Date: April 20, 2025
Location: Blue Ridge Kitchen, Sebastopol, CA
Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Presented by: AfriCali
Admission: 21+
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-california-cannabis-expo-2025-tickets-1219750700179
This event offers a day filled with music, education, and community engagement. Attendees can explore educational stations, enjoy delicious food, and meet a panel of local women farmers led by Lauren Mendelsohn. The expo features a curated selection of music and local vendors, providing a unique experience for cannabis enthusiasts.
Grass Lands at Outside Lands – San Francisco
Dates: August 8–10, 2025
Location: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
Admission: 21+ (for Grass Lands area)
Website: Outside Lands
Grass Lands is a dedicated cannabis experience within the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival. Attendees can explore a variety of cannabis products, enjoy them at the Garden of Weed’n consumption area, and experience live music performance. With food options from Bloomstock and Total Meltdown, Grass Lands promises an unforgettable weekend of education, entertainment, and good vibe.
Hall of Flowers – Ventura
Dates: March 19–20, 2025
Location: Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura,CA
Admission: Industry professionals only
Website: Hall of Flowers
Hall of Flowers Ventura is a premier B2B trade show designed for licensed retail buyers, brands, and industry leaders. The event features over 250 premier cannabis brands and 1,000+ retailers, offering high-quality networking, deal-making, and product discovery in a professional yet relaxed atmosphere.
NCIA Northern California Stakeholder Summit – Sacramento
Date: March 27, 2025
Location: Sacramento, CA (Venue TBA)
Admission: Details forthcoming
Website: NCIA Events
Organized by the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), this summit brings together regulators, policymakers, and key stakeholders to discuss pressing issues, shape policies, and drive change within the cannabis industry. It’s an essential event for those looking to influence the future of cannabis in California.
Tenth Native American Cannabis and Hemp Conference – Temecula
Date: June 10–11,2025
Location: Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula, CA
Admission: Early bird tickets start at $945
Website: https://www.nativenationevents.org/
This conference focuses on sharing best practices and providing insights into producing safe, regulated, and high-quality cannabis and hemp products within tribal communities. Attendees will learn about partnerships and the unique advantages of working with tribes in the cannabis industry.
Kushstock Festival – Adelanto
Date: April 19, 2025
Location: 12000 Stadium Way, Adelano, CA
Time: 12:00 PM – 1000 PM
Admission: Free to $100
Website: Kushstock Festival
Kushstock is the world’s largest free legal cannabis consumption festival. It brings together cannabis enthusiasts to explore premium products, attend engaging seminars, and enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere. With a focus on freedom, creativity, and connection, it’s a must-attend event for cannabis lovers.
Looking Ahead
California’s summer cannabis events offer a diverse range of experiences, from industry-focused conferences to vibrant festivals celebrating cannabis culture. Whether you’re a professional in the field or an enthusiast looking to connect with the community, these events provide opportunities to learn, network, and enjoy the evolving landscape of cannabis in California.