20 Deals at Iowa's Border State Dispensaries for 4/20

Recreational weed may not be legal in Iowa, but these dispensaries across the border are offering big discounts for the annual cannabis holiday.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:49pm

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With recreational marijuana still illegal in Iowa, the state's residents are turning to dispensaries in neighboring states like Illinois, Missouri, and Minnesota to take advantage of 4/20 deals. From BOGO offers to percentage-based discounts, these border state dispensaries are pulling out all the stops to celebrate the unofficial cannabis holiday.

Why it matters

While Iowa has made some progress towards decriminalizing and legalizing recreational marijuana, the state still lags behind many of its neighbors. This has led Iowans to cross state lines to access legal weed products, especially around major cannabis events like 4/20. The deals and promotions at these border dispensaries highlight the growing demand for legal marijuana access in Iowa.

The details

Dispensaries across Illinois, Missouri, and Minnesota are offering a wide range of 4/20 deals for customers, including percentage-based discounts, buy-one-get-one-free offers, and doorbuster specials. Some highlights include up to 45% off at Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary in Chicago, a 'Four-Day Giveaway' with thousands in cash and product prizes at From the Earth Dispensary in Kansas City, and 25% off many items at the Indigenous-owned Waabigwan Mashkiki in Mahnomen, Minnesota.

  • The 4/20 deals at these border state dispensaries generally run from April 16 through April 20.
  • Many of the deals, like the 'High Noon Special' at Bud & Rita's in Chicago, are only available for limited time windows on 4/20 itself.

The players

nuEra Chicago Dispensary

A cannabis dispensary with multiple locations in Illinois, offering up to 40% off certain brands for 4/20.

Sunrise Dispensary

A Missouri dispensary hosting a '20 Days of 4/20 in St. Louis' event with new deals each day leading up to April 20.

Legacy Cannabis

A Minnesota-based dispensary offering a storewide 20% discount on 4/20, as well as earlier deals of 10% off on April 18 and 15% off on April 19.

Waabigwan Mashkiki

An Indigenous-owned dispensary in Minnesota that cultivates its own cannabis and is offering 25% off many items for 4/20.

Cookies Dispensary St. Louis

A Missouri dispensary part of the popular Cookies cannabis brand, offering markdowns, BOGO deals, and giveaways for 4/20.

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What they’re saying

“Recreational weed isn't legal in Iowa, so check out these dispensaries offering 4/20 deals in our border states, from Missouri to Illinois and Minnesota.”

— Dorothy Scott, Author

What’s next

As Iowa continues to debate the legalization of recreational marijuana, these 4/20 deals at border state dispensaries are likely to continue drawing interest from Iowans seeking legal access to cannabis products. The success or failure of these promotions could influence the political calculus around marijuana reform in Iowa.

The takeaway

While Iowa lags behind its neighbors on marijuana legalization, the robust 4/20 deals at border state dispensaries highlight the growing consumer demand for legal cannabis access. These promotions underscore the economic opportunity that legal weed could represent for Iowa, if the state chooses to embrace it.