Cannabis Events in the USA

A regular public meeting of the state commission that licenses and regulates Alabama's medical cannabis program. Useful for cultivators, processors, and dispensary operators tracking licensing status, testing rules, or new regulations as Alabama's program continues its slow rollout. Meetings are open to the public and this one follows a September meeting that was cancelled.

When

Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Address

445 Dexter Avenue, 8th Floor, Montgomery, AL 36104

Run by

Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission

Where we found it

Note: Meetings are held virtually with this address available as an in-person option; confirm the virtual link and agenda on amcc.alabama.gov before attending, and double check the date hasn't shifted (a prior meeting on this calendar was cancelled).

A hybrid cannabis trade show billed as an industry leader for B2B connections, with day one for brand/buyer meetings and day two opened to consumers for direct sales and festival programming. Good for a grower or retailer to see what California brands are pushing for genetics, packaging, and flower trends heading into next season.

When

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 – Thursday, November 5, 2026

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

Hall of Flowers

Event page

Note: Day 1 is trade-only; day 2 opens to the public for consumer sales.

West Coast edition of the long-running Chalice cannabis competition, where growers and brands submit flower, concentrates, and edibles for judging ahead of a public award show. It's one of the few big West Coast cannabis-cup-style events left with an announced date.

When

Saturday, August 21, 2027

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

Chalice Festival

Event page

Note: Venue not yet announced on the organizer's site as of verification date. A companion 'Chalice East' runs April 18, 2027 in New York City (outside this region).

Same CHAMPS counterculture B2B marketplace format as the Austin show, this time in South Florida. Good stop for grow-light and hydroponics vendors to see what's moving in Florida's large medical cannabis and CBD retail market. Open to industry buyers and vendors rather than the general public.

When

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 – Thursday, November 19, 2026 · Tue-Wed 11am-6pm, Thu 11am-4:20pm

Address

1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Run by

CHAMPS Trade Shows

Event page

Note: B2B trade show for industry buyers/vendors, not general admission; register on the site as a buyer or exhibitor.

A large investor- and business-focused cannabis conference (recently rebranded from Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference to IgniteIt) that draws thousands of executives, investors, and brands to South Florida. It's about capital, deals, and industry trends rather than hands-on growing, but it's a useful read on where the market and money are headed. Previous spring editions have also been held at this same resort.

When

Wednesday, March 24, 2027 – Friday, March 26, 2027

Address

Hollywood, FL

Run by

IgniteIt (formerly Benzinga Cannabis)

Event page

Note: Ticketed industry/investor conference, priced higher than typical trade shows; the brand recently changed from 'Benzinga Cannabis' to 'IgniteIt'.

Year eleven of the Community Bonfire, the grassroots New England cannabis gathering that grew out of the Maine scene and now pulls 70-plus exhibitors — regional cultivators, glass artists, makers and community brands — into one outdoor field for the day. This is the fall edition, Haunted Harvest. It is the kind of event people drive four hours for, and the reason is the crowd, not the vendor list.

When

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

Community Bonfire

Who’s there

70+ exhibitors, live glassblowing and torchwork, food trucks, live music, live art, a haunted scavenger hunt, a pre-carved pumpkin contest, giveaways and games — plus an optional overnight haunted campout.

Event page

Note: 21+ only. Ticketed — passes sell through the Community Bonfire site, and the collector pass hoodie doubles as your entry. The full address is deliberately not published: it goes out to pass holders 24 hours before the gate opens. They also run a spring edition and a summer camp edition, so if you miss October, watch their Instagram (@communitybonfire_) for the next one.

A job fair and career-development event run directly by Maryland's cannabis regulator, connecting job seekers with the state's licensed cannabis businesses, including cultivation and processing employers. It includes workshops, networking, and on-site interviews, making it a useful stop for growers scouting talent or checking out who's hiring in Maryland's market. Employers had to apply to participate by early September, but attendee registration is open.

When

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Address

6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD 21046

Run by

Maryland Cannabis Administration

Where we found it

Note: Employer participation required an interest form by September 7, 2026 (already passed); job seekers/attendees should confirm current registration status on the MCA site.

New England's biggest grassroots cannabis rally, run by MassCann/NORML on Boston Common with two days of vendor booths, live music and speakers. This year's theme, "Sow the Seeds of Reform," ties into a campaign urging voters to reject a November ballot question (Question 8) that would roll back cannabis legality. It's the closest thing the region has to a homegrower/community cannabis fair rather than an industry trade show.

