Derby, Vermont
3 cannabis dispensaries in Derby, VT
Derby VT has three CCB-licensed adult-use dispensaries on US Route 5 — The High Country, Kushies, and Kingdom Boyz Cannabis — the Northeast Kingdom's densest cannabis corridor, 2–3 miles south of Newport.
In short
Derby, Vermont (Orleans County, ZIP 05829) has three CCB-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensaries, all on US Route 5 within 1.4 miles of each other, approximately 2–3 miles south of Newport city center. The High Country at 5134 US Route 5 (thehighcountryvt.com; 802-487-9675) is the northernmost shop, 1.9 miles from Newport center; open daily 8:00 AM–7:00 PM; offers online order-ahead and Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for all products. Kushies at 4267 US Route 5 (kushies.life; 802-214-4566) is open Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–8:00 PM, Friday–Saturday 8:00 AM–8:30 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM–7:00 PM — the latest evening hours of any dispensary in the Northeast Kingdom; runs daily themed specials and offers a permanent 10% discount for seniors (65+), veterans, and out-of-state medical cannabis card holders. Kingdom Boyz Cannabis at 3731 US Route 5 (kingdomboyzvt.com; 802-766-3520) is an in-house cannabis cultivator-retailer open Monday–Saturday 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; sells premium eighths at $20 tax-included with lab-tested locally grown high-THC strains (Cap Junky 29.13% THC, Blue Sherbert 27.39%, Jokers Candy 27.54%). Vermont cannabis tax in Derby is 20% total (14% excise + 6% state sales; Derby has not adopted a local option cannabis tax). Newport city, 2 miles north, has no CCB-licensed cannabis dispensaries of its own — Derby's US-5 corridor is the cannabis hub for Newport residents and the broader Orleans County area. Jay Peak Resort (~30 miles west via VT-105/Route 242) visitors commonly stop in Derby en route through Newport. Derby Line, a village on the US–Canada border ~8 miles north of Newport, is a Port of Entry — transporting cannabis across the US–Canada border in either direction is a federal crime under both US and Canadian law. Adults 21+ with valid government-issued photo ID required. S.278 (effective July 1, 2026): 2 oz flower / 10 g concentrate possession limit.
About Derby
The cannabis scene
Derby is an Orleans County town of about 4,600 people, situated on Lake Memphremagog immediately south of Newport — Vermont's northernmost city. The Town of Derby includes Derby Center and Derby Line, a village at the US–Canada international border crossing about 8 miles north of Newport city center.
Derby has three CCB-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensaries — the most of any town in the Northeast Kingdom — clustered on a 1.4-mile stretch of US Route 5 between 2 and 3 miles south of Newport. The High Country (5134 US Route 5), Kushies (4267 US Route 5), and Kingdom Boyz Cannabis (3731 US Route 5) form the region's primary cannabis retail corridor.
Newport city itself has no CCB-licensed cannabis dispensaries as of mid-2026. Every Newport resident's nearest licensed cannabis options are in Derby, a few minutes south on US-5. Vermont cannabis tax in Derby is 20% (14% excise + 6% state sales; no local option tax adopted).
Getting around
All three Derby dispensaries are on US Route 5 heading south from Newport. From Newport city center: take US-5 South. The High Country appears first at 5134 US Route 5, about 1.9 miles from Newport center. Kushies is 0.8 miles further south at 4267 US Route 5. Kingdom Boyz Cannabis is another 0.5 miles south at 3731 US Route 5 (3.2 miles from Newport center). From I-91: Take Exit 27 into Newport and head south on US-5. From Jay Peak: take VT-105 East approximately 30 miles to Newport, then south on US-5. From Derby Line (US–Canada border crossing): head south through Newport on US-5 to the Derby shops (~8 miles).
All 3 dispensaries
Every CCB-licensed shop in Derby
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The High Country
Derby's northernmost dispensary on US-5, open daily 8 AM–7 PM — online ordering, COAs for all products, 1.9 miles from Newport.
Kushies
Derby dispensary with the latest hours in the NEK — open until 8:30 PM Friday/Saturday, 8 PM Mon–Thu, 7 PM Sunday. Daily specials and 10% senior/veteran discount.
Kingdom Boyz Cannabis
Derby in-house cannabis cultivator — $20 premium eighths tax included, locally grown high-THC strains (Cap Junky 29%, Blue Sherbert 27%). Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM, Sun 9 AM–3 PM.
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Derby dispensaries compared
All 3 CCB-licensed shops in one table. Hours reflect published Friday schedule.
Quick read: 1 of 3 Derby dispensaries offer online ordering for in-store pickup or reservation. Compare neighborhood, Friday closing time, and standout features below.
| Dispensary | Area | Closes Fri | Online Menu | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The High Country | US Route 5 | 7:00 PM | Yes | Newport residents (nearest shop), early morning access (8 AM daily) |
| Kushies | US Route 5 | 8:30 PM | In-store only | Evening access (latest NEK hours), Friday/Saturday night (8:30 PM close) |
| Kingdom Boyz Cannabis | US Route 5 | 6:00 PM | In-store only | Budget shoppers ($20 eighths), locally grown Vermont cannabis |
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