased a Pickathon Weekend Ticket the gates open at 9am on Friday August 3rd, and you can remain on site until 2pm Monday August 6th.
If you purchased Early Thursday Entry, the gates are open for a limited window on Thursday August 2nd, between Noon and 8PM.
For those coming just for the day.
Gates open and close at the following times on each day, and you must have your car out of the day lot each night.
Friday - Noon to Midnight.
Saturday - 9AM to Midnight
Sunday - 9AM to 11pm
If you purchased a Pickathon Weekend Ticket the gates open at 9am on Friday August 3rd, and you can remain on site until 2pm Monday August 6th.
If you purchased Early Thursday Entry, the gates are open for a limited window on Thursday August 2nd, between Noon and 8PM.
For those coming just for the day.
Gates open and close at the following times on each day, and you must have your car out of the day lot each night.
Friday - Noon to Midnight.
Saturday - 9AM to Midnight
Sunday - 9AM to 11pm
Directions
Pendarvis Farm is close to SE Foster and 172nd on the Southeast side of Mt. Scott (16581 SE Hagen Rd, Happy Valley, OR, 97086).
Before you decide on driving to Pickathon please consider one of the many alternative transportation options.
Before you decide on driving to Pickathon please consider one of the many alternative transportation options.
Camping
We recommend you start by viewing the detailed 2011 Pendarvis Farm Site Map as it will give you the most detailed information about camping.
Note: Pendarvis Farm is going to continue to evolve and improve, thanks in large part to an amazing crew of Work Party Volunteers and Farm Friends who are out there throughout the year making constant improvements to the farm.
In 2011 20 new acres of camping with the Pendarvis Farm was opened up along with over one mile of new trails. This effectively double the amount of camping onsite over 2010 and should continue to provide a quailty camping experience for all.
Gates open at noon on Friday or if you have a Early Thursday Entry ticket then you can come as soon as Thursday between the hours of 4PM-8PM. We encourage everyone to come as early as you can and setup camp before the festivities start!
Pendarvis Farm is a great mix of Doug Fir forests and meadows that we are excited for folks to experience firsthand.
Here's a summary of what one can expect.
We have greatly expanded the available Old and second growth forested camping within 150 to 3000 feet of the parking lot. We will be offering a gear shuttle service (marked on the map above) to take gear into and out of the woods. The gear shuttle will consist of a limited number of slow moving golf cart type vehicles with a trunk like bed where campers can load in gear as it passes, walk beside the shuttle, and remove the gear when it is close to the desired campsite. We will also have some manual pull carts available for hauling, but we recommend you come prepared to carry all of your own gear from the parking lot to the woods.
Bring shoes in addition to flip flops as you will be some of the first campers every staying at Pendarvis and some brush and blackberries remain scattered throughout the farm.
RV Parking, Camping In Your Car, and Camping Near Your Car Passes are very limited and we recommend you buy your pass immediately if this is of interest for you.
Note: Car camping includes vehicles as large as VW vans but does not include trailers of any sort.
Note: Much of the car camping options are not on level ground and there is very little shade so be prepared.
RV Parking is located along the wooded edge (North side) of the camping parking lot (very limited).
Note: There are no water, sanitary, or electric hookups available on site.
Family Camping will be designated in both the car camping and the woods this year. In general any spot should be suitable for families. However, there are several large groups that attend Pickathon each year, several of which are known for being fairly lively until the early hours. All great folks, but just not the types that you would want to camp next to with the kiddos ...
Car camping for any special needs is available (must be approved when buying a car pass).
To keep from overcrowding the venue we are requiring:
Every person bringing a car to purchase the appropriate car pass [click here]..
We are happy to report that there will be plenty of shady spots for camping and relaxing but remember to bring anything to limit sun exposure as it will likely be hot, and most of the actual music venue will have some daytime exposure.
We also ask everyone to come prepared so as to minimize the number of entries and exits made by all the cars since we want to be respectful to the locals from a traffic perspective.
