The Cannabis business is booming! Every year the industry transforms and the products get even more remarkable. If you are already in the cannabis industry, you’re thinking about getting into it, or you simply have a passion for the plant then you need to check out one (or all) of these shows.
Browse our list of cannabis shows in the U.S. & Canada. If you know of a cannabis expo we missed, let us know in the comments below and we’ll be sure to look into it.
Cannabis Shows in the United States
Check out all of the hottest cannabis events, expos and shows in the United States all in one place. Learn what to expect from each show, where they’re held, how much it costs to go and whether or not you can put some smoke in the air while you’re there.
High Times Cannabis Cup
Location: Varies.
Ticket Price: $55.00 USD per day / $80.00 USD 2-day pass
The High Times Cannabis Cup is the mecca for stoners. It’s a cannabis trade show that features celebrities, artists and educational talks. The ‘Cannabis Cup’ competitions are one of the biggest draws, top cannabis growers and processors compete against each other to win the coveted Cannabis Cup.
Upcoming Shows: Nor-Cal TBA. Clio, Michigan TBA.
cannabiscup.com
HempCon
Location: San Francisco, CA
Ticket Price: $50.00 USD per day / $120.00 USD 3-day pass
HempCon is a show for medical marijuana patients and those interested in learning more about the benefits of MMJ. Since HempCon is based in San Francisco, CA, you must have a valid doctor’s recommendation to enter the designated ‘Prop 215 Area’.
Upcoming Shows: October 28th – 30th, 2016
hempcon.com
Cannabis Business Summit
Location: San Diego, CA
Ticket Price: $695.00 USD at the door.
The Cannabis Business Summit brings together the leading cannabis business leaders and policy makers. It’s a business to business summit offering a number of learning sessions with dozens of speakers.
Upcoming Shows: Oakland – June 12th – 14th, 2017.
cannabisbusinesssummit.com
HempFest
Location: Seattle, WA
Ticket Price: Free. Donations encouraged.
The Seattle Hempfest is a ‘protestival’ that was started over 25 years ago by a group of volunteers. Being one of the longest running cannabis festivals, Hempfest has been able to feature activists like Woody Harrelson, Jodie Emery and a host of politicians.
Upcoming Shows: August 18th – 20th, 2017
hempfest.org
Chalice California
Location: California
Ticket Price: $50 – $70 per day / $120 3-day pass.
Chalice California is the ultimate cannabis party, featuring acts like Busta Rhymes and Action Bronson. Chalice celebrates the best glass artists, cannabis growers, extract artists and edibles producers.
Upcoming Shows: TBA
chalicecalifornia.com
Emerald Cup
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Ticket Price: $70.00 USD per day / $120.00 USD 2-day pass
The Emerald Cup pits California’s most talented cannabis growers against each other to determine who has the best bud, edibles, topicals and seeds. Since its inception in 2003, the Emerald Cup has rapidly been gaining renown.
Upcoming Shows: December 10th – 11th, 2016
theemeraldcup.com
Cannabis Classic
Location: Varies.
Ticket Price: $99.00 USD for the Weed Week Pass
The Cannabis Classic judges and celebrates the work of some of the best cannabis growers around. It features a private tasting event called ‘The Taste of Terps Festival’ which is an invite-only festival where attendees can enjoy some of the offerings.
Upcoming Shows: Oregon – Weed Week December 4th, 2016.
nwcannabisclassic.com
Kush Expo
Location: Anaheim, CA
Ticket Price: $40.00 USD per day
The Kush Expo is no longer happening. It was a show that hosted hundreds of company booths, a speaking panel of cannabis growers and an awards ceremony celebrating the best in the industry.
Upcoming Shows: None
kushexpo.com
CannaCon
Location: Varies.
Ticket Price: $20.00 USD per day / $50.00 USD 3-day pass.
CannaCon offers a great expo and a number of seminars (not included in regular Ticket price). Check out some glass blowing, musical acts or learn about cannabis cultivation, technology and business development.
Upcoming Shows: Seattle – February 16th – 18th, 2017
cannacon.org
Jack Herer Cup
Location: Las Vegas
Ticket Price: $100.00 USD
The first Jack Herer Cup is set to take place on November 17th, 2016 during the Marijuana Business Conference & Expo. It will feature celebrity judges, entertainment and a VIP party for attendees to network and unwind.
Upcoming Shows: November 17th, 2016
jackherercup.com
DOPE Cup
Location: Varies.
Ticket Price: $50.00 USD VIP / $99 USD Judges Pass
Check out vendor booths, musical performances and some of the best cannabis products on the market. The judges pass gets you a ½ gram of 10 different strains to try and judge for the People’s Choice award. The best flower, concentrates, edibles and topicals are also judged at the DOPE Cup.
Upcoming Shows: Portland – October 30th, 2016
dopecupor.dopemagazine.com
Champs Trade Show
Location: Varies.
Ticket Price: Free
Champs Trade Show is the leading business to business cannabis trade show. Champs has been going strong since 1999 and it’s the place to be to get the inside scoop on just about every current and Upcoming stoner gadget.
Upcoming Shows: Las Vegas – February 7th – 9th, 2017. July 18th – 20th, 2017. Atlantic City – May 16th – 18th, 2017. Denver – September 19th – 21st, 2017.
champstradeshows.com
Cannabis Wedding Expo
Location: Denver, CO
Ticket Price: N/A
The Cannabis Wedding Expo is the first of its kind, a response to the legal recreational market in Colorado. Meet with industry professionals and explore the countless ways you can incorporate cannabis into your wedding celebration.
Upcoming Shows: Spring 2017
cannabisweddingexpo.com
CannaGrow Expo
Location: Denver, CO
Ticket Price: $229.00 USD per day / $369.00 USD 2-day pass
CanaGrow Expo is a two-day event focused on educating attendees on the science of growing cannabis. It’s heavily targeted towards individuals who cultivate marijuana or are interested in starting to grow cannabis. Despite it being an expo all about cannabis, they’re not permitted to have cannabis in the venue.
Upcoming Shows: October 29th – 30th, 2016. October 28th – 28th, 2017. Las Vegas – March 2017.
cannagrowexpo.com
Marijuana Investor Summit
Location: Varies.
Ticket Price: Varies.
The Marijuana Investor Summit sponsors a number of events and