When

Friday, September 18, 2026 – Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Fri 3:00 PM-8:00 PM, Sat 12:00 PM-8:00 PM

Address

139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108

Run by

MassCann/NORML

Who’s there

Vendor booths, speakers, and live music (The Deadheads MA on the main stage); tied to a 'Vote NO on Question 8' cannabis-legality campaign.

Event pageWhere we found it

A self-described 'first-of-its-kind' cannabis-friendly line dancing night in Boston ($30 admission). Purely a local nightlife/community gathering, not a trade show - the kind of small grassroots social event that matters to this store's customer base. Only found via an event aggregator; confirm with the venue first.

When

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Where we found it

Note: Sourced from AllEvents.in aggregator; no official event page found to independently verify the date.

A free educational panel in Boston on cannabis and women's health/longevity, paired with brand sampling and refreshments. A community-education event rather than a sales floor, and typical of the smaller wellness-focused gatherings running alongside the big regional trade shows. Only found via an aggregator listing; verify with the venue first.

When

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Where we found it

Note: Sourced from AllEvents.in aggregator; no official event page found to independently verify the date.

A free Halloween-costume cannabis community party in Springfield (Pioneer Valley, western Massachusetts) organized by Zaza Green, with vendors and contests. This is the closest thing found to the western-Massachusetts/Greenfield-area grassroots gathering this store asked about - Springfield is about 25 miles south of Greenfield in the same Pioneer Valley cannabis scene. Only found on an aggregator; confirm with the brewery or Zaza Green before promoting.

When

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

Zaza Green

Where we found it

Note: Sourced from AllEvents.in aggregator; no official event page found to independently verify the date.

The Harvest Cup has run since 2017 and is the closest thing New England has to a home cup — a judged cannabis competition wrapped in a two-day exhibition and trade show at the DCU Center. Worth the drive from either of our stores, and the one weekend of the year where most of the region's growers are in the same building.

When

Friday, November 13, 2026 – Saturday, November 14, 2026 · Fri 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Address

50 Foster St, Worcester, MA 01608

Run by

The Harvest Cup, Inc.

Who’s there

Ninth annual. Judged competition classes alongside a full exhibition floor — cultivators, brands, glass and gear.

Event page

Note: Two days, with different hours each day — Friday noon to 6, Saturday 10 to 6. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster rather than at the door, so buy before you travel.

Our customer appreciation Christmas party and seed sale. Seed vendors in the shop, a few of our other vendors alongside them, deals worth filling a stocking with, and a proper thank-you for a year of shopping with us. Walk in, talk shop, and pick up what you need for the winter run.

When

Sunday, December 20, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Address

125 East Main St, Unit B, Webster, MA 01570 · 508-461-5850

Run by

Matt's Hydroponics

Who’s there

Seed vendors plus a few of our regular vendors — we will name them here as they confirm.

Details & sign-up

Note: Free to attend, no ticket. This is one of the four big days we run each year in place of the monthly seed vendor showcase.

NECANN's flagship show, running since 2015 and billed as the 2nd-largest B2B cannabis convention in the US, returns to Boston with 300+ exhibitors and NECANN Cup awards. It's a trade show, not a grower meetup, but it's the single biggest annual gathering of Northeast cultivators, brands and equipment vendors - useful for seeing new grow tech and genetics in person.

When

Friday, April 9, 2027 – Saturday, April 10, 2027 · Fri 10 AM-5 PM, Sat 10 AM-4 PM

Address

900 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115

Run by

NECANN

Who’s there

300+ exhibitors, 9,000+ attendees expected, 60+ programming sessions, NECANN Cup awards ceremony.

Event page

Our 420 party, and the biggest sale day on our calendar. Seed vendors, our regular vendors, deals right across the store, pizza, and a room full of people who grow. Come get educated, come hang out, and make a day of it.

When

Sunday, April 18, 2027 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Address

125 East Main St, Unit B, Webster, MA 01570 · 508-461-5850

Run by

Matt's Hydroponics

Who’s there

Seed vendors and a full slate of our other vendors — names go up here as they confirm.

Details & sign-up

Note: Free to attend, no ticket. Held the Sunday before 4/20 so people can actually make it.

Harvest season, so we throw a party for it. Seed vendors, speakers and vendors in the shop, deals on everything you need to finish, dry and put up a crop, and a thank-you to the people who shop here all year.