OTHER CAMPING INFO
While we wait for the 2012 Pickathon Menu, check out our 2011 Food and Drink Menu - which represents an amazing array of delicious, affordable, organic, locals that should allow everyone attending to eat all weekend without ever needing to bring a single bag of groceries.
Ice will be available for purchase.
Drinking water will be provided free of charge from on-site water trucks. Bring your bottles and cups and mugs.
There will be ATM's on-site, located adjacent to the Galaxy Barn.
Portable toilets, Recycling, Composting, and Hand Washing stations are located throughout the venue and campground.
There will be both Shower and Sauna facility onsite provided by Oasis Express. A Shower or Sauna will cost $5 individually or $8 dollars for both. A comfortable waiting area will be located close to the Oasis showers.
No telephones are available to the public for local calls but cell phones should work fine.
Please be mindful of your impact on the land and keep up diligently with your trash. Deposit all trash in the main waste dumpster by the camping parking lot when possible.
Note: Pendarvis Farm is going to continue to evolve and improve, thanks in large part to an amazing crew of Work Party Volunteers and Farm Friends who are out there throughout the year making constant improvements to the farm.
In 2011 20 new acres of camping with the Pendarvis Farm was opened up along with over one mile of new trails. This effectively double the amount of camping onsite over 2010 and should continue to provide a quailty camping experience for all.
Gates open at noon on Friday or if you have a Early Thursday Entry ticket then you can come as soon as Thursday between the hours of 4PM-8PM. We encourage everyone to come as early as you can and setup camp before the festivities start!
Pendarvis Farm is a great mix of Doug Fir forests and meadows that we are excited for folks to experience firsthand.
Here's a summary of what one can expect.
We have greatly expanded the available Old and second growth forested camping within 150 to 3000 feet of the parking lot. We will be offering a gear shuttle service (marked on the map above) to take gear into and out of the woods. The gear shuttle will consist of a limited number of slow moving golf cart type vehicles with a trunk like bed where campers can load in gear as it passes, walk beside the shuttle, and remove the gear when it is close to the desired campsite. We will also have some manual pull carts available for hauling, but we recommend you come prepared to carry all of your own gear from the parking lot to the woods.
Bring shoes in addition to flip flops as you will be some of the first campers every staying at Pendarvis and some brush and blackberries remain scattered throughout the farm.
RV Parking, Camping In Your Car, and Camping Near Your Car Passes are very limited and we recommend you buy your pass immediately if this is of interest for you.
Note: Car camping includes vehicles as large as VW vans but does not include trailers of any sort.
Note: Much of the car camping options are not on level ground and there is very little shade so be prepared.
RV Parking is located along the wooded edge (North side) of the camping parking lot (very limited).
Note: There are no water, sanitary, or electric hookups available on site.
Family Camping will be designated in both the car camping and the woods this year. In general any spot should be suitable for families. However, there are several large groups that attend Pickathon each year, several of which are known for being fairly lively until the early hours. All great folks, but just not the types that you would want to camp next to with the kiddos ...
Car camping for any special needs is available (must be approved when buying a car pass).
To keep from overcrowding the venue we are requiring:
Every person bringing a car to purchase the appropriate car pass [click here]..
We are happy to report that there will be plenty of shady spots for camping and relaxing but remember to bring anything to limit sun exposure as it will likely be hot, and most of the actual music venue will have some daytime exposure.
We also ask everyone to come prepared so as to minimize the number of entries and exits made by all the cars since we want to be respectful to the locals from a traffic perspective.
OTHER CAMPING INFO
While we wait for the 2012 Pickathon Menu, check out our 2011 Food and Drink Menu - which represents an amazing array of delicious, affordable, organic, locals that should allow everyone attending to eat all weekend without ever needing to bring a single bag of groceries.
Ice will be available for purchase.
Drinking water will be provided free of charge from on-site water trucks. Bring your bottles and cups and mugs.
There will be ATM's on-site, located adjacent to the Galaxy Barn.
Portable toilets, Recycling, Composting, and Hand Washing stations are located throughout the venue and campground.
There will be both Shower and Sauna facility onsite provided by Oasis Express. A Shower or Sauna will cost $5 individually or $8 dollars for both. A comfortable waiting area will be located close to the Oasis showers.
