Pickathon returns to Pendarvis Farm July 30 through August 2, 2026 for its 26th year, presenting a unique curation strategy that honors pioneers while handing main stages to vanguard artists reinventing genres. The Portland-area festival anchors its bill with “Legends,” celebrating musical architects including master songwriter Steve Earle, bossa nova royalty Marcos Valle, Jamaican roots reggae artist Clinton Fearon, Bogotá’s psychedelic cumbia ensemble Meridian Brothers, doom metal legends Acid King, Mexican Institute of Sound, indie rock heroes Built to Spill, folk troubadour Alela Diane, and returning headliner Shakey Graves. Founder Zale Schoenborn explains: “We don’t book artists because they’re obvious and everywhere. We book them because they’re pointing to what’s next, and over 26 years we’ve built a community that trusts in the Pickathon process.”
The Discovery Artists tier showcases titans of underground scenes currently electrifying major rooms, including soul-revival giants Thee Altons and Thee Sinseers, bluegrass titans The Brothers Comatose, and indie rock stalwarts Widowspeak. Buzz builds around vocal soul dynasty The Womack Sisters, lo-fi songwriter Hudson Freeman, glitch-heavy alternative artist mercury, and Folk Bitch Trio’s rising harmonies. The lineup expands with cinematic jazz-funk artist Misha Panfilov making his US tour debut, classic country storyteller Hannah Juanita, hip-hop artist SA-Roc, and post-punk outfit Automatic. For 26 years, Pickathon has served as the stage where fans first encountered The War on Drugs, Kamasi Washington, Tyler Childers, The Marías, Black Pumas, Khruangbin, and Big Thief long before they sold out arenas.
Pendarvis Farm transforms each summer into a walkable temporary village with purpose-built stages and gathering spaces woven into the surrounding forest. Nearly every artist performs two distinct sets on different stages, while rotating DJs carry momentum between live performances. Programming includes literary readings, standup comedy, a family-focused neighborhood, and the Curation series, an intimate farm-to-table dining experience. Sustainability remains central through zero-waste operations, reusable serviceware, and site-wide composting systems. Wellness offerings include yoga, massage, showers, and quiet spaces, creating a festival experience built for sustained discovery rather than constant consumption.
Pickathon 2026 Lineup
Legends
Steve Earle
Marcos Valle
Built to Spill
Shakey Graves
Meridian Brothers
Alela Diane
Acid King
Mexican Institute of Sound
Clinton Fearon
Discovery Artists
Thee Altons + Thee Sinseers
The Brothers Comatose
The Womack Sisters
Widowspeak
Hudson Freeman
Mary Halvorson
Florry
Battle of Santiago
Family Company
Folk Bitch Trio
SA-Roc
Misha Panfilov
Ana Frango Elétrico
Hannah Frances
Ben Chapman
D.K. Harrell
The South Hill Experiment
Rumba Tumba
Friendship
Boy Golden
Hannah Juanita
Channing Wilson
Dylan Earl
Hogslop String Band
El Khat
Briscoe
Automatic
DUG
The Onlies
Ken Pomeroy
Prewn
mercury
PISS
Hannah Hill
Meatbodies
Setting
Caitlin Canty
Terror Cactus
Jonny’s Day Out
Cosmic Tones Research Trio
Buddy Wynkoop