Seattle-Area Music Festivals 2024: A Guide for Families
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Pickathon is geared toward families with tons to do and see throughout the festival. Credit: courtesy Pickathon
Pickathon, Happy Valley, Oregon
When: August 1–4
Cost: A weekend pass for teens (ages 13–16) costs $200; adult weekend passes are $399; single day tickets cost $195–$220; parking is $65–$105. Camping included in weekend pass price. Kids 12 and younger are free but still require a ticket.
Find it: Pendarvis Farm, 16581 S.E. Hagen Rd., Happy Valley, Oregon
Pickathon is an unmatched festival experience with stages and artworks scattered through the fields and woods of Pendarvis Farm. For families, Pickathon promises an entire kids music festival inside the larger festival. This includes the family focused “Coyote Neighborhood” with an entire lineup geared toward kids. You can expect interactive performances from kindie artists, music classes and workshops, family yoga and other fun activities all weekend long. For parents who want time on their own to discover their new favorite artist, Cedarwood Waldorf School will be providing drop-off childcare sessions during the festival.
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