Raw States
Pickathon
Happy Valley, OR · Music
- When
- July 29 – August 1, 2027
- Where
- Pendarvis Farm · Happy Valley · OR
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
An independent, artist-curated music festival spanning indie, folk, bluegrass and roots acts across wooded stages at Pendarvis Farm. Founded in 1999 by mandolinist Zale Schoenborn as a benefit for community radio station KBOO, it moved to its current farm in 2006 and caps attendance to preserve its intimate character. (2027 dates approximate, based on the festival's usual first-weekend-of-August slot.)
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