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20 MOST POPULAR CANNABIS FESTIVALS

With the increasing legalization of recreational and medical marijuana use in many parts of the world, an entire new category of events/festivals is on the rise. Cannabis festivals are fast becoming the embodiment of the flourishing cannabis business. As the name suggests, cannabis festivals are centered on marijuana. Different groups of people from different sectors meet at these festivals where they get to discuss one or more aspects of the cannabis industry. Cannabis festivals can either be regional, national or international. Cannabis festivals, rallies and parties have been happening since the 70’s. Earlier it used to be a way to celebrate, educate, and protest cannabis laws around the world. But now with cannabis becoming legal, now a days there are numerous festivals that happen globally. And with the plethora of festivals happening every now and then, and those events being shared massively through social media posts, if you are a cannabis enthusiasts you wouldn’t want to miss out on the fun. Here we list twenty of the popular cannabis festivals that happen around the world.

  1. Hash Bash

Hash Bash is a festival held annually in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was first held in 1972. It was kind of a response to the famous Michigan Supreme Court ruling that saw marijuana activist, John Sinclair being sent to prison on a ten year sentence for giving two marijuana blunts to an undercover cop. Hash Bash now has a lot to celebrate- medical marijuana victories, reduced police involvement, and support from famous activists, musicians, writers, and bunch of other celebrities as well. 2021 will mark the 50th year of this festival. And for the past five years there have also been a growers’ competition titled the Hash Bash Cup.

  • 4.20 Hemp Fest

4.20 Hemp Fest happens in East End Studios in Milan, Italy. The fest offers three days of 420 friendly cannabis events with over fifteen countries and two hundred exhibitors in a space as big as 10,000 square feet. The festival also holds an event- Cannabis Light Cup, a competition for growers and producers from around the world.

  • Mile High 4/20 Festival

This event is based in Denver, Colorado, USA. Denver was the first state to legalize marijuana in 2014 and is still home to adult-use cannabis. Whatever be the weather condition, the Mile High 4/20 Festival goes on. The event happens at Civil Center Park, and reaches its high at 4:20 pm. This festival had begun as a protest to end prohibition, where hundreds gathered for an illegal smokeout, and now has evolved into a massive concert which has seen artists like Lil Wayne, Lil’ Jon performing.

  • Canapa Mundi

Canapa Mundi is an event that takes place in Fiera di Roma in Rome, Italy. It is a place for producers, consumers, growers, distributors, retailers, and non-profits to meet up.

  • MJ Bizcon

MJ Bizcon is one of the most popular cannabis business-to-business trade show. This festival happens in Las Vegas and is one of the most well-attended cannabis event around the world.

  • 420Toronto

The Toronto 420 Festival is an annual festival happening in Toronto, Canada. It is a free event that promotes local talent and entertainment and also shows their support to the cannabis culture.

  • MardiGrass

MardiGrass is a protest rally and parade which is held annually in Nimbin, Australia. It is a great event to be at that offers cannabis-friendly activities like the Hemp Olympix, the Nimbin Cannabis Cup, live music and dance parties.

  • Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo

Based in New York, USA, this is an event where you get to learn about the business and financial side of the cannabis industry from top to bottom.

  • 420 Stoner Fest

420 Stoner Fest happens at Washington D.C. The festival has music, food and fireworks along with the leading activists, speakers, cultivators, and speakers in attendance.

  1. National Cannabis Festival

Another Washington D.C based festival is the National Cannabis Festival. This festival is held on the lawn at the RFK Festival Grounds and gives you a great view of the Anacostia River. The festival gives the attendees a chance to pitch their own cannabis business ideas, and to attend sessions, panel discussions, live music, and also has a mouth-watering munchies zone.

  1. Pennsylvania Cannabis Festival

This festival promotes fifty vendors, live music, canna-centric speakers, and discussion panels.

  1. Hippie Hill

Hippie Hill in San Francisco has been somewhat an impromptu ritual to celebrate cannabis and everything related with it since the 70’s in Golden Gate Park.

  1. Cultivation Classic

Cultivation Classic is a festival based in Portland, Oregon, USA, where highly cannabis-literate consumers and the industry leaders to come together for an educational conference. It stands out with its intense science focus, and rounds off with an awards ceremony to highlight the best craft cannabis and hemp across the state.

  1. SweetWater 420 Fest

This is a music fest that happens at Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. This event blends live tunes, art, food, sustainability, and a lot of cannabis inspired snacks.

  1. Emerald Cup

Emerald Cup is the ultimate cannabis festival in Northern California, USA. It is the largest organic and sun-grown cannabis competition in the world. It brings together experts and educators in the cannabis business to the farmers, patients, and patrons each year.

  1. Seattle Hempfest

The Seattle Hempfest is a cannabis event that will be completing its 30th year in 2021. It is mostly a business-oriented conference, and is the self-proclaimed “Undisputed King of Protestivals.” It is supposedly the largest gathering on cannabis and hemp reform in the US.

  1. The Hemp & Cannabis Fair

The Hemp & Cannabis Fair happens in San Luis Obispo, California, USA. The festival showcases local growers, brands, startups, and educational entertainment around cannabis for spiritual healing, medical usage, and recreational products.

  1. Sensi Night

This is an annual event hosted by the Sensi Magazine in California, Colorado, Nevada, Massachusetts. The famed Sensi Night celebrates the cannabis industry.

  1. Pan Ram Festival

This is an event that is hosted in Thailand. Pan Ram is a three-day 420 friendly festival that is a form of protest to Thailand’s severe anti-drug culture. It aims to promote awareness and understanding for marijuana.

  • CannaCon South

The CannaCon is an event that has a global focus. It is a big cannabis event that brings together cannabis businesses, stakeholders, and experts from all around the world to discuss things that are related to the industry. Its focus is to continue building the cannabis community now and into the future on a greater scale.

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