When

Sunday, October 3, 2027 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Address

125 East Main St, Unit B, Webster, MA 01570 · 508-461-5850

Run by

Matt's Hydroponics

Who’s there

Seed vendors, speakers and vendors — names go up here as they confirm.

Details & sign-up

Note: Free to attend, no ticket. Our fall customer appreciation day, timed for harvest.

A quarterly public meeting of Michigan's cannabis regulator, open to attend in person or by Zoom. These meetings are where rule changes, licensing policy, and enforcement actions affecting Michigan's large caregiver and homegrow community get discussed.

When

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 9:30 AM

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA)

Event pageWhere we found it

Note: Free and open to the public, with a virtual (Zoom) attendance option. Exact street address for the "CRA Building" was not published in the source document; agency is based in Lansing, MI.

The final quarterly public meeting of 2026 for Michigan's cannabis regulator, open in person or via Zoom — a chance to hear about any late-year rule or licensing changes before they take effect in 2027.

When

Thursday, December 17, 2026 · 9:30 AM

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA)

Event pageWhere we found it

Note: Free and open to the public, with a virtual (Zoom) attendance option. Exact street address for the "CRA Building" was not published in the source document; agency is based in Lansing, MI.

A free, public meeting where Minnesota's state cannabis regulator gives a market update and takes questions from residents, growers, and caregivers about the state's cannabis rules. A direct line to the people writing the regulations that affect home cultivation in Minnesota.

When

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Address

1508 Aune Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904

Run by

Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management

Event page

Note: Part of OCM's 2026 "Listening Tour." Additional Twin Cities-area dates were described as being planned for October 2026 but had no specific date published yet as of verification — check mn.gov/ocm closer to the date.

A full-day "business & entrepreneur crash course" the day before the main Minneapolis expo, walking through the cannabis supply chain from seed to sale. Aimed at people trying to start or grow a cannabis-industry career, taught by working cannabis professionals.

When

Thursday, February 25, 2027 · 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

Lucky Leaf Expo

Event page

Note: Separate ticket from the main expo (Feb 26-27, 2027). Venue/address not specified on organizer's page.

A consumer-facing cannabis expo in Minneapolis — "no medical card needed" — aimed at growers, entrepreneurs, and job seekers as well as licensed operators. One of the few Midwest cannabis shows actual customers, not just licensed operators, can walk into.

When

Friday, February 26, 2027 – Saturday, February 27, 2027 · Fri 10 AM - 5 PM, Sat 10 AM - 4 PM

Address

1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Run by

Lucky Leaf Expo

Event page

Note: Open to the public. A separate one-day "Crash Course" business workshop runs Feb 25, 2027 (see related listing).

NECANN's second annual Minnesota cannabis convention, bringing roughly 120 exhibiting companies and 60+ speakers to Minneapolis for B2B networking among licensed growers, dispensary operators, and cannabis advocates. Trade-only (no consumer sales on site) but a solid stop for tracking new cultivation gear and connecting with Minnesota's licensed grower network.

When

Friday, May 14, 2027 – Saturday, May 15, 2027 · Fri 10 AM - 4 PM, Sat 10 AM - 3 PM

Address

1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Run by

NECANN

Who’s there

~120 exhibiting companies, 60+ speakers; partnerships with the Minnesota Women's Cannabis Council and the Minority Cannabis Business Association.

Event page

Note: Trade/B2B only — "B2B attendees only. No consumer sales permitted." 21+. Cash tickets available at the door starting 9:30 AM.

CannaCon's Midwest stop is a business-to-business cannabis trade show — the same national brand that draws 800+ exhibitors and 25,000+ attendees at its biggest shows — covering cultivation, extraction, and retail supply. A good venue for a hydroponics retailer to scout new grow-light, nutrient, and environmental-control vendors serving the Midwest cannabis market.

When

Thursday, July 15, 2027 – Saturday, July 17, 2027

Address

175 Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102

Run by

CannaCon

Event page

Note: Trade/B2B event, not general public admission.

A golf-simulator fundraiser for Missouri's cannabis-industry political action committee, bringing together state cannabis industry leaders and legislators for golf and networking. It's a look at who is funding cannabis policy in Missouri, though attendance is restricted.

When

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT

Address

1930 E. Kearney St., Springfield, MO 65803

Run by

MoCannTrade

Event page

Note: MoCannTrade members-only — the event page states "non-members cannot attend or donate." City/address inferred from Big Shots Golf's own site, which lists this as its only Missouri location; MoCannTrade's own event page names only the venue ("Big Shots"), not the city.

