A vibrant poster for the Big Ponderoo festival, featuring a tree and dates in Central Oregon.

Big Ponderoo Music + Art Festival

Date June 26, 2026 – June 27, 2026

The fourth annual Big Ponderoo returns to Sisters for two days of lively Americana and bluegrass with The California Honeydrops, Steep Canyon Rangers, Fruition, Mountain Grass Unit, Big Richard, The Rumble, and more. Rooted in the spirit of old-school festivals, Big Ponderoo offers small-town charm and world-class live music for a warm, welcoming, and personal experience. The festival takes place at Village Green Park in the heart of downtown Sisters, with two stages nestled beneath towering ponderosa pines, plenty of shade, and an open lawn. Tickets on sale now!

Don’t miss the FREE Community Celebration to kick-off the festival weekend on Thursday, June 25 at Village Green at 5:30 pm with performances by Wolf Jett and The Rumble. All ages welcome, no wristband required. 

Start Date Friday, June 26
Start Time 4:00 pm 
End Date Saturday, June 27
End Time 11:00 pm

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.