No telephones are available to the public for local calls but cell phones should work fine.
Please be mindful of your impact on the land and keep up diligently with your trash. Deposit all trash in the main waste dumpster by the camping parking lot when possible.
Food & Drink
The 2012 Pickathon will feature an amazing array of affordable, organic, and local food carts and restaurants. Three Beer and Wine Gardens featuring Widmer Brothers Brewing, Evolution Wine, and Hopworks Urban Brewery. Here's the 2011 Food and Drink Menu For Reference. Stay tuned here and prepare to make your Pickathon weekend a culinary experience as well as a musical paradsie.
Lodging
Pickathon is pleased to accommodate out-of-town guests that will be attending the 2012 festival.
Howard Johnson and Days Inn will be offering a free shuttle service (from Portland Airport to Hotel, from Hotel to Pendarvis Farm, from Pendarvis Farm to Hotel). Hours for the shuttles will be 8:00am to 3:00am - which will be the last shuttle leaving Pendarvis Farm/Pickathon for the evening...
Monarch Hotel is not providing guests with a free shuttle service, instead we have made arrangements with EcoShuttle allowing guests staying at Monarch to purchase a Weekend Bus Pass - which will get them to/from Pendarvis Farm all weekend, following the EcoShuttle Schedule.
When Making reservations at any of the below partner hotels it is best to call in, and you must make sure to reference the "Pickathon Group Rate".
Howard Johnson Clackamas / Sunnyside Inn
12855 SE 97th Ave, Clackamas, OR 97015
Rate: $74 + 7% tax
Phone: 503-652-1500
Days Inn Portland South
9717 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR 97015
Rate: $77 + 7% tax
Phone: 503-654-1699
Monarch Hotel & Conference Center
12566 S.E. 93rd Ave, Clackamas, OR 97015
Rate: $99 + 7% tax
Phone: 800-492-8700
*Monarch Hotel does not provide guests with a Shuttle Service to/from Pendarvis Farm, but guests are able to purchase a Bus Pass from EcoShuttle, which will get you to/from Pendarvis Farm all weekend long. To purchase this pass ($15) please visit the Tickets Page. Also, follow this link for the EcoShuttle Schedule.
If these folks do not fit your fancy, please take a look at the Mt. Hood Territory Website, as they have an expansive list of all Lodging Options in Clackamas County.
Howard Johnson and Days Inn will be offering a free shuttle service (from Portland Airport to Hotel, from Hotel to Pendarvis Farm, from Pendarvis Farm to Hotel). Hours for the shuttles will be 8:00am to 3:00am - which will be the last shuttle leaving Pendarvis Farm/Pickathon for the evening...
Monarch Hotel is not providing guests with a free shuttle service, instead we have made arrangements with EcoShuttle allowing guests staying at Monarch to purchase a Weekend Bus Pass - which will get them to/from Pendarvis Farm all weekend, following the EcoShuttle Schedule.
When Making reservations at any of the below partner hotels it is best to call in, and you must make sure to reference the "Pickathon Group Rate".
Howard Johnson Clackamas / Sunnyside Inn
12855 SE 97th Ave, Clackamas, OR 97015
Rate: $74 + 7% tax
Phone: 503-652-1500
Days Inn Portland South
9717 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR 97015
Rate: $77 + 7% tax
Phone: 503-654-1699
Monarch Hotel & Conference Center
12566 S.E. 93rd Ave, Clackamas, OR 97015
Rate: $99 + 7% tax
Phone: 800-492-8700
*Monarch Hotel does not provide guests with a Shuttle Service to/from Pendarvis Farm, but guests are able to purchase a Bus Pass from EcoShuttle, which will get you to/from Pendarvis Farm all weekend long. To purchase this pass ($15) please visit the Tickets Page. Also, follow this link for the EcoShuttle Schedule.
If these folks do not fit your fancy, please take a look at the Mt. Hood Territory Website, as they have an expansive list of all Lodging Options in Clackamas County.
