Your Ultimate Memorial Day Weekend Guide: Southern Maine Cannabis Picks
Memorial Day weekend in southern Maine is something special. Spring has already arrived, but this is usually the first hint of summer here.
The salt air rolls in off the coast at Kittery Point, campfires start to crackle again across the campgrounds of Sanford, and the back roads of North Berwick finally shake off the last of mud season. It’s the unofficial start of summer, and if you’re a Maine local, you know there’s no better way to kick it off than with good company, great food on the grill, and premium cannabis from your neighborhood dispensary.
At Green Truck, we’re your locally rooted cannabis company serving the Kittery, North Berwick, and Sanford communities. Whether you’re a year-round Mainer or heading up near Mousam Lake for the weekend, we’ve put together a Memorial Day cannabis guide to help you make the most of it.
What makes Southern Maine the Perfect destination for Memorial Day?
Before we dive into the products, let’s take a second to appreciate where we live. Southern Maine doesn’t get nearly enough credit as a Memorial Day destination. While the summer crowds descend on Old Orchard Beach and Portland’s Old Port, locals know this corner of York County offers a quieter, more grounded and authentic kind of Maine experience.
All Green Truck locations are conveniently located to serve every corner of Southern Maine. Stock up before the weekend really gets going.
Shopping the outlets? Green Truck Kittery is right on Route 236 and ready for you.
Passing through York County? Green Truck Sanford has a full menu perfect for a relaxing, long weekend.
Escaping the coastal crowds or looking for medical? Green Truck North Berwick is worth the detour.
For the BBQ Crew:
Socializing, Laughing, and Grilling All Day
Memorial Day BBQs are a sacred tradition in York County. Whether you’re grilling lobster tails down by the water in Kittery, slow-smoking ribs in Sanford, or doing a big family cookout in North Berwick, the right cannabis can turn a good cookout into a legendary one.
Best Product types for BBQs:
Sativa-Dominant Flower
A bright, uplifting sativa is the BBQ MVP. Look for strains with citrus or tropical terpene profiles, as limonene-heavy cultivars are energizing without being overwhelming, keep conversation flowing, and pair beautifully with the smoky, savory smell of charcoal. We keep fresh, locally sourced Maine flower in stock. Ask your Green Truck budtender or shop our selection online.
Cannabis-Infused Beverages
This is the sleeper hit of any Memorial Day gathering. Cannabis seltzers and tonics are perfect for a BBQ or beach day. No glassware needed, they’re discreet, dose-controlled, and easy to enjoy in a group setting. Guests who don’t typically consume flower often love having a low-dose beverage option between 2.5-5mg.
Browse our large variety of options for infused beverages.
Easy Microdosing Edibles
Nobody wants to be the person who overdid it before the potato salad comes out. Microdosing edibles let you stay in that perfect, social sweet spot all day long. Choose a lower dose and snack on them throughout the day. They’re consistent, portable, and fit right in a cooler bag. And the best part? There is countless options from dark chocolates, to watermelon gummies, and tons more. Shop our edible selection!
For the Campers:
Trails, Firesides, and Stargazing
Southern Maine is camping country. From the woods and water access around Sanford to the quiet trails threading through North Berwick’s rural landscape, there’s no shortage of ways to get outside this Memorial Day weekend. And cannabis has a long, storied history with campfires.
Best Product Types for Camping and the Outdoors:
Piney, Earthy Hybrid Flower
There’s something deeply right about smoking cannabis in the woods when the fire’s going and the stars are coming out over York County. A well-balanced hybrid with myrcene and pinene terpenes complements the outdoor environment naturally. It relaxes the body without knocking you out, which is ideal for an evening of good conversation around the fire. Shop our hybrid flower selection.
Disposables and carts
When you’re camping, convenience matters. A reliable cannabis vape pen from Green Truck is easy to pack, doesn’t require a lighter, and produces no lingering smoke smell on your gear. Look for full-spectrum or live resin carts for the most complete experience. These are some of our biggest sellers every Memorial Day weekend. Take a look at the options we have to meet everyone’s needs.
