SF’s (Unofficial) 420 Celebration at Hippie Hill 2026 (Golden Gate Park)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

420 at Hippie Hill is a well-known San Francisco tradition, bringing tens of thousands of people from all over to Robin Williams Meadow (formerly Sharon Meadow) to celebrate the right to use cannabis.

Officially for 2026 this event is cancelled, and the the city might try to block off part of Hippie Hill, but when thousands of people head to the park, the event is going to happen no matter what. If you do go, just don’t be an a**hole and leave trash behind. Then you’re a jerk

Looking for a 420 event that isn’t cancelled? This one’s still on:

420 “Smokers Dream” Festival

If you missed the last Dream Festival with Snoopadelic and Burner, here’s another chance. The festival returns on Monday, April 20 (2–10p) at The Midway. This 21+ 420 takeover features major artists, surprise guests, specialty vendors, dispensaries, gourmet eats, indoor DJ sets, and outdoor lounge vibes. Headliners include Berner, B-Legit, The Luniz, Ted Budz, and more. Tickets start at $44.52. Space is limited and sells OUT every year

420 Free Comedy Festival + Happy Hour All Night

RSVP for free comedy show on Monday night 4/20 at The Function, 1414 Market St. 7p and 8:30p shows – SF’s only black-owned comedy club (and Funcheap is a partner! – hence happy hour all night!) – Free with RSVP or $4.20 for VIP tickets.

 

To avoid a shutdown and make sure to make the event safe for everyone, the city actually permitted the event for a few years, bringing in sponsorships to help pay for fencing all around the perimeter of Sharon Meadows, increased security, port-o-potties (so necessary), food vendors/trucks, plus a sound system and DJs for entertainment. But the official event was cancelled in 2024.

2026 Update: According to ABC7, the “official” 420 celebration is canceled for 2026. But that doesn’t mean all hope is lost. If there’s one thing you can count on, is people to show up anyway and celebrate.

Will you get arrested for 420?
If you’re just enjoying yourself, not being a d*ck and not breaking any of the rules, then you’re probably fine. But note, smoking marijuana is still sadly against federal law (the state and the city tend to look the other way), so there’s still always a slight chance of a crack down, but we highly doubt it.

The “Duh” Rules of 420

• Don’t leave trash behind (leave-no-trace; bring a garbage bag, fill it up and take it home)
• Don’t bring tents, glass, generators, etc. into the park
• Don’t destroy anything; don’t be a jerk
• Don’t sell anything without a permit. Selling cannabis is not permitted by anyone.
• Don’t trash the local neighborhood; if you’re a jerk and peeing in someone’s front garden in the Upper Haight, do you think the neighbors will want this to happen again next year?

420 at Hippie Hill 2026

When & Where:

Monday, April 20, 2026: 10 am-ish-6pm-ish

Hippie Hill, Robin Williams Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

The unofficial timeline of 420 at Hippie Hill
An example of the typical rundown from tokeofthetown.com

• 10:30 am – The “unofficial” vendors usually begin to arrive
• 1 pm – The crowds start to get a bit thick as does the haze of smoke over the crowd
• 3 pm – It’s now wall-to-wall stoners
• 4:20 pm – It’s go time: crowd is at their peak, drum beats get more frenzied and hippie girls twirl faster as 4:20 approaches

Parking

• Street Parking, please respect the neighborhood and DO NOT block driveways! Parking in the neighborhoods surrounding Golden Gate Park is EXTREMELY limited. We highly encourage taking public transport, ride-sharing, biking or walking instead of driving. Please be sure to look at signs to avoid parking tickets. Do not keep any valuables in your car. This is bip city.

Taxi & Ride-Share Drop-off/Pick-up

Drop off and pick up point available at 501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.