A charity pickleball tournament in the Kansas City area put on by Missouri's cannabis trade association and sponsored by cannabis brands Illicit, From The Earth, and CLOVR, benefiting Down Syndrome Innovations, Charity Fund KC, and New House KC. A casual, community-facing event rather than a trade show — a good one for a grower who wants to meet local cannabis-industry people without an industry badge.

When

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 · 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT

Address

19310 E 50th Terrace, Independence, MO 64055

Run by

MoCannTrade

Who’s there

Charity tournament benefiting Down Syndrome Innovations, Charity Fund KC, and New House KC; sponsored by Illicit, From The Earth, and CLOVR.

Event page

Note: Open registration; not restricted to MoCannTrade members.

A trade-only cannabis business conference for licensed retail and brand executives, healthcare providers, testing labs, and investors in the Missouri market. Not open to the general public, but a useful signal of what's moving in Midwest dispensary buying and product trends.

When

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 – Thursday, October 15, 2026

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

MJ Unpacked

Event page

Note: Trade-only: licensed retail/brand executives (manager-level and above), healthcare providers, testing labs, and investors. Budtenders may register for Oct 15 only.

The largest B2B cannabis trade show in the world, filling the Las Vegas Convention Center with cultivation equipment, lighting, nutrients, and processing tech from thousands of exhibitors. A hydroponics retailer or serious grower can spend days on the cultivation-tech floor alone, scouting new gear and building supplier relationships.

When

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 – Friday, December 4, 2026

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

MJBiz

Who’s there

Pre-show certifications, Associations Day, and an Investment & Liquidity Summit run Dec 1, ahead of the main expo floor Dec 2-4.

Event page

Note: Primarily a trade/industry event; general-public tickets are limited and pricier than trade passes.

A large smoke-shop and lifestyle-accessories trade show covering glass art, vaporizers, and other headshop gear that overlaps heavily with a cannabis retailer's accessory aisle. Worth a look for growers/retailers who also sell glass, torches, or functional art pieces from independent blowers.

When

Wednesday, February 24, 2027 – Friday, February 26, 2027

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

Total Product Expo

Event page

Note: Trade-only show (smoke shop/glass/vape accessories), not cannabis-plant-focused. Attendee registration was set to open Fall 2026 per the organizer's site.

A major indoor/controlled-environment agriculture trade show covering vertical farms, greenhouses, and hydroponic and aeroponic growing tech, with a track dedicated to cannabis cultivation alongside produce and specialty crops. Not cannabis-exclusive, but squarely in a hydroponics retailer's wheelhouse for new equipment and growing techniques.

When

Wednesday, March 24, 2027 – Thursday, March 25, 2027

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

Indoor Ag-Con

Event page

Note: General controlled-environment-ag show, not cannabis-only, but includes cannabis cultivation content and exhibitors.

CannaCon's West Coast show focused on the infused-products side of the industry — manufacturing, supply, and retail for edibles, concentrates, and other infused goods, with cultivation and business education sessions. It's the only 2027 CannaCon date announced for the western region so far.

When

Thursday, May 13, 2027 – Friday, May 14, 2027 · 10 AM – 5 PM both days

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

CannaCon

Event page

Note: Branded on-site as 'Infused Las Vegas'; specific venue not yet published as of verification date.

The Northeast's largest B2B cannabis trade show comes to Atlantic City, with the NECANN Cup competition judging licensed New Jersey cultivators and brands. It's mainly industry networking and buying, but the show floor includes a free Saturday expungement clinic and reserves 10% of space for social equity licensees. Worth knowing about even for a hydroponics retailer's customers who want to see which NJ growers and product lines are winning awards.

When

Friday, September 18, 2026 – Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Fri 10 AM-4 PM, Sat 10 AM-3 PM

Address

1 Convention Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Run by

NECANN

Who’s there

NECANN Cup 'Cup of Champions' awards for NJ cultivators/brands; free expungement clinic Sat 11 AM-2 PM; Blunt Bunch women's networking programming.

Event page

A free run/walk meetup paired with cannabis education, hosted by a Times Square dispensary as a recurring community-wellness event. Small and local rather than industry-facing, it's the kind of grassroots meetup that doesn't show up on trade calendars. Only found on an event aggregator, not the host's own site, so confirm before relying on the date.

When

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

Nicklz

Where we found it

Note: Date is published on an aggregator (AllEvents.in), not confirmed on an official Nicklz page. Verify before promoting to customers.

