"In what I'm coming to understand as their high-bar-setting curation of dazzling music from around the world, the festival continues their groove and dance-heavy tradition in 2026. At first glance, the Pickathon 2026 lineup crown jewels include original bossa nova baddie Marcos Valle, Portland's Afrofuturists The Cosmic Tones Research Trio, Australia's serene Folk Bitch Trio, famous daughters The Womack Sisters,"
"If you're a bit turned off knowing only a small handful of the almost 50 band initial lineup, you're not alone. Friends of mine had been trying to get me out to Pickathon for 13 years by the time I made the Pendarvis pilgrimage in 2025, the shortcomings in my own music knowledge informing my decision to continually miss the festival I now plan on attending into perpetuity. Don't let the unknown frighten you!"
Pickathon will take place July 30 to August 2, 2026 at Pendarvis Farm, marking its 26th year. The festival continues a groove- and dance-heavy curation that brings dazzling music from around the world to the lush hills around Happy Valley. The initial lineup includes Marcos Valle, The Cosmic Tones Research Trio, Folk Bitch Trio, The Womack Sisters, Acid King, Buddy Wynkoop, and Terror/Cactus among nearly 50 acts. The festival emphasizes discovery, encouraging attendees to embrace unfamiliar artists and promising opportunities to find new lifetime favorites. Past performers like Geese illustrate the festival’s role in spotlighting emerging acts.
Read at Portland Mercury
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