Western New York's cannabis-and-music calendar has a marquee date this summer. BUTCHERFEST 2026 — the third annual New York Cannabis Awards Music Festival — returns on Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Basom, New York, blending live music, cannabis culture, and an awards celebration of the state's scene. High Today News is sharing it as part of our community events calendar.

What to expect

BUTCHERFEST is a festival first and an industry gathering second: live performances, a celebratory atmosphere, and the New York Cannabis Awards recognizing standouts across the community. It is the kind of day-into-night event where consumers, creators, and brands mix, set against western New York's summer backdrop.

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Know before you go

  • It is a 21+ event; bring a valid, government-issued ID.
  • Check the official festival site for the lineup, gates, set times, and ticket tiers, which are announced and updated there.
  • Plan your travel: Basom is in western New York, an easy drive from Buffalo and Rochester.

This is a community events listing, not an endorsement or a point of sale. Cannabis products are for adults 21+.