The 8th annual celebration will now span over two days bringing together 30,000+ advocates, business leaders, patients and enthusiasts in Washington, D.C.
Organizers of the National Cannabis Festival today announce Wu-Tang Clan with Redman and Thundercat as the headliners for the 8th annual celebration bringing 30,000+ advocates, business leaders, patients and enthusiasts to the Festival grounds at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., on Friday, April 19th and Saturday, April 20th.
“We’re really excited to elevate the National Cannabis Festival experience this year with our brand-new two-day format. Our core values of empowerment and education remain at the forefront, and in 2024, we’re taking things higher with an expanded lineup of exhibitors, educators, and passionate advocates championing the rights of cannabis patients and enthusiasts across the nation,” said Caroline Phillips, NCF Founder and Executive Producer. “This year, attendees won’t just have an amazing time celebrating with the iconic Wu-Tang Clan and the incomparable Thundercat; they’ll also have the chance to dive deeper into the ever-evolving world of cannabis.”
The blazing-hot line-up of world-renowned performers is supported by a diverse array of the Washington D.C. region’s most beloved acts, including: DJ collective Black Rave Culture; trap, rock and go-go outfit, Black Alley; eclectic band,RDGLDGRN; DC neo-cumbia band, Cumbia Heights, viral sensation Noochie Live From The Front Porch; socially conscious Proverbs Reggae Band; go-go and rap collaboration Backyard Band w/ Devin the Dude and hometown hero DJ Farrah Flosscett.
In addition to the concert, the festival features six education pavilions covering topics, including: Wellness, Policy, Culture, Culinary, Grower’s World, and Psychedelics. The pavilions invite attendees to participate in discussions on the medicinal benefits of cannabis, learn about legislative updates from state and federal advocates, hear from farming, tech and culture influencers, focus their minds with yoga sessions, and more.
The LGBTQIA+ Lounge,a place for advocates and community members to gather, also returns this year for our community to network and share experiences. Both the Seniors Lounge (for NCF’s “golden buds”) and theVeterans Pavilion hosted by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and Balanced Veterans, are coming back to serve as retreats for our special guests from the hustle and bustle of festivities.
Two-day General Admission tickets for the 2024 event are available for $85 and Saturday-only tickets are available for $55. Two-day VIP Memberships, which include year-round events and a sweet swag box, are $599 and Saturday-only packages are available for $420. VIP CannaCabanas are also available for groups of up to 10 attendees. For more information about tickets and the festival including 420 Week, the Ultimate Weed Wedding, Community Changemaker Award and Cannatank Entrepreneur Contest, please visitnationalcannabisfestival.com.
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