The Best Cannabis-Friendly Rallies in America

Cannabis and motorcycles have always shared a certain outlaw romance, but the modern era of legalization means riders don’t have to hide their lifestyle quite the way they once did. Across the U.S., some rallies now take place in states with legal adult-use cannabis and nearby 420-friendly campgrounds, lounges, or festivals—making them prime destinations for riders who enjoy both throttle and THC.

Quick note: Public consumption and driving under the influence are still illegal everywhere, so the smart move is to keep cannabis at the campsite or hotel and stay stone-cold sober in the saddle. Colorado’s highway safety campaigns, for example, stress that driving under the influence of alcohol or cannabis is dangerous and illegal.

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally – Durango, Colorado

For a true “high country” ride, Four Corners Motorcycle Rally over Labor Day weekend is tough to beat. Held around Durango and Ignacio, Colorado, the rally features flat-track racing, stunt shows, organized group rides and a massive vendor scene. Colorado’s fully legal adult-use cannabis framework makes it easy for visiting riders to find licensed dispensaries and even weed-friendly private campgrounds in the region. Many riders treat it as a long weekend of canyon carving by day and mellow campfire sessions by night.

Redwood Run – Humboldt County, California

If cannabis culture has a spiritual home, it’s the redwood-covered hills of Humboldt County. Redwood Run is a classic West Coast biker gathering that mixes live music, camping and old-school choppers under towering trees. Coverage of the event has long noted the “sweet smell of marijuana” drifting through the crowd, reflecting Humboldt’s legacy as a major cannabis-growing region. Because California legalized adult-use cannabis under Proposition 64, riders can legally purchase from licensed dispensaries before heading into the woods—then keep their stash tucked away until the bikes are parked for good.

Las Vegas BikeFest – Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas BikeFest (and similar downtown bike events) turn Fremont Street into a wall-to-wall sea of motorcycles, builders, vendors and live music. Nevada legalized recreational cannabis in 2017, and Las Vegas has become one of the country’s most visible cannabis-tourism hubs. Multiple dispensaries—such as NuWu Cannabis and other shops within minutes of Fremont Street—give riders plenty of legal options close to rally central, some even operating lounges or on-site consumption areas under state or tribal rules. It’s an ideal stop for riders who want neon, nightlife and a legal joint once the bikes are parked.

Seattle Hempfest Ride-In – Seattle, Washington

Seattle Hempfest is technically a cannabis policy reform festival rather than a bike rally, but many riders treat it as an annual ride-in. Hempfest, held along the city’s waterfront parks, has been described as one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated cannabis policy events, pairing activist speeches with live music and a huge vendor village. Since Washington’s Initiative 502 legalized adult-use marijuana statewide, Seattle is now a legal destination where riders can attend Hempfest by day, visit licensed retailers around the city, and explore curvy routes along Puget Sound before heading home.

Riding the Line Between Freedom and Responsibility

For veteran rally-goers, “cannabis-friendly” doesn’t mean chaotic. It means choosing events in legal states, booking 420-friendly lodging, knowing local possession and public-use laws, and drawing a hard line between partying at camp and piloting 800 pounds of steel at highway speed. Riders who respect that balance can enjoy some of the most scenic, memorable rallies in the country—where the only thing higher than the mountains is the sense of freedom.