The Hoot Holler & Sing Campout is a one-of-a-kind weekend of performances, community, and pickin' hosted by Shaniko Music Sanctuary. Set against a stunning outdoor backdrop and within historic old-west buildings, this intimate gathering brings together musicians, songwriters, and music lovers for campfire jams, collaborative workshops, and unforgettable live performances. By day, you’ll connect, create, and learn; by night, you’ll sing under the stars, swap stories around the fire, and celebrate the joy of making music together. Whether you come to play, listen, or simply soak it all in, Hoot Holler & Sing is where harmony meets community.

When: May 22-25, 2026

Where: Shaniko, Oregon

Cost: Free to Attend

Lodging: Free camping (check in at the Shaniko Gas Station for guidance), or opt for full hookups at the Shaniko RV Park or a bed at the Shaniko Hotel (rooms will sell out!) --there's additional lodging in the neighboring town of Antelope -- just holler if you need help navigating :)

Tons of picking the whole weekend, plus:

+Sat, May 23rd: Oregon Bluegrass Association Annual Meeting @ 2pm

+Sat, May 23rd: Bluegrass Band Championship @ 5pm at the Shaniko Schoolhouse, featuring: Sweet Fern, Skillethead, Tuesday String Band, The Filthy Skillets, Bootleg Jam, and Belltower

You're more than welcome to arrive and camp early -- we love visitors in Shaniko :)

Food Available all Weekend

Facebook post by Carey Greiner recommending Sangers Gourmet Hamburgers with caramelized onions.
A man in a red apron standing next to a food truck with orange and yellow branding, advertising gourmet hamburgers with caramelized onions. The food truck is parked outdoors with trees in the background, and there are signs indicating the truck is open.
Two men smiling and posing together on a wooden deck, one holding a burger. The man on the left is wearing a wide-brimmed hat and casual clothes, while the man on the right is wearing a white t-shirt with a red apron. The background features a weathered wooden wall and some outdoor equipment.
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Two men working inside a food truck with a sign above that reads 'PICK-UP HERE.' One man is wearing a pink cap and apron, while the other wears a gray hat and green jacket. They are preparing food, with condiments visible on the counter. The photo is taken through a glass window reflecting trees and buildings outside.

Hoot Holler & Sing Lodging

  1. There is plenty of free dry camping throughout town, find a spot on the street, or stop in the gas station to get a lawn recommendation

  2. Reserve a room at shanikohotel.com — there are only 18 rooms, so consider booking your stay today.

  3. Shaniko RV Park has full-hookups for a fee

Check in with the Shaniko Gas Station to say hi when you arrive and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Contact info@shanikomusicsanctuary.com with questions.

Hoot, Holler & Sing: Shaniko, OR

  • Front porch of a brick building with large arched windows, a wooden door, flower pots, benches, and a small American flag in a flower bed.

    Shaniko Hotel

    The Shaniko Hotel is a town staple. Built in 1897, it has recently reopened as a functioning hotel. Bring some hootin’, hollerin, and singin’ to the hotel steps or into the hotel saloon.

  • A wooden porch with string lights and a picnic table overlooking a rural landscape with grass and houses under a dark, cloudy sky.

    Shaniko Gas Station

    Behind the Shaniko Gas Station, you’ll find hosted slow jams and the Saturday Cookout. You can check in here for more information, and to get any questions answered.

  • Empty room with wooden flooring, white benches on each side, large windows with white curtains, and open door to outside view, with a ceiling light fixture.

    Shaniko Chapel

    Built in the late 1800’s, ths building was orignally a schoolhouse and now serves as a chapel and music space. We’re currently fundraising to revitialize this historic space.

  • Old red covered wagon with white panels and a canvas cover, situated in a dry, open field under a partly cloudy sky.

    The Edge of Town

    Within the town, classic horse-drawn stagecoaches sit, telling the stories of the folks they carried.

  • A man wearing a cowboy hat and plaid shirt playing guitar and singing into a microphone on an outdoor wooden deck, surrounded by sound equipment, with a beige house in the background and a large tree to the right.

    Porch of The Ravensnest

    The Ravensnest is a local shop selling a collection of cowboy gems. Cowboy hats, antiques, jewelry, trinkets and the like. We’ll be holding our open mic on this stage :)

  • People gathered around a bonfire at dusk, with an old wooden wagon and vintage cars nearby, and a building with 'SHANIKO' written on it in the background.

    Shaniko Barn

    Shaniko was the sheep capital of the world in the early 1900’s. The iconic Shaniko Barn is a memory of the economic boom that swept through the town at the beginning of the century.

Wooden building with restrooms sign, multiple doors with different colors and window styles, outdoor wooden walkway at night with warm lighting.

Shaniko

Facilities

The city of Shaniko has public restrooms open 24/7. They are clean, heated, and have flushing toilets. The entire town consists of a few blocks — everything is walkable. The restrooms are located in town just next to the Fire Department (and across from the hotel).