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One of New York’s biggest cannabis lifestyle festivals is getting a seasonal makeover this year.
MARY Fest, the annual event from MARY Magazine, has moved away from its traditional 4/20 timing and is embracing the first days of summer with a Summer Solstice Edition on Friday, June 19. Taking over the event space at 99 Scott in Bushwick, the daylong festival promises a mix of cannabis culture, wellness experiences, fashion activations, live music and industry conversations.
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The event begins with media and industry access at 10am before opening to the public at noon. Festivalgoers can spend the afternoon exploring a marketplace of cannabis and lifestyle brands, wellness programming and interactive experiences before an afterparty headlined by DJ 9AM.
One of the centerpiece attractions is the MARY Speaker Summit. This year’s featured panel, Cannabis Creativity & Branding in the Modern Era, will examine how cannabis companies are building recognizable brands in an increasingly crowded marketplace. Speakers include representatives from MFNY, Teapot, Old Pal and Jaunty, with moderation by Peter Shafran of The Other Magazine.
Food and flavor also play a major role. Grön Edibles will host a Sweet Solstice Summer Treats Lab featuring chef appearances, while Ithaca Organics plans to celebrate the season with floral bouquet installations. Elsewhere, Old Pal will offer rolling workshops and competitions, and attendees can preview new summer collections from New York brands DEADASS New York and Love Till Death.
As the sun sets, the festival shifts into party mode. DJ 9AM, known for her high-energy sets and Body Language parties, will close out the evening alongside vibe curator Tubbs Krueger during a two-hour afterparty running from 7pm to 9pm.
While cannabis obviously remains front and center, this new Summer Solstice take serves as a broader celebration of wellness, creativity, fashion and community timed to the first rush of warm weather vibes.
MARY Fest 2026 takes place Friday, June 19, at 99 Scott Avenue in Brooklyn. General admission runs from noon to 6pm, followed by the afterparty from 7pm to 9pm. For more information and to buy tickets, click here.