Cannabis-friendly poker runs are still a niche slice of the rally world, but they’re growing fast—especially where legal markets and motorcycle tourism overlap. What separates them from standard charity rides isn’t “riding while high” (responsible events push the opposite). It’s the vibe: partnerships with legal dispensaries, on-site education, age-gated areas, and a more explicit focus on cannabis culture after the bikes are parked. One of the clearest hotspots for this crossover is the Nevada–Arizona river corridor, where multi-day rally weekends often bundle poker runs with vendor villages and adult-oriented nightlife.

1. Run-A-Mucca Motorcycle & Music Festival (Winnemucca, Nevada)

Run-A-Mucca is a long-running rally with a true poker-run backbone—packages routinely include a headline poker run prize, plus optional extra hands. What makes it stand out for cannabis-friendly travelers is how openly it’s intersected with tribal cannabis activation: documented partnerships between Water Canyon Dispensary and the Run-A-Mucca poker run have included a dedicated adult consumption lounge component tied to the weekend programming.

Event link: www.runamucca.com

2. Canna-Mucca: Music & Motorcycles at Water Canyon Dispensary (Nevada)

For riders looking for something that feels intentionally built around cannabis culture rather than loosely adjacent to it, Canna-Mucca has been promoted as a music-and-motorcycles gathering hosted at or with Water Canyon Dispensary. Positioned as part of the broader Run-A-Mucca weekend experience, it highlights how many cannabis-friendly poker-run weekends work in practice: ride during the day, then enjoy legal, age-gated cannabis experiences once the bikes are parked.

3. Mayhem Motorcycle Rally + Mayhem Poker Run (Bullhead City, Arizona)

Mayhem has evolved into a major multi-day river-run rally with clearly defined poker run programming, including dedicated registration details and rules. While it isn’t branded strictly as a cannabis event, it’s often considered cannabis-adjacent due to its proximity to Nevada’s mature adult-use market and the frequent overlap between rally attendees, dispensary tourism, and cannabis-friendly nightlife across the river.

Event link: www.mayheminfo.com

How riders find the real “green-friendly” poker runs nationwide

Many cannabis-friendly poker runs are locally promoted and tied to dispensaries, lounges, or 4/20-adjacent weekends rather than marketed as standalone national events. Experienced riders often start with large motorcycle event calendars, then dig into sponsors, venues, and partner businesses to see whether a ride truly embraces cannabis culture in a legal, responsible way. This approach helps separate genuine cannabis-friendly poker runs from standard charity rides that simply happen to take place in legal states.

A final rider-to-rider reminder: the best cannabis-friendly poker runs treat cannabis as a post-ride experience—clear rules, age-gated spaces, shuttle options, and a strong emphasis on keeping impairment off the road.

Learn More: Planning to Ride? The Key Differences Between Cannabis-Friendly and Classic Poker Runs