Cannabis Festivals and Events in 2025
Whether you are a cannabis professional or simply an enthusiast and connoisseur who enjoys some good green buds in their free time, there is a variety of events where you can explore the latest trends, products, and industry innovations. Here is a list of some of the most exciting cannabis festivals and events scheduled to take place in 2025.
Cannabis festivals and events can be a great way to have fun with friends while discovering new cool products or attending a music concert. On the other hand, business events and expos are excellent opportunity to do some networking, forge new deals for your company, or get more brand exposure. Below, let’s take a look at some of the cannabis events that will mark 2025, and where and when they are happening.
The 2025 Sunny Cannabis Conference, Niagara Falls, New York
The Sunny Cannabis Conference is a two-part event, perfect for those who want to get the latest industry insights and network with industry leaders. The 2025 edition of the event is scheduled to take place January 13-14, at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, Niagara Falls, New York.
The 8th Hawaii Cannabis Expo, Honolulu, Hawaii
The eight edition of Hawaii Cannabis Expo is planned for January 31 – February 2, and will be hosted at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall in Honolulu. Should you travel to this cannabis event, get ready to ignite your senses with diverse cannabis experiences that inspire and uplift. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to present their brands and products to a wide audience, as well as participate in interactive workshops and educational seminars on the medicinal plant.
The Annual New England Cannabis Convention (NECANN)
The New England Cannabis Convention (NECANN) is one of the biggest cannabis events in the New England region. Although, in 2025, the NECANN will stretch to several other places, and it will actually make a series of events that bring together in one place major industry players, cannabis entrepreneurs and enthusiasts alike. Every NECANN event is a great opportunity to network, learn, and explore the latest trends and developments in the cannabis sphere.
Save the dates:
March 22-23, 2025 - Boston, MA | Hynes Convention Center
May 2-3, 2025 - Burlington, VT | Champlain Valley Expo
May 2-3, 2025 - Baltimore, MD | Baltimore Convention Center
May 23-24, 2025 - Miami, FL | Miami Airport Convention Center
September 5-6, 2025 - Atlantic City, NJ | AC Convention Center
September 19-20, 2025 - Rochester, NY | Floreano Convention Center
Lucky Leaf Expo, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Lucky Leaf Minneapolis is one of the most significant cannabis conventions in the Midwest. The upcoming edition of Lucky Leaf Minneapolis is anticipated to take place between February 28 and March 1, 2025, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. This year’s edition of the Lucky Leaf Minneapolis is supposed to feature over 100 exhibitors and hear from a variety of speakers. The convention is recommended for all cannabis professionals and job seekers in Minnesota and beyond.
The HIGH TIMES Cannabis Cup, Arizona
The HIGH TIMES Cannabis Cup is one of the most prestige cannabis competition, festival and trade show events around the globe. It shifts several locations every year, and in 2025 it’s coming to Arizona. It will be the third cup to be hosted in the Grand Canyon state. As the organizer writes: “This is a sampling dream to get your products into the hands of hundreds of new customers who will provide feedback on your entries, plus thousands of impressions.” The product submission period is between January 8-10, 2025, while the award show is scheduled for April 13, 2025.
Spannabis, Barcelona, Spain
Spannabis is one of the biggest annual cannabis events in Europe. The 2025 edition of the event is due to take place at Fira de Cornellá, Barcelona, in March 14-16. It’s three days of fair where exhibitors, professionals and other guests will be able to discuss about all things cannabis, network together, and increase the visibility of their business.
Mile High 420 Festival, Denver, Colorado
April 20 marks the date of the unofficial marijuana holiday, with a lot of annual cannabis-dedicated events all around the nation and around the world as well. One of them is Colorado’s famed Mile High 420. This four-twenty celebration usually opens at 1 pm at the Civic Center Park in Denver. Everyone aged 21 or above is welcome, and the entrance is free, though you are supposed to book the free tickets. Gucci Mane, OhGeesy, Afroman, Big Boss Vette, Tommy Genesis, and Fedd the God were some of the performing artists that headlined this cannabis festivity in 2024. We can’t wait and see who will take the stage in 2025!
National Cannabis Festival, Washington D.C.
The National Cannabis Festival first took place in 2015, right after Washington D.C. legalized the recreational use of marijuana. The organizer is due to publish the program for the upcoming 10th anniversary jubilee edition of the festival, and it’s expected that the program will go forward in the days proceeding April 20 and concluding on the unofficial cannabis holiday. Every year the National Cannabis Festival in Washington celebrates the activities of non-profit organization that work tirelessly for ending marijuana prohibition. The event has a main stage and policy summit as well as other platforms that gather cannabis activists, advocacy partners, industry insiders, lawmakers, community leaders, veterans’ groups, and more.
World CBD Awards, Cascais, Portugal
The World CBD Awards, CannaPortugal, and Hempfest are joining forces to bring a series of events that will celebrate the impact and value of CBD. World CBD Awards will come about between May 7-10 at the Casino Estoril, in the Portuguese Riviera, in the municipality of Cascais. Sounds perfect for cannabis professionals working in the CBD sector, and a great excuse to travel to Portugal, right?
Cannabis Drinks Expo, Chicago, Illinois
Cannabis drinks popularity has soared in 2024, and the Cannabis Drinks Expo (CDE) in Chicago looks like the best place to be and where to explore all about this novel, exciting segment of the market. The two-day Chicago expo is scheduled for May 22-23 at the Morgan MFG in Chicago. Open for professionals from all over the US and Canada.
Mary Jane Berlin, Berlin, Germany
It’s the event that has defined the scene in Germany over the last decade. In 2025, again, it will be shaking up the entire industry as one of Europe’s leading cannabis trade fair. If you are near, there is no excuse to miss it. Mary Jane Berlin will take place June 20-22 in Berlin, welcoming industry pioneers and consumers alike. By the summer, German authorities are also expected to roll out pilot trials for legal weed sales, therefore it would be interesting to see how the event will position towards the latest happenings with the German legalization plan.
The Emerald Cup, Oakland, California
In 2024, The Emerald Cup wrote history, celebrating its 20th anniversary. This is one of the biggest annual cannabis festivities, gathering in one place the entire community of California and beyond. It’s the ultimate place to explore Californian plant genetics and the latest hot trending strains hailing from the region. The Emerald Cup traditionally takes place in the second part of August, so watch closely for announcements and updates. In the meantime, you can check out how the 20th jubilee edition went on the official website of the cup event.
MJBizCon, Las Vegas, Nevada
Billed as the largest cannabis conference in the world, the annual edition of MjBizCon always happens in December and it's one of the last big trips for many in the cannabis business. More than 1000 exhibitors present their products at the MjBizCon, while the event is attended by over 30,000 cannabis enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and other guests. For 2025, the event is scheduled for 2-5 December, and traditionally it will be hosted at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The program includes dedicated forums on cannabis finances, marketing, science, psychedelics business, women leadership, and you can always expect much more!
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