MITCHELL, OR -- A large number of visitors will converge on the small town of Mitchell, this weekend, for the annual three-day Crawfest Music Festival. Oregon’s Department of Transportation urges drivers to prepare for congestion on Highway 26 near and in Mitchell. ODOT’s Peter Murphy asks that visitors not park on the highway.

Crawfest starts Friday at 5 p.m. and features three music stages, free camping, and food and craft vendors.