Transportation
Pickathon encourages everyone to make a difference by considering a number of alternative modes of transportation besides simply driving a car to the festival.
Listed below is a summary of the many possible options.
To purchase the Weekend EcoShuttle Bus Pass in advance - visit http://www.pickathon.com/tickets
To purchase the Weekend EcoShuttle Bus Pass in advance - visit http://www.pickathon.com/tickets
MAX SCHEDULE - GREEN LINE MAX SCHEDULE
TRAVEL TO PORTLAND WITHOUT RENTING A CAR
Option #1 - Travel to Portland by airplane, train, or bus and stay at one of our Lodging Partners who will provide free of charge shuttle service between the Hotel and Pickathon.
Option #2 - Travel to Portland by airplane, train, or bus and finish your journey to Pickathon by taxi or our Mass Transit Shuttle (see above) and camp onsite.
TRAVEL BY BICYCLE
We suggest 3 possible bike routes below. We also encourage folks to research their own bike routes because there are tradeoffs (less traffic, less hills, best lighted, etc...) in picking which bike route is best.
Bike Route 1 (Easiest) - From I-205 Bikepath -- Easy riding on good bike lanes, well lit, and mostly flat.
From the I-205 Bikepath, take Sunnyside Rd all the way to 162nd. Bike lanes and good lighting exist the entire way up Sunnyside until you reach 162nd, but consider yourself warned that the intense suburban scenery is less than stunning.
Take a left onto 162nd and continue (.8 miles) until it bends right into Hagen Road. You will see Pendarvis Farm within 300 feet. 162nd and Hagen is the only portion of this journey without designated bike lanes.
Bike Route 2 - Springwater Corridor (Medium because of traffic on 172nd and Foster) - Mostly flat with road traffic and small road shoulders on both Foster (300 feet) and 172nd (~1.5miles)
Take 158th off of the Springwater Corridor trail and take a left on Foster.
Go 300 feet and take right onto 162nd.
Continue down 162nd until you come to the tee of SE Sager and SE Vrandenburg Rd. (Take a left onto Sager)
Sager Intersects 172 where you take a right and continue down 172nd until Hagen Rd.
Take a right down Hagen Rd and you will see Pendarvis Farm within .3 miles
Bike Route 3 - Springwater Corridor (Hard because of the big hills) - The most scenic route through Happy Valley with the least amount of traffic and a lot of big hill climbing.
Take 158th off of the Springwater Corridor trail and take a left on Foster.
Go 300 feet and take right onto 162nd.
Continue down 162nd until you come to the SE Clatsop Rd where you will take a right.
Continue ~4000ft uphill and take a right on 145th.
Continue straight on 145th about 1.5 miles (past King Street) until it merges with 147th and continue straight again for ~.2 miles until you see Monner Rd.
Take a left on Monner Rd. and be careful as this is a steep decent down to 162nd Ave.
Take a left on 162nd and follow it as it bends and turns into Hagen Rd (~.2 miles) and you will see Pendarvis Farm within 300 feet.
Here are two resources for finding your own bike route
Option 1 - Use the Bicycle Trip Planner at to look at routes from any starting address.
Option 2 - Follow the four easy steps to use Google Earth with Metro's Bike There! plug in to show recommended bike routes over a 3D topology.
Step 1 - Download the free Google Earth beta application and install the application on your PC or Mac by clicking here.
Step 2 -
Then download Metro's bike routes file "bike_there.kmz" by clicking here.
Step 3 - Open Google Earth on your computer, and then from within Google Earth, go to file > open and open the Metro "Bike There" file.
Step 4 - Use the dashboard in Google Earth to fly over the region and have a bird's eye view of the bike routes.
Listed below is a summary of the many possible options.
To purchase the Weekend EcoShuttle Bus Pass in advance - visit http://www.pickathon.com/tickets
To purchase the Weekend EcoShuttle Bus Pass in advance - visit http://www.pickathon.com/tickets
MAX SCHEDULE - GREEN LINE MAX SCHEDULE
TRAVEL TO PORTLAND WITHOUT RENTING A CAR
Option #1 - Travel to Portland by airplane, train, or bus and stay at one of our Lodging Partners who will provide free of charge shuttle service between the Hotel and Pickathon.
