Local dispensaries in Saratoga County are kicking off their annual 4/20 celebrations, but things are quite different here than you might expect outside this regulated environment. While the unofficial holiday is part of cannabis culture, events like the one at Reef Cannabis Dispensary in Greenfield focus primarily on education, community, and showcasing local products, not smoking on site.
According to Payton Tromblee from Reef Cannabis, 4/20 is a busy time for vendors, so these events provide a valuable opportunity to learn about the products available. The day serves as a chance to celebrate the right to use cannabis recreationally since it was decriminalized in New York State in 2019. Visitors can find food vendors, various cannabis brands, and live music, like the Saratoga String Band at Reef.
With over 40 dispensaries within a 25-mile radius of Saratoga Springs alone, these events offer a welcoming space to engage with the industry and local growers like those from Slack Hallows Organics in Argyle. The focus remains on community, education, and enjoying the positive aspects of cannabis culture in New York State.