4/20 Events in the Catskills 2026 — Dispensary Deals, Pop-Ups, and Weekend Plans

## A Working Guide to 4/20 in the Catskills 4/20 falls on a Monday in 2026, which means the real weekend is Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th, exactly when most of the Catskills dispensaries, bars, and venues are running their events. This guide covers what is actually happening up here: which licensed shops have in-store promotions, which towns are worth routing through, and how to plan the weekend if you are coming up from the city. This is a working document. Event schedules for licensed cannabis businesses are governed by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) marketing rules, which prohibit appeals to anyone under 21 and free product giveaways. Everything listed below is intended for adults 21 and older at state-licensed retailers only. **New York state law prohibits cannabis consumption on state-owned land and in public spaces.** That rules out Catskill Park trails, Bethel Woods lawns, and the village greens in Woodstock, Tannersville, or Phoenicia. Consume only where tobacco smoking is permitted, or on private property with the owner's permission. ## The Short Answer - **Saturday, April 18** is the biggest event day, most dispensaries run in-store programming then. - **Monday, April 20** is the holiday proper, expect discounts at essentially every licensed shop in the region, but quieter in-store events. - **Best anchor towns for a weekend:** Woodstock, Tannersville, and Margaretville. - **Licensed dispensaries only.** The OCM's QR-code verification system lets you confirm a shop is real in about five seconds at [cannabis.ny.gov](https://cannabis.ny.gov). ## Dispensaries Running In-Store Events Event programming shifts year to year, and OCM's rules change what shops can advertise publicly, so confirm details directly with each store before you drive. The list below reflects the 17 licensed shops on [our Catskills dispensary directory](/dispensaries) and what they've historically done around 4/20. ### Woodstock — HERbal Woodstock [HERbal Woodstock](/dispensary/herbal-woodstock-000112) on Tinker Street usually runs a two-day weekend program with budtender-led product education sessions on Saturday and an anniversary-adjacent promotion on 4/20 itself. Expect the town to be busy, Woodstock trades heavily on its name around this weekend, so budget more time than you think you need for parking. ### Tannersville — Wintergreen [Wintergreen](/dispensary/wintergreen-000363) at the base of Hunter Mountain tends to run a mountain-weekend promotion; the shop's location makes it a natural stop for anyone routing through the eastern Catskills. If you're coming up for a ski-season closer at Hunter, this pairs naturally with an après-ski evening in Tannersville. ### Margaretville — Lively Harvest [Lively Harvest](/dispensary/lively-harvest-000014) is the town's first licensed dispensary, and the shop has become the anchor for the western-Catskills 4/20 crowd. A smaller, quieter alternative to Woodstock if you want the holiday without the scene. ### Catskill — Budd's Dispensary [Budd's Dispensary](/dispensary/budds-dispensary-000042) on West Bridge Street in the town of Catskill (not the mountain range) anchors the eastern edge. Well-positioned if you're coming up Rt 23 from the Hudson River side. ### Stone Ridge — Back Home Cannabis Co. [Back Home Cannabis Co.](/dispensary/back-home-cannabis-co-000133) sits between Kingston and Phoenicia on Rt 209, the most practical stop if you are driving in from points south and headed for a trail or cabin weekend further up. ### Full directory For the complete current list of licensed Catskills dispensaries, including Palenville, Ellenville, Liberty, Jeffersonville, White Lake, and the rest, see the [Catskills dispensary directory](/dispensaries). Verify each shop's QR code at the OCM portal before you buy. ## Weekend Pop-Ups and Legally Sanctioned Events Beyond dispensary-run programming, 4/20 weekend tends to pull a few broader events into the region: - **Cannabis Growers Showcases** (CGS), state-sanctioned, farmer's-market-style events where licensed cultivators sell direct to adult consumers. Check [cannabis.ny.gov](https://cannabis.ny.gov) for the current CGS schedule; Sullivan and Ulster counties have hosted them in past years. - **Ticketed 21+ music events** at venues like Colony in Woodstock and the Avalon Lounge in the town of Catskill often run 4/20-adjacent programming. These are private-venue events, not public consumption, bring what you plan to consume only if the venue explicitly permits it. - **Private dinners and pairing events** at cannabis-adjacent restaurants. The OCM rules prohibit infused food served at licensed events except under specific conditions, so most of these are non-infused pairings (meal + take-home flower or edibles). ## Planning the Weekend ### Saturday — The Main Event Day Most shops run their biggest 4/20-weekend promotions on Saturday. A workable loop: 1. Morning, breakfast in Phoenicia at [the Phoenicia Diner](/blog/catskills-cannabis-weekend-itinerary-2-day), then drive east on Rt 28 toward Woodstock. 2. Midday, Woodstock, HERbal Woodstock, lunch on Tinker Street, a short walk at the Bearsville campus. 3. Afternoon, up to Tannersville and Wintergreen, stop at Kaaterskill Falls for the overlook (no consumption, state land). 4. Evening, check in at your cabin, dinner in Tannersville or back down in Phoenicia. ### Sunday — The Quieter Day Sunday is the better day for [a trail hike and a slow evening](/blog/cannabis-hiking-catskills-responsible-use-guide). Most shops are open regular hours. Less foot traffic, same holiday energy. ### Monday, April 20 — The Holiday 4/20 itself is a Monday in 2026, which takes the edge off the crowds but keeps the discounts. If you are staying through Monday, this is the day to do the longer drive, Andes, Roxbury, or Downsville, and hit one of the more remote shops without the weekend bottleneck. ## Where to Stay 4/20 weekend books out early, especially in Woodstock, Phoenicia, and Tannersville. If the obvious towns are full, look at Margaretville, Andes, or Callicoon, all within 30–45 minutes of a licensed dispensary and usually easier to find a cabin in. See our [cabin-stay guide](/blog/cannabis-friendly-cabin-stays-catskills-guide) for the practical rules on in-cabin use (short version: always read the STR listing first; many hosts prohibit smoke indoors, most permit vapes and edibles). ## Compliance, Quickly - **21+ only**, bring a valid ID to every dispensary. - **Licensed shops only**, verify the OCM QR code at [cannabis.ny.gov](https://cannabis.ny.gov). - **No public consumption**, no trails, no overlooks, no village greens. - **No driving impaired**, if you are the driver, wait it out. Edibles can take two hours to peak. - **Start low, go slow** on edibles regardless of experience; potency has drifted up in the regulated market. ## Where to Go Next - [The complete Catskills cannabis weekend itinerary](/blog/catskills-cannabis-weekend-itinerary-2-day) - [Is weed legal in New York in 2026?](/blog/is-weed-legal-new-york-2026) - [Edibles dosing guide for beginners (NY)](/blog/edibles-dosing-guide-beginners-new-york) - [Licensed vs unlicensed dispensaries in NY](/blog/licensed-vs-unlicensed-dispensary-new-york) - [Browse all Catskills dispensaries](/dispensaries)