A ticketed bus tour ($90) blending cannabis culture with NYC street art and neighborhood history - a small-operator grassroots tourism experience of the sort that's grown up since adult-use legalization. Not a grow-focused event, but a good example of local cannabis culture programming outside the trade-show circuit. Sourced only from an aggregator listing.

When

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Where we found it

Note: Could not find the tour operator's own website to verify independently.

A free, 21+ outdoor cannabis brand showcase (merch and sampling, not a licensed sale) in a Javits Center parking lot. More street-fair energy than convention-center trade show. Only found on an aggregator listing, so the date needs confirming with the organizer before it's treated as final.

When

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Address

456-458 11th Ave, New York, NY

Where we found it

Note: No organizer website found to independently verify this date.

First of a small recurring women's-health workshop series in Albany pairing mindful movement and cannabis education with a menopause-focused discussion. Genuinely small and local - the kind of homegrown community programming that fits this store's customer base better than a convention floor does. Only found via an aggregator; confirm with Good Karma Studio directly.

When

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Address

12 Walker Way, Albany, NY 12205

Run by

Good Karma Studio

Where we found it

Note: Sourced from AllEvents.in aggregator; no official event page found to independently verify the date.

Hall of Flowers runs what it calls the leading cannabis trade show connecting licensed brands with retailers, with shows in California and now New York. It's B2B/buyer-focused rather than a public event, but it's a good read on which brands and cultivars are pushing into the New York market. The official site had not yet published a specific venue name or address as of verification.

When

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 – Thursday, October 22, 2026

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

Hall of Flowers

Event page

Note: Official site confirms the Oct 21-22, 2026 New York dates but had not published a venue name/address yet; check the site again closer to the date.

A now-annual (5th edition) music and canna-culture festival in Manhattan mixing live performances with legalization education and advocacy. This is the most 'festival'-feeling public cannabis event found for NYC this season - closer to what a community-minded grower would want to attend than a trade show. No official LegalizedNYC website could be located to verify independently.

When

Monday, November 9, 2026

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Where we found it

Note: 5th annual edition per the listing, suggesting a real recurring event, but confirm date/venue with Sony Hall directly.

Second session in Good Karma Studio's small women's-wellness series in Albany, again combining cannabis education with mindful movement and a menopause-related discussion. Same small-scale, local character as the studio's October session. Included to show this is a recurring local series, not a one-off - confirm directly with the studio.

When

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Address

12 Walker Way, Albany, NY 12205

Run by

Good Karma Studio

Where we found it

Note: Sourced from AllEvents.in aggregator; no official event page found to independently verify the date.

A free academic/community symposium on cannabis legalization, justice and economic empowerment, now in its third year - a genuine grassroots advocacy event rather than a sales show, held ahead of a larger Philadelphia cannabis conference. This is the kind of legalization-anniversary/equity gathering the region's home-grower and advocacy community actually shows up for. Sourced from an aggregator; worth confirming with the university's own event calendar.

When

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Where we found it

Note: Third annual edition per the listing, suggesting a real recurring event; confirm date directly with Thomas Jefferson University.

A Philadelphia conference on cannabis policy, entrepreneurship and social equity aimed at Pennsylvania's medical-only market and the advocates pushing for adult-use legalization there. Pricing ranges free to $146 depending on access level. Found via an aggregator rather than an official conference site, so confirm dates before relying on them.

When

Friday, September 25, 2026 – Sunday, September 27, 2026

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Where we found it

Note: No official conference website found to independently verify; confirm with DoubleTree Philadelphia Center City.

A late-night cannabis-friendly burlesque/queer nightlife party in Philadelphia ($23-$39). Purely local nightlife/community programming rather than an industry event, included to show the grassroots social scene around Philadelphia's cannabis-friendly venues. Only found on an aggregator listing; confirm with the venue before promoting.

When

Friday, September 25, 2026 – Saturday, September 26, 2026

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Where we found it

Note: Sourced from AllEvents.in aggregator; no official event page found to independently verify the date.

A cannabis-and-movement wellness class in Providence pairing pilates with a 'Terpe Talk' on cannabis education, journaling and mindfulness. A small, studio-run community event rather than an industry show - the main grassroots find for Rhode Island this cycle. Sourced from an aggregator; confirm with Barre & Soul directly.

When

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Where we found it

Note: Sourced from AllEvents.in aggregator; no official event page found to independently verify the date.

