What started as a fundraiser for a local independent radio station has become a nationally celebrated music festival. Pickathon, tucked into the forests of Happy Valley at Pendarvis Farm, often catches up-and-coming musicians before they hit the radar of other festivals; people like Lucy Dacus, Courtney Barnett, Big Thief, and Leon Bridges have all played past Pickathons. But it’s about more than just music: This year’s festival — which runs from Thursday, August 3 through Sunday, August 6 — will offer not only a wide range of Portland talent in the form of food vendors, but also offer a meal series pairing chefs with Pickathon musicians. Below, we break
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