Option #2 - Travel to Portland by airplane, train, or bus and finish your journey to Pickathon by taxi or our Mass Transit Shuttle (see above) and camp onsite.
TRAVEL BY BICYCLE
We suggest 3 possible bike routes below. We also encourage folks to research their own bike routes because there are tradeoffs (less traffic, less hills, best lighted, etc...) in picking which bike route is best.
Bike Route 1 (Easiest) - From I-205 Bikepath -- Easy riding on good bike lanes, well lit, and mostly flat.
From the I-205 Bikepath, take Sunnyside Rd all the way to 162nd. Bike lanes and good lighting exist the entire way up Sunnyside until you reach 162nd, but consider yourself warned that the intense suburban scenery is less than stunning.
Take a left onto 162nd and continue (.8 miles) until it bends right into Hagen Road. You will see Pendarvis Farm within 300 feet. 162nd and Hagen is the only portion of this journey without designated bike lanes.
Bike Route 2 - Springwater Corridor (Medium because of traffic on 172nd and Foster) - Mostly flat with road traffic and small road shoulders on both Foster (300 feet) and 172nd (~1.5miles)
Take 158th off of the Springwater Corridor trail and take a left on Foster.
Go 300 feet and take right onto 162nd.
Continue down 162nd until you come to the tee of SE Sager and SE Vrandenburg Rd. (Take a left onto Sager)
Sager Intersects 172 where you take a right and continue down 172nd until Hagen Rd.
Take a right down Hagen Rd and you will see Pendarvis Farm within .3 miles
Bike Route 3 - Springwater Corridor (Hard because of the big hills) - The most scenic route through Happy Valley with the least amount of traffic and a lot of big hill climbing.
Take 158th off of the Springwater Corridor trail and take a left on Foster.
Go 300 feet and take right onto 162nd.
Continue down 162nd until you come to the SE Clatsop Rd where you will take a right.
Continue ~4000ft uphill and take a right on 145th.
Continue straight on 145th about 1.5 miles (past King Street) until it merges with 147th and continue straight again for ~.2 miles until you see Monner Rd.
Take a left on Monner Rd. and be careful as this is a steep decent down to 162nd Ave.
Take a left on 162nd and follow it as it bends and turns into Hagen Rd (~.2 miles) and you will see Pendarvis Farm within 300 feet.
Here are two resources for finding your own bike route
Option 1 - Use the Bicycle Trip Planner at to look at routes from any starting address.
Option 2 - Follow the four easy steps to use Google Earth with Metro's Bike There! plug in to show recommended bike routes over a 3D topology.
Step 1 - Download the free Google Earth beta application and install the application on your PC or Mac by clicking here.
Step 2 -
Then download Metro's bike routes file "bike_there.kmz" by clicking here.
Step 3 - Open Google Earth on your computer, and then from within Google Earth, go to file > open and open the Metro "Bike There" file.
Step 4 - Use the dashboard in Google Earth to fly over the region and have a bird's eye view of the bike routes.
Do's and Dont's
You must follow some basic neighborly rules otherwise you could be turned away or be asked to leave at anytime.
Absolutely no pets are allowed. (Farm Rules!)
No fires of any sorts (including candles), fireworks, or firearms allowed.
You can use campstoves under controlled supervised circumstances.
Respect your fellow festival goers, campers, and Pendarvis Farm neighbors
No glass our outside alchohol will be allowed in the camping area and venues at Pendarvis Farm.
Parking Lot Picking is heavily encouraged, but be mindful of places you choose to pick.
Absolutely no pets are allowed. (Farm Rules!)
No fires of any sorts (including candles), fireworks, or firearms allowed.
You can use campstoves under controlled supervised circumstances.
Respect your fellow festival goers, campers, and Pendarvis Farm neighbors
No glass our outside alchohol will be allowed in the camping area and venues at Pendarvis Farm.
Parking Lot Picking is heavily encouraged, but be mindful of places you choose to pick.
