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High Spirits, Higher Purpose: The Solstice Market You Absolutely Can’t Miss
If you’ve ever looked at the longest night of the year and thought, “This could really use more weed, music, and community magic,” congratulations—you’re my kind of people. And you’re exactly who this event is for.
On Sunday, December 21st, 2025, as darkness stretches its arms across the sky and the solstice officially clocks in, Damn Sam and Hudson Valley Green are lighting the fuse on something special:
The High Spirits Solstice Market
📍 Anthony’s Banquet Hall – Leeds, NY (Catskill Region)
🕛 Noon to 8:00 PM
This isn’t just a market.
This isn’t just a sesh.
This is a full-blown high holiday celebration, where culture, cannabis, creativity, and community all spark up together under one cozy winter roof.
🌞 When the Light Returns, We Blaze Brighter
As the solstice turns the page from darkness back toward light, the High Spirits Solstice Market turns up the heat with what might be the most wonderful high of the year. Think blazing bright vibes, warm dancing bodies, lifted spirits, and a room full of people who get it.
Come shop local, dance warm, toast the solstice, and celebrate the artists, cultivators, and visionaries who keep New York’s cannabis culture thriving—even in the dead of winter.
🏆 Honoring Legends of the Harvest
This year’s event proudly celebrates the 29th Annual New York Harvest Festival Cup & Celebrity Cup Winners—the true heavy hitters of the scene.
And because trophies should never be boring, winners will be honored with one-of-a-kind, hand-blown glass cups crafted by the ever-brilliant Rob of Blurred Glass. These aren’t just awards—they’re molten masterpieces, forged from fire, art, and unapologetically high vibes.
Come cheer. Come vibe. Come toast the creators who keep the harvest alive and blazing year after year.
🎶 Soundtrack for the Solstice
Setting the mood are The MacS Band and Shady Groove Band, delivering heady holiday vibes, soulful jams, and cosmic carols guaranteed to make you sway, smile, and maybe forget what time it is (don’t worry—it’s still 4:20 somewhere).
🎨 Vendors, Vibes & Last-Minute Gifting Glory
This is where holiday haze meets last-minute craze.
Expect a stacked lineup of art & legacy vendors bringing:
Glass & cannabis culture essentials
Wellness goods and trusted brands
Cozy winter wares & funky artisans
Fire farmers, holiday treats & Latin-American food
Tied yummies, warm elixirs, and all your elevated indulgences
Translation: if you need gifts, treats, or just something cool you didn’t know you needed until you saw it—this is your playground.
🎅 Cann-Claus Is Real (And He’s Lit)
Step into the Damn Sam Cann-Claus Photo Booth, where Santa’s throne glows green, moonbeams light the scene, and laughter is guaranteed. Props included. Dignity optional.
❤️ Blaze Forward, Give Back
Because this community always shows love, the High Spirits Solstice Market is also about giving back:
🎁 Toy Drive – Bring a new, unwrapped toy to spread joy
🥫 Food Drive – Pantry items welcomed for local families in need
’Tis the season to spark joy, share abundance, and lift the whole community higher—together.
🎟️ The Details (AKA No Excuses)
Tickets: $5 advance / $10 at the door
Time: Noon – 8:00 PM
Date: Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Location: Anthony’s Banquet Hall, Leeds, NY (Catskill Region)
Tickets: Available now at theticketing.com
🌿 Final Hit
Let’s be real: the High Spirits Solstice Market is the shit.
It’s where community, creativity, and culture collide in high holiday spirits. A little haze makes the holidays brighter—and this event delivers plenty.
If you’re a stoner, a cannabis connoisseur, or just someone who loves good people, good vibes, and unforgettable nights, this is not optional. This is mandatory joy.
Be merry. Be bright. Be just the right amount of lit.
We’ll see you on December 21st.