The National Cannabis Festival is an annual event held in Washington, D.C., focusing on music, advocacy, education, and activism related to cannabis. Founded in 2016 following the legalization of recreational marijuana in the District of Columbia via Initiative 71, it aims to celebrate the cannabis culture with a music concert, education pavilion, and vendor fair. Despite the legalization, the festival adheres to local laws prohibiting public cannabis use, making the events weed-free.
Event Overview
- National Cannabis Festival
- Inaugural event on August 23, 2016
- Second event on April 22, 2017
- Founded by Caroline Phillips
- Funded through an Indiegogo campaign
- Weed-free due to DC law both years
Music Line-up
- 2016: De La Soul, Jesse Royal, BackYard Band, Congo Sanchez, Nappy Riddem
- 2017: Talib Kweli, The Pharcyde, and more
- Music performances as a central feature of the festival
Education Pavilion
- Talks on cannabis growing, consumption, and social issues
- CannaTank competition for cannabis entrepreneurs
- Judges included David Grosso
- Winner: Ardent NOVO decarboxylator
- Aimed to educate attendees on various aspects of cannabis
Media Coverage and References
- Indiegogo campaign for funding
- Coverage by The Washington Post and Washingtonian
- Celebration of cannabis and activism
- Information on cannabis laws and organizations
Future Plans and Announcements
- Continuation of the festival’s focus on music, advocacy, and education
- Announcement of the 2017 event on November 17, 2016
National Cannabis Festival Data Sources
| Reference | URL |
|---|---|
| Glossary | https:/glossary/national-cannabis-festival |
| Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Cannabis_Festival |
| Wikidata | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28868676 |
| Knowledge Graph | https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11g6jxl1s_ |
| DBPedia | http://dbpedia.org/resource/National_Cannabis_Festival |
| Product Ontology | http://www.productontology.org/id/National_Cannabis_Festival |