Tinctures and Capsules
For the hiker or trail runner who wants to manage soreness and support recovery, a CBD:THC tincture or a topical solution is the best and easiest option. Discreet, precise, and well-suited to a more active lifestyle or managing soreness. Perfect way to unwind after a long day in the great outdoors of Southern Maine. We offer tinctures and topical solutions.
For the Relaxation Crowd:
Hammocks and Doing Absolutely Nothing
Not every Memorial Day has to be an event. Sometimes the best holiday weekend is a hammock, a good book, the sound of wind moving through the pines, and three long days with zero obligations. Southern Maine does nothing better than anywhere on earth.
Best Product Types for Pure Relaxation:
Indica-Dominant Flower
Classic for a reason. A heavy indica in the evening is exactly what a long weekend calls for, especially if you’ve spent the day on your feet cooking, hiking, or wrangling kids. Look for strains with high myrcene content for that deep, full-body ease. Ask your Green Truck budtender what’s freshest right now or take a look at our options online.
Unwind with Higher Dose Edibles
Longer Duration For true relaxation, a well-dosed edible in the 10mg to 20mg THC range taken a couple hours before you want to unwind gives you a long, smooth, body-heavy experience that’s perfect for the evening. The extended duration means you settle into it, rather than chasing the feeling. We have a massive selection of edibles at all three locations, shop edibles here!
CBD and CBN Products for Sleep
If your Memorial Day goal is actually to catch up on sleep (valid, deeply valid) look into CBN-infused products or high-CBD tinctures. CBN is gaining attention for its potential sleep-supportive properties. Pair it with a consistent nighttime routine and you’ve got the recipe for the best sleep you’ve had since last summer. Shop all of our sleeping aid products.
What to Know Shopping at Green Truck This Memorial Day Weekend
Planning ahead is everything. Memorial Day weekend is one of our busiest times of year. Here’s how to make your experience as smooth as possible:
Shop Early in the Weekend. Stock up Friday or early Saturday before the holiday rush hits. Our dispensaries will be well-stocked, but popular items like pre-rolls, vapes, and infused beverages go fast over holiday weekends.
Bring Valid ID. Maine recreational cannabis law requires proof of age (21+) for all purchases. Every customer, every visit.
Medical patients visiting our North Berwick location should bring a valid government-issued photo ID along with their Maine medical certification or registry card. Qualified out-of-state medical patients may also purchase using valid medical cannabis documentation issued by their home state, subject to Maine reciprocity rules.
Ask Your Budtender. Our Green Truck staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely love helping you find the right product for your situation and desired effects. Don’t hesitate to describe how you want to relax this weekend.
Stock Up on Variety. A Memorial Day weekend has multiple moods. We always recommend grabbing something for the daytime (a sativa or hybrid), something for the evening (an indica or edible), and something sessionable like pre-rolls or a beverage for the social moments in between.
Green Truck: Rooted in Southern Maine
Green Truck isn’t a chain from out of state. We’re local. We’re Mainers. We care about our communities of Kittery, North Berwick, and Sanford. The places where our team members live, shop, coach Little League, and grab breakfast at the diner on Saturday mornings.
When you buy from Green Truck, you’re supporting a local Maine cannabis business that invests back into York County. We source locally when we can, we employ people from the communities we serve, and we take our responsibility to those communities seriously.
This Memorial Day weekend, we hope you get exactly the holiday you need, whether that’s loud and crowded and full of family, or quiet and slow and perfectly yours. Southern Maine is beautiful in late May. The lupine will be starting to bloom along Route 4 through Sanford. The Piscataqua River will be catching the long afternoon light down in Kittery. The old stone walls along North Berwick’s back roads will be greening over with moss.
We’re grateful and proud to be part of this place. Come visit us!
Find Green Truck Near You
Green Truck – Kittery, Maine Recreational adult use store serving Kittery, Eliot, and the southern York County seacoast community.
Green Truck – Sanford, Maine Recreational adult use store serving Sanford, Springvale, Alfred, and the greater Mousam Valley area.
Green Truck – North Berwick, Maine Medical store serving North Berwick, South Berwick, Berwick, and surrounding York County towns.
Shop online at greentruck.com, download the Green Truck app, or call ahead for Memorial Day weekend hours and product availability. Must be 21+ to enter and purchase. Consume responsibly. Don’t drive impaired.
