The date of this year’s 420 holiday is a palindrome — 4/20/2024 — a once-in-a-millennium occurrence that we’re fortunate enough to celebrate in the best way possible: with cannabis.

What began as a group of high schoolers’ consistent after-school sesh time has evolved into a prolific weed holiday celebrated worldwide. This year, in the true spirit of 420, we’re encouraging some cannathusiast connection. From fairs and music festivals to more private, intimate gatherings, you can join in on all kinds of weed celebrations around the globe.

Events happening on 420 in the US

Find cannabis events in Georgia, Illinois, and more. Festivities include jam sessions in Massachusetts and family-friendly events in Pennsylvania and Texas. No matter where you are,  there are some serious 420 revelries for everyone.  

California

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Kushstock 420 

With former headliners including E40, Juicy J, Long Beach Dub All-Stars, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Too Short, Suga Free, The Luniz, Kottonmouth Kings, Compton Menace, and more, Kushstock is a stunning, free celebration. Bonus: attendees can purchase cannabis products at this vendor event.

• When: April 20, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Where: Adelanto Stadium Event Center — 12000 Stadium Way, Adelanto, CA 92301
• Price: $0 – $100

420 Culture Festival/Expo

See the first official Nug Drop of 2024 at the California 420 Culture Fest, featuring live music, vendors, and educational opportunities for all levels of cannabis learners. This event is 21+ only.

• When: April 20, 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Where: Cal Expo — Sacramento, CA 95815
• Price: $20 – $75 

Georgia

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SweetWater 420 Festival

This year’s Atlanta-based 420 music festival boasts a laundry list of indie music heavyweights, including Beck, Couch, Slightly Stoopid, and Big Gigantic. Musical acts will perform all weekend in a festival setting to blissfully kushed-out attendees. All ages are welcome. 

• When: April 20 – 21, 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
• Where: Pullman Yards — 225 Rogers St NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
• Price: $10 – $1,170 

Puffapalooza

This year’s Puffapalooza features live art and music, including a “concert crawl,” educational lectures and panels for science-minded stoners, a vendor market featuring local arts and crafts, and a colorful Kid Zone for cannabis advocate families. All ages are welcome. 

• When: April 19 – 21, 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
• Where: Downtown Macon, GA 31201
• Price: $25 – $125  

Illinois 

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420 Illinois Festival

Food, music, and an impressively colorful vendor village are the primary attractions of the 420 Illinois Festival. This consumption-friendly event encourages community connection in a pure celebration environment — there’s even a full bar for your teetotaling homies. This event is 21+ only.

• When: April 18 – 20, 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
• Where: Logan County Fairground — 1001 Woodlawn Rd, Lincoln, IL 62656
• Price: $50 – $80

Massachusetts

Smoked out 420 Fest at Zahara

Already renowned for their 420 events, Zahara’s Smoked Out 420 Fest features The GetUp Crew from Hot 96.9, pop-up shops from local artisan vendors, local food and drinks, and several perfectly curated, super-stoney activities. This event is for those 21+ only.

• When: April 20, 12:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Where: Zahara Cannabis Dispensary — 70 Frank Mossberg Dr, Attleboro, MA 02703
• Price: Free

Toasted Jam

Fans of noodling, infinite jam sessions will love Toasted Jam. This music-centered cannabis fest also features a judged cannabis competition, interactive art exhibits, vendors, gift bags, and even self-care booths for massage and reiki. This year’s headliner is Papoose, in case you need further persuasion to attend. This event is for adults 21+ or 18 with a medical card.

• When: April 19, 4:00 pm — 9:00 pm | April 20, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Where: Franklin County Fairgrounds — 89 Wisdom Way Greenfield, MA 01301
• Price: $10 – $100

Missouri 

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The Loop 420 Street Fest

This fair features live music, art, entertainment, educational opportunities, and a street full of local cannabis-adjacent vendors. The Loop 420 Fest is one of just a few family-friendly 420 events occurring around the US. All ages are welcome. 

• When: April 20, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm 
• Where: Delmar Loop — University City, MO 63112
• Price: Free

Oklahoma

Chronic Palooza VI: Resurrection

This expansive cannabis festival will feature a lineup that includes Bizzy Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, unique attractions like Slap Fights, a car show, a dog show, live music, food trucks, and a kid-friendly entertainment zone. All ages are welcome. 

• When: April 20 – 21, 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
• Where: Crossroads Convention Center — 7000 Crossroads Blvd Suite 6000, Oklahoma City, OK 73149
• Price: $30 – $50

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Cannabis Festival

The Pennsylvania Cannabis Festival is held on the expansive acreage of Renninger’s Farmer’s Market and will feature hundreds of vendors, installations, food and drink options, and educational opportunities. This scene is thoughtfully set for both adult cannathusiasts and advocate families. All ages are welcome. 

• When: April 20 – 21, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 
• Where: Renninger’s Farmer’s Market — 740 Noble St #9720, Kutztown, PA 19530
• Price: $15

Texas

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Amarillo’s 420 Fest 

This event will have a stage for live music, food trucks, vendors, art installations, and performers, and guests can also attend educational panels and talks. Bonus: Proceeds from the event will support local artists, DJs, and two local organizations: Frames of Love and Rainbow Riot Productions. All ages are welcome.

• When: April 19 – 21, 6:00 pm — 3:40 am
• Where: Amarillo — 16301 I-27 Canyon, TX 79015
• Price: $0 – $40

420 in the Clouds

This weekend-long festival will provide food, music, vendors, and educational panels for attendees. The program includes comedy shows, yoga and meditation classes, immersive art exhibits, sing-alongs, games, DJs, and a fashion show. This event is for 21+ only.

• When: April 19 – 21, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 
• Where: New Braunfels, TX — RSVP to see location
• Price: $100

Washington

420 Stoner Run

For those who want to celebrate the holiday with a bit of stoned cardio, this 5k stoner run raises money and awareness for ending national marijuana prohibition. Plus, a runner’s high is a lovely compliment to a cannabis high. All ages are welcome. 

• When: April 19, race starts at 12:30 pm
• Where: Green Lake — Seattle, WA 
• Price: Free

Events happening on 420 internationally

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Canada: 420 Vancouver Smoke Out

This year, British Columbia’s eagerly anticipated cannabis event will feature numerous speakers, panels, and an impressive lineup of live performances with a strong theme that goes beyond pure celebration to promote normalization, perseverance, and the protection of the culture and community surrounding modern cannabis. All ages are welcome. 

• When: April 20, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
• Where: Sunset Beach Park — 1204 Beach Ave, Vancouver, BC V6E 1V3, Canada
• Price: Free

Australia: MardiGrass Rally & Parade (post-4/20)

A rally and parade focused on cannabis advocacy and legal reform, Nimbin MardisGrass welcomes everyone to march with them while celebrating and fighting for the right to use cannabis, which is still largely illegal in Australia. All ages are welcome. 

• When: May 5, 2:30 pm 
• Where: Nimbin —  78 Cullen St, Nimbin NSW 2480, Australia
• Price: Free

Bottom line

Whether you live somewhere where cannabis is legal for recreational consumption, legal medical use, or it’s not legal at all, there are multiple ways you can participate in cannabis culture and celebrate the high holiday. 

From partying with your favorite cannabis industry brands to fighting for legalization, advocacy, and reform, there’s no wrong way to celebrate.

Written by Brianna Wheeler | Featured image by Gina Coleman/Weedmaps

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