Plan Your 2026 4/20 Week: Festivals, Hotels, and Local Must-Dos
4-20 is coming up fast and its time, or past time you got your shit together and started booking your hotel and making plans my friends.
So this 4/20 weekend travel guide lines up the biggest events across the long 4/17 to 4/20/2026 weekend and turns them into simple, bookable plans. For every city, you’ll get a straight read on the vibe, where the stages and vendor rows set up, how the crowd usually flows, and the kind of food, art, and pop-ups you’ll actually find on the ground. Most importantly, we match each event with nearby places to stay that make sense for how cannabis laws really work in that location.
In green destinations like Denver, and in DC’s unique framework, we prioritize hotels listed on USAWeed first so you can support the scene and keep your trip compliant and convenient. In non-recreational states, we still call out good hotels close to the gates, but we’re clear they’re not smoking hotels, so you plan private and respectful.
You’ll also see quick, useful travel notes: typical rideshare time to the venue if you’re not right downtown, easy neighborhoods for quick turnarounds, and a few landmark or tour ideas to round out your days. Keep it smart: check current rules, bring valid ID, use smell-proof storage, and be the wise stoner who keeps the good vibes going for everybody. Scroll to your city, tap the event button, and get your weekend dialed in… then we’ll all meet under the lights.
*Note* events will be announced in the next few weeks, and we will get as many of them posted here with updates so come back and check.
SweetWater 420 Fest — Atlanta, GA
SweetWater’s new Westside home gives the fest more elbow room for multi-stage lineups, a craft-beer village, ATL maker markets, and golden-hour sets over long lawns. Expect rotating food courts, art walls, and brand activations spread around shaded pockets so you can chill between sets.
- What you’ll see: main + side stages, local chef pop-ups, live muralists, eco booths, branded lounges, sundown jam sessions.
Where to stay
- Good nearby hotels (not smoking hotels): Bellyard West Midtown; Embassy Suites Midtown; TWELVE Midtown. Plan on ~10–15 minute Ubers to the park.
Tours & landmarks
- Atlanta BeltLine; Ponce City Market; Georgia Aquarium; National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
Legal note: Georgia is not recreational. Keep any consumption private and compliant.
Austin Reggae Festival — Austin, TX
Lakeside vibes with roots, dancehall, and a Marley-focused 2026 lineup. The lawn stretches along Lady Bird Lake for easy blanket hangs, with artisan vendors and jerk-meets-Tex-Mex food stalls. Evenings turn postcard-level pretty as the skyline lights kick in across the water.
- What you’ll see: Marley family sets, community fundraisers, waterfront sunsets, vintage vendors, and generous chill zones.
Where to stay
- Good nearby hotels (not smoking hotels): Hyatt Regency Austin; The LINE Austin; JW Marriott Austin — usually ~10 minute Ubers to the gates.
Tours & landmarks
- Barton Springs; South Congress strolls; sunset bat flight at Congress Avenue Bridge.
Legal note: Texas is not recreational. Not a rec event; keep it private and respectful.
National Cannabis Festival — Washington, DC
One of the East Coast’s biggest cannabis culture gatherings. Walk a sprawling exhibitor village, hit munchies alley, catch policy and advocacy panels, then pivot to main-stage hip-hop and alt headliners. Saturday goes high-energy; Sunday eases into neighborhood-block-party mode.
- What you’ll see: headliner concerts, education panels, maker market, gaming corners, and plenty of lawn space to regroup.
Where to stay (USAWeed hotel)
- 4-Star Washington DC Hotel — central base; typically ~10–15 minute Uber to RFK.
Tours & landmarks
- National Mall museums; Union Market; H Street NE; The Wharf waterfront.
Legal note: Adults may possess in DC, but public consumption is illegal. Keep it private.
Pennsylvania CannFest — Kutztown, PA
A true community festival across indoor and outdoor aisles: glass artists, CBD brands, grow gear, homestyle eats, and local bands. It’s paced for browsing and conversations, with approachable prices and a friendly, small-town energy.
- What you’ll see: hundreds of vendors, live music, DIY demos, food trucks, and neighbor-to-neighbor meetups.
Where to stay
- Good nearby hotels (not smoking hotels): Hampton Inn & Suites Kutztown; Bear Creek Mountain Resort; Vintner’s Inn at Folino Estate — usually ~10–20 minute Ubers to Renninger’s.
Tours & landmarks
- Crystal Cave; covered bridges drives; Kutztown University campus walk.
Legal note: Pennsylvania is medical-only. Keep it private and follow state rules.
Florida Groves Fest — Orlando, FL (Weekend Before 4/20)
Art meets bass with mural alleys, live painting, genre-mix stages, and late-night food stalls. It’s a colorful, high-energy pre-420 kickoff for Central Florida, with plenty of space to wander and snack between sets.
- What you’ll see: open-air galleries, reggae and hip-hop anchors, pop-up lounges, immersive light installs.
Where to stay
- Good nearby hotels (not smoking hotels): Crowne Plaza Orlando–Downtown; Aloft Orlando Downtown; Courtyard Orlando Downtown — about ~10–15 minute Ubers to the fairgrounds.
Tours & landmarks
- Lake Eola loop; Mills 50 eats; Ivanhoe Village finds; add theme parks if you’re stretching the trip.
Legal note: Florida is medical-only. Keep plans private and compliant.
Mile High 420 Festival — Denver, CO (Actual 4/20)
Downtown’s flagship 4/20 celebration packs a huge main stage, a vendor midway, live art, and wall-to-wall community energy. Expect glassblowing demos, local brand drops, snack alleys, and endless photo-ops against the Capitol and mountain-blue skies.
- What you’ll see: headliner sets, maker booths, merch drops, and chill lawns to regroup between acts.
Where to stay (USAWeed hotels)
- Sonesta Denver Downtown — easy hop to Civic Center Park.
- The Holiday Chalet, Denver — boutique charm; about a ~10 minute Uber.
- Top Floor 420-Friendly (Central) — apartment-style comfort close in.
Lounges, tours & must-see
- Tetra Lounge; Colorado Cannabis Tours; Union Station; Meow Wolf; Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre.
Legal note: Colorado is recreational, but public consumption is illegal. Use licensed lounges or private spaces to recieve good vibes.
Smart Planning Notes
- Book early: close-in hotels and listings go first; flexible rates help if lineups shift.
- Move easy: rideshare beats parking on peak days; keep a portable charger in your daypack.
- Know the rules: laws and venue policies vary by city; when unsure, keep it private.
- Pack smart: water, layers, sunscreen, and smell-proof storage play hero by midday.
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