Kids
Families are a large part of the annual Pickathon tradition and we'll continue to do our best in making this the absolute best weekend of the year.
All kids under 12 get in for free when coming to Pickathon with the family.
Full Kids Schedule will be posted right here closer to the event, stay tuned!
One of the coolest things for parents is that Pickathon will have Pickathon Radio broadcasting the Mountain View and Fir Meadows stages on 90.1 FM so you can listen in from anywhere in the campground. So when you're putting the kids to bed or just hanging out back at the campsite you can stay connected the whole time.
All kids under 12 get in for free when coming to Pickathon with the family.
Full Kids Schedule will be posted right here closer to the event, stay tuned!
One of the coolest things for parents is that Pickathon will have Pickathon Radio broadcasting the Mountain View and Fir Meadows stages on 90.1 FM so you can listen in from anywhere in the campground. So when you're putting the kids to bed or just hanging out back at the campsite you can stay connected the whole time.
Pendarvis Farm
Hey Farm Friends!
Thanks for coming. It wouldn’t be fun without you!
Please read: We appreciate your help to make our parties fun, safe, creative, and carefree. We thank you for partying safely and acting honorably, and respecting our neighbors. Be aware of inherent risks, like uneven ground, thorns, wasps, mud, fires.
Don’t block the driveways, FIRELANES OR PATHS. We can’t be held responsible for lost items, though we do try to round them up as best we can. Please: if you break or damage something, tell us. • Leave nothing but footprints • No unauthorized fires. • Don’t litter cigarette butts, microtrash, tc. • Turn it down if we request it. • Do not feed horses or enter paddocks • Do not destroy valuable/native plants • Respect wildlife, and our pets. •Party legally and don’t party and drive. •Have fun and come back! • Be aware. Be careful. Act responsibly. • Thank You! • The Pendarvis Farm Community thrives with mutual trust!
YOUR PRESENCE HERE ASSUMES THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE INHERENT RISKS ON THIS PROPERTY AND THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF, YOUR CHILDREN AND YOUR GUESTS. PENDARVIS FARM, PENDARVIS FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND THEIR HEIRS ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURY OR ACCIDENT YOU & YOURS MAY INCUR RELATED TO YOUR VISIT.
Thanks for coming. It wouldn’t be fun without you!
Please read: We appreciate your help to make our parties fun, safe, creative, and carefree. We thank you for partying safely and acting honorably, and respecting our neighbors. Be aware of inherent risks, like uneven ground, thorns, wasps, mud, fires.
Don’t block the driveways, FIRELANES OR PATHS. We can’t be held responsible for lost items, though we do try to round them up as best we can. Please: if you break or damage something, tell us. • Leave nothing but footprints • No unauthorized fires. • Don’t litter cigarette butts, microtrash, tc. • Turn it down if we request it. • Do not feed horses or enter paddocks • Do not destroy valuable/native plants • Respect wildlife, and our pets. •Party legally and don’t party and drive. •Have fun and come back! • Be aware. Be careful. Act responsibly. • Thank You! • The Pendarvis Farm Community thrives with mutual trust!
YOUR PRESENCE HERE ASSUMES THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE INHERENT RISKS ON THIS PROPERTY AND THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF, YOUR CHILDREN AND YOUR GUESTS. PENDARVIS FARM, PENDARVIS FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND THEIR HEIRS ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURY OR ACCIDENT YOU & YOURS MAY INCUR RELATED TO YOUR VISIT.
Volunteer
Thanks for your interest in volunteering at the 2012 Pickathon.
Volunteer Applications for the 2012 Pickathon will be made available in May/June.
Volunteer Applications for the 2012 Pickathon will be made available in May/June.
Contact
Do you still have a question for us that we did not answer above?
Contact us at
info@pickathon.com
MEDIA/PRESS: To apply for 2012 Pickathon Press Credentials, please email - press[at]pickathon[dot]com
Contact us at
info@pickathon.com
MEDIA/PRESS: To apply for 2012 Pickathon Press Credentials, please email - press[at]pickathon[dot]com
