New York’s First Cannabis Showcase Held at Farm in Gorham 

New York’s first legal cannabis showcase was held Sunday at Lincoln Hill Farms in Gorham, News 19 NBC reports. Event attendees were able to purchase small batch, farm-to-table cannabis products from 12 local farmers. 

Brian Mastrosimone, owner of Lincoln Hill Farms, told News 19 that the event coordinators were “super excited” to make history.  

Bryce Serpe, owner of Circle Hill Rosin, added that having “the opportunity to come out and meet people face-to-face and talk with people … is huge for” the company.  

New York cannabis regulators approved regulations allowing cannabis showcases and sales at public events in 2023. Under state rules, showcases must include a minimum of three licensed cultivators who partner with a licensed adult-use dispensary to sell licensed and tested cannabis products to customers. The events are only allowed in municipalities that allow for retail cannabis sales, and the events must have a predominantly adult population. The Office of Cannabis Management also gave the green light for cannabis to be sold at concerts, festivals, and other events. 

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) approved the law permitting the events on March 20, 2025.