2026 festival info

GENERAL

Big Ponderoo is produced by the local nonprofit organization, SFF Presents.
This is a general admission, all ages event (Children 12 and under enter for free).
All festival events and the box office are located at the Village Green Park in Sisters, OR.
The festival will take place rain or shine; the venue is fully outdoors.
Venue gates open one hour prior to the first set of the day (3:00 pm on Friday, 11:00 am on Saturday).
The venue is "festival-style". No seating will be provided, please bring your own low-back chairs, blankets, or yoga mats.
Re-entry is allowed all weekend long for valid Big Ponderoo wristband holders.
Camping is available to Big Ponderoo Weekend Pass holders or volunteers only.
The venue is accessible for those with physical disabilities, though the grounds are grass and the ground may be uneven in spots. We have venue volunteers ready to help those who request assistance. More accessibility info here.

tickets

WEEKEND PASS $215/ADULTS, $90/YOUTH

This pass is good for entry Fri, June 26 and Sat, June 27, 2026. Ticket prices includes all taxes and fees plus a complimentary pint cup for adult ticket holders ($10 value). Bring your own SFFP-branded pint cup in lieu of a new one for a $5 credit toward the purchase of drink tokens. Youth: ages 13 - 17. Children under 12 enter for free.

FRIDAY TICKETS • $115 ADULTS, $55/YOUTH

SINGLE-DAY TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE IN 2026. This pass is good for entry Fri, June 26. Ticket prices includes all taxes and fees plus a complimentary pint cup for adult ticket holders ($10 value). Bring your own SFFP-branded pint in lieu of a new one for a $5 credit toward the purchase of drink tokens. Youth: ages 13 - 17. Children under 12 enter for free.

SATURDAY TICKETS • $135/ADULTS, $65/YOUTH

SINGLE-DAY TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE IN 2026. This pass is good for entry Sat, June 27. Ticket prices includes all taxes and fees plus a complimentary pint cup for adult ticket holders ($10 value). Bring your own SFFP-branded pint in lieu of a new one for a $5 credit toward the purchase of drink tokens. Youth: ages 13 - 17. Children under 12 enter for free.

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Get a preview of the festival with our 2025 Big Ponderoo Recap:

festival VENUE

VILLAGE GREEN PARK

305 S Fir St, Sisters, OR 97759

Big Ponderoo boasts two stages located at Village Green Park in the center of downtown Sisters. Beneath our signature ponderosa pines, this venue offers plenty of shade atop an expansive lawn for ultimate comfort and natural ambiance.

Street parking is available throughout the town, at varying distance from the venue.
Additional parking can be found at the Sisters School District building at 525 E Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR 97759.
For your convenience, consider using the Bike Valet.

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SUSTAINABILITY

At Big Ponderoo, we strive to provide exceptional experiences without damaging the planet in the process. We're proud to have adopted a number of sustainable practices while acknowledging that there is always more work to be done. Here's what we're currently doing to promote sustainability:

We do not provide disposable cups for beverages. All adult ticket holders receive a free Silipint cup at check-in. Bring your own SFFP-branded cup in lieu of a new one to receive a $5 credit toward purchase of drink tokens.
Attendees have access to a free filtered water bottle filling station.
We encourage all of our performing artists to use reusable water bottles and only provide disposable water bottles upon request.
We aim to serve as many beverages from kegs (rather than cans or bottles) as possible.
We encourage biking and walking to the venue and provide a free Bike Valet service.
We recycle plastic, paper, glass, and cardboard accumulated before, during, and after the festival that complies with recycling standards in Deschutes County.
To further reduce our waste, we provide food composting stations beside every trash receptacle.
Our efforts are supported by generous grants from The Environmental Center Bend and Can'd Aids Crush-It Campaign with support from Republic Services.

Bike Valet

BIKE VALET

Cruise to the festival on your bike and let our volunteers keep an eye on it for you while you enjoy the music. Blazin’ Saddles hosts our bike valet at Village Green Park. The bike valet is free to festival patrons and saves you the hassle of parking a car! Tips are gladly appreciated and support SFF Presents' music & arts programming in the Sisters schools and community. Please do not leave your bike before volunteers arrive. Bikes will not be looked after overnight, so be sure to pick up your bike before valet closes.

2026 BIKE VALET HOURS TBA