Learn about cannabis legalization efforts across the country, see Wiz Khalifa perform live, and attend a weed-themed wedding.
The vacation for getting high may issue forth but once a year , but theNational Cannabis Festivalis helping draw out your4/20 celebrationswith a multi - day fete that runs through the weekend .
The outcome started in 2015 as a jubilation of cannabis legalization across the area and aimed to urge for further legalization progress . And after a pandemic - related hiatus , the 6th iteration of the fete is back and big than ever .
From food and drink courtesy ofDC ’s skilful restaurantsto educational panels and musical execution by Wiz Khalifa and Ghostface Killah , there are mess of way to have some weed - inspired play at the festival . Just note : the celebration does n’t allow the pulmonary tuberculosis or sale of marijuana perDC law , so leave the rolling paper and vape pen at home , and read up on everything you need to know before attending the National Cannabis Festival this weekend .
National Cannabis Festival|Photo by by Doug Van Sant
When and where is the festival?
The three - daytime fete kicking off on Friday , April 22 at 10 am with educational dialog box and protagonism oeuvre at theNational Cannabis Policy Summitat the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center . Saturday ’s festivities commence at noon and let in musical performance , a grocery of cannabis - related marketer , educational opportunities , and a sprawling intellectual nourishment and boozing market at the RFK Festival Grounds , and the festival concludes on Sunday with theNational Cannabis Championshippresented byGentleman Tokerat Echostage , where growers compete in various categories for awards and prize .
What’s on the agenda?
Although the fete runs all weekend , Saturday is the independent event — and there ’s a hatful go on . Education and advocacy are the cornerstones of the event , so fete - goers can give ear a Grow School that will instruct participant how to cultivate their own flower or listen in on panels like “ the Future of Beverage and Cannabis ” with DC Brau ’s Jeff Hancock and “ The Future of Cannabis in DC Hospitality ” with chefs from local restaurants likeMaydanandMoon Rabbit .
At the exhibitioner clean , you’re able to check out cultivator demonstrations , learn about cannabis products , and shop class from more than 100 seller across art , way , wellness , and other categories . Plus , there ’s a full - musical scale concert draw throughout the twenty-four hour period with carrying into action by Wiz Khalifa , Lettuce , Backyard Band , Ghostface Killah , and more . Oh , and just before the headlines take the leg , you ’ll have the opportunity to take in two stoners splice the knot as part of the Ultimate Weed Wedding .
What are the food and drink options?
No weed festival is terminated without an epic “ Munchies Zone . ” This year , the event is up the ante with food trucks , vendor station , and cooking demonstration . Local favorite food trucks likePeruvian Brothers , Bun’d Up , andDC Sliceswill be park at the event . Top - tier culinary endowment will be offer bites and manifestation as well : Maydan ’s foreland chef Darnell Thomas will offer a taste of the eatery ’s Middle Eastern fare;Disco Mary , a holistic bar concept from Maria Bastasch , will serve up non - alcohol-dependent drinks ; and chef Kevin Tien ofMoon RabbitandHot Lola’swill team up withMaketto ’s Erik Bruner - Yang to run a stopover AAPI Hate Night Market .
What do tickets include?
Tickets to the festival bulge at $ 65 for universal admission , and vary by daylight , access code , and activities . you’re able to check out the pick and purchase ticketshere .
National Cannabis Festival|Photo by by Doug Van Sant
