“Cannabis-friendly” doesn’t usually mean people are lighting up at the main gate. In most cases, it means the event happens in a legal adult-use state, cannabis brands and culture are visibly present, and riders can pair the weekend with licensed retail (and, where available, regulated consumption spaces) without turning it into a sketchy back-alley side quest. It’s the same general lane the motorcycle world took decades ago with beer: the culture is around the rally, but responsible riders keep the throttle—and their judgment—under control.
Here are some of the most notable, high-attendance, rider-loved events where that “green-friendly” vibe is strongest—because the location, the scene, and the surrounding infrastructure make it easy to do things the right way.
Born-Free Motorcycle Show (California + Texas)
If a modern chopper pilgrim’s calendar has a “must,” it’s Born-Free. The California edition draws major crowds with invited builders, vendors, live energy, and that back-to-basics custom spirit that rewards riders who actually ride their machines. California’s mature legal market also means cannabis culture is simply part of the broader lifestyle fabric around the weekend.
Official site: www.bornfreeshow.com
Parts & Labor Expo (Del Mar, California)
A big indoor/outdoor swap-meets-meets-bike-show vibe, Parts & Labor is a prime “daytime hang” event that pulls builders, gearheads, and road-trippers together early in the year—perfect for riders who want a show weekend without the full rally sprawl. Being in California keeps the trip cannabis-logistics-friendly (again: legal, licensed, and never impaired riding).
The One Motorcycle Show (Portland, Oregon)
Part art show, part moto-culture festival, The One Motorcycle Show is one of the best “city-weekend” motorcycle events in the U.S.—a magnet for custom builds, weird ingenuity, and community. Oregon’s legal market and Portland’s mature cannabis scene make it an easy add-on for adults who want a compliant, lounge-forward trip plan.
Official site: www.the1moto.com
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally (Durango, Colorado)
Durango’s Four Corners Rally is built for riders who want scenic miles and a packed schedule—flat track racing, stunt shows, vendors, music, and group rides. Colorado’s legalization and tourism infrastructure make the broader weekend notably cannabis-friendly for visitors, even if the rally itself stays focused on bikes.
Official site: fourcornersmotorcyclerally.com
Run-A-Mucca Motorcycle & Music Festival (Winnemucca, Nevada)
This one is a standout because it’s not just “in a legal state”—it’s been tied to tribal cannabis programming in the area. Run-A-Mucca mixes poker run energy, stunts, music, and classic rally chaos, and reporting has noted partnerships that included an adult-use consumption lounge tied to a tribal dispensary event stop.
Official site: www.runamucca.com
Mayhem Motorcycle Rally / Bullhead River Run (Bullhead City, Arizona)
A warm-weather, destination-style rally with concerts, bike events, poker runs, and desert riding routes—set in Arizona, where adult-use cannabis is legal statewide. It’s become one of the more visible Southwest rally alternatives in recent years.
Official site: mayheminfo.com
Rider reality check: the best cannabis-friendly moto weekends are the ones where riders treat cannabis like alcohol—plan consumption off the bike, use legal venues, and never ride impaired. That’s how these scenes keep growing without getting shut down.
Learn More: Safety Tips for Cannabis Motorcycle Events and Bike Runs