Rhode Island joins the NECANN circuit for the first time in 2027, bringing the same licensed-market B2B format NECANN runs in Boston and Atlantic City to Providence. Good for meeting Rhode Island's smaller cultivator and processor community in one place, though it's an industry show rather than a public festival.

When

Friday, October 15, 2027 – Saturday, October 16, 2027 · Fri-Sat 10 AM-3 PM

Address

1 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903

Run by

NECANN

Event page

Note: First-ever NECANN Rhode Island show; date is over a year out, worth reconfirming closer to the event.

A large B2B counterculture trade show with hundreds of vendors covering glass, vape, CBD/hemp, and grow-related gear. It's a buyer/vendor show rather than a public festival, but it's a solid way for a Texas hydroponics retailer to scout new grow-light and nutrient brands and meet other regional shop owners. CHAMPS runs several of these shows a year around the country.

When

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 – Thursday, October 15, 2026 · Tue-Wed 11am-6pm, Thu 11am-4:20pm

Address

900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

Run by

CHAMPS Trade Shows

Event page

Note: B2B trade show for industry buyers/vendors, not general admission; register on the site as a buyer or exhibitor.

CannaCon's B2B trade-show circuit stops in Virginia Beach, bringing cultivation, extraction, and retail vendors together for Virginia's medical cannabis market. It's a good regional option for sourcing cultivation/hydroponics equipment and meeting Mid-Atlantic growers without traveling to a coastal mega-show. CannaCon has previously run Southern editions in Richmond and Oklahoma City.

When

Thursday, March 18, 2027 – Friday, March 19, 2027

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

CannaCon

Event pageWhere we found it

Note: Specific venue name was not yet published on CannaCon's site as of verification date; registration page is live.

A cannabis trade expo with an optional one-day 'Crash Course' education day the day before the main floor opens, aimed at dispensary staff, cultivators, and vendors serving Virginia's medical market. Lucky Leaf has also run shows in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma in the past, so it's worth checking their schedule periodically for new Southern dates.

When

Thursday, March 25, 2027 – Friday, March 26, 2027 · Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-3pm (optional Crash Course Wed Mar 24, 9:30am-6pm)

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

Lucky Leaf Expo

Where we found it

Note: Specific venue name was not published on the site as of verification date.

The Northeast Cannabis Business Conference & Expo brand brings its trade-show format to Richmond, covering cultivation, retail, and ancillary products for Virginia's medical cannabis industry. NECANN shows typically mix growing/cultivation exhibitors with dispensary and product brands. It's the only Southern stop currently on NECANN's multi-state schedule.

When

Friday, October 1, 2027 – Saturday, October 2, 2027

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

NECANN

Where we found it

Note: Dated over a year out; confirm there's been no change closer to the show. NECANN says it welcomes suggestions for new state markets via its contact form.

A Pacific Northwest cannabis industry conference produced by Marijuana Venture magazine, covering retail, cultivation, and compliance topics for Washington and Oregon operators. Smaller and more regional than the big national trade shows, useful for local grower/retailer networking.

When

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

Marijuana Venture

Where we found it

Note: Date and venue found on Cannabis Business Times' official events calendar; could not independently confirm on Marijuana Venture's own site (its site only returned older 2018 Interchange info), so double-check before publishing.

An advocacy day where Washington's licensed cannabis growers, processors, and retailers meet face-to-face with state legislators on cannabis policy and regulation. It's a civic/industry event rather than a festival, but it's real, dated, and relevant to any grower who wants a voice in state rules.

When

Thursday, February 11, 2027 · 8:30 AM – 8 PM

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

The Cannabis Alliance

Event page

Note: Legislative advocacy day, not a consumer festival — most relevant to licensed operators rather than general shoppers.

The National Cannabis Industry Association's annual fly-in where cannabis business owners meet face-to-face with members of Congress to push for banking access, 280E tax relief, and federal descheduling. It isn't a trade show or grow event, but it's a direct way for any cannabis-adjacent business, including hydroponics retailers, to have a voice in federal policy. Open to NCIA members and generally to non-members who register.

When

Wednesday, May 12, 2027 – Friday, May 14, 2027

Address

To be announced by the organizer

Run by

National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA)

Where we found it

Note: NCIA's own listing labels this inconsistently as both the '14th' and '15th' Annual Lobby Days - likely a copy-paste error on their page. Confirm exact numbering and hotel/venue on ncia.org closer to the date.