WOODSTOCK, NY (July 24, 2023) –  Cannastock, the largest consumption friendly cannabis festival in New York, returns to the Hudson Valley on October 7th from 1 – 7 PM EST, as it moves outdoors to the grass fields of the Hudson Valley Sportsdome in Milton, New York.

Featuring over 100 exhibitors, a wide variety of cannabis brands, growers, and manufacturers, guests will interact with industry pioneers bringing the first recreational cannabis to the Hudson Valley while they enjoy fun games, gourmet food trucks, a craft beer and wine garden. Live music will be performed by reggae group, SunDub, along with a headlining performance by Andy Frasco & the U.N., loved for their kaleidoscopic musical fusion and one-of-a-kind onstage audacity. Attendees will be able to purchase cannabis products for enjoyment at the festival and at home at the new Green Market. 

Winners of the inaugural Excelsior Cup, a cannabis competition to honor the best cannabis products in New York State, will be announced. 

Cannastock Co-Founder Gary Chetkof, said “After two sold out Cannastock festivals,  we are excited to produce the biggest and best one ever; this time in a spacious grassland with the Catskill Mountains as our backdrop. There will be more exhibitors, games, and chill out areas, along with a larger variety of food trucks and craft beers and wine. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and enjoy live reggae music all day followed by a performance by our favorite party band, Andy Frasco & The U.N.”

A limited number of General Admission Early Bird tickets are on sale now at the discounted rate of $35 before increasing to $45, and to $50 on the day of the show. 

A limited number of VIP Early Bird Tickets are also on sale now for a discounted rate of $75 before increasing to $85, and to $100 on the day of the show. VIP tickets include early entry at Noon, VIP parking onsite, exclusive indoor bathrooms, and a limited edition Cannastock tote bag.

An after-show party will take place down the road, at The Falcon in Marlboro, NY with a concert by Cool Cool Cool, blending the best of Funk, House and R&B to create a sound that is truly unique. After-show concert tickets at the Falcon begin at $15.

For tickets and info go to  https://cannastockny.com

Cannastock 2023 is presented by Radio Woodstock, Woodstock Heritage Strains, Etain, the Cannabis Workforce Initiative, & Hepworth AG DBA Highline Brands..

ABOUT RADIO WOODSTOCK

Radio Woodstock 100.1 WDST, tagged as the New York Times “favorite thing about driving around the Hudson Valley”, has been the recipient of numerous national and regional awards for its eclectic and innovative programming. Radio Woodstock operates as one of the most influential listener and local advertiser-supported radio stations in the world. As a locally owned media company for over 40 years, Radio Woodstock produces curated music programming and virtual and live music events, along with advertising campaigns, digital marketing solutions, and experiential marketing programs. Radio Woodstock produces numerous large scale and boutique concerts and festivals, and founded both the Mountain Jam Festival and Taste of Country Festival,  both of which grew to become the largest rock and camping music festivals in the Northeast, drawing over 100,000 people over two consecutive weekends. 

ABOUT WOODSTOCK HERITAGE STRAINS

The Woodstock brand embodies the ideals of building a new world order that starts with “us” not “them”. The “us” is made up of people who believe we can do better. The “us” that stands against the establishment and is not afraid to question authority. The “us” that believes we can rise above rhetoric that often surrounds us all. At Woodstock, we celebrate our ability to step out of the fray and bring people together to enjoy this life we have. 

ABOUT ETAIN 

Etain is New York’s only women-founded, vertically integrated medical cannabis company with dispensaries in Kingston, Syracuse and Yonkers and a flagship in Midtown East in New York City. Etain’s Kingston location was the brand’s first dispensary, opened in 2016. The location at 445 NY-28 has recently revamped it’s exterior and interior to include an open floor plan to incorporate Etain’s renewed branding alongside their premium medical cannabis products.

The Etain Kingston location also carries a curated selection of women-owned CBD and health and wellness brands to highlight other women in the industry and their products. The company’s mantra – “Take a moment with Etain” – embodies the spirit and belief that Etain products meet the diverse needs of its community.

ABOUT CANNABIS WORKFORCE INITIATIVE

Cannabis Workforce Initiative’s mission is to promote and support social equity in the adult-use cannabis market by providing quality workforce development and legal education.

ABOUT HEPWORTH AG DBA HIGHLINE BRANDS

To lead the standards of ethical and regenerative agriculture practices and support the economy of the Hudson Valley.  Contributing to the betterment of human health and wellness. Founded in 2019 by Amy and Gail Hepworth who own and operate Hepworth Farm founded in 1818.  

ABOUT ANDY FRASCO AND THE U.N.

Andy Frasco & The U.N. have long been the high-flying DIY renegades of the touring scene known and loved for their kaleidoscopic musical fusion and one-of-a-kind onstage audacity. Now celebrating their longevity, the band is shaking things up with L’Optimist (Fun Machine Records/Soundly), as its title suggests, Frasco’s most hopeful and enthusiastic collection thus far. A testament to Frasco’s wide-ranging influences and boundless energy, his band’s sixth released studio album sees the magnetic frontman continuing to chart his path of self-exploration and personal discovery through increasingly introspective lyricism and musical adventure. Songs like “Everything Bagel (Feat. Artikal Sound System)” and the deeply moving “Iowa Moon” touch on matters of the heart and mental health, emotional struggle and the sheer vulnerability of the human experience, all relayed through a wildly eclectic approach navigating funk, jazz, surf rock, blues, swing, gospel, reggae, exotica, and more with horn-blasted positivity and soulful power. 

“I fight depression every single day,” Frasco says, “and the only way to fight depression is through optimism. I try to write optimistic songs because optimism keeps me going. As humans, I don’t think we’re all that much different. Everyone needs a little optimism to keep going.”

ABOUT SUNDUB

SunDub is a testament to the power of inclusion, diversity and unity; their music and community rallies around the concept that we are strongest when people of different backgrounds can work together to create positive change. These core values were first showcased on SunDub’s debut album, Burden of Love (2019), which has amassed millions of streams since coming out. Anchored by a core quintet—Finn Singer (guitar), Josh T Carter (bass), Eric “The General” Toussaint (vocals-keys) and the brother-sister team of Joanna Teters (lead vocals) and Ben Teters (vocals-drums)—the band is ready to breakthrough to even more fans worldwide with their sophomore album, showcasing the evolution of their sound over the past few years. Joanna Teters’ commanding and soulfully smoky lead vocals blend seamlessly with the air-tight arrangements of the SunDub rhythm section. The result is a stand out expression of reggae’s classic undulating pulse and lush subterranean grooves, reinvented for listeners of all times and genres.

MEDIA AND PRESS QUERIES – ASSA SACKO ZARCONE, 

Assas@radiowoodstock.com, (845) 679 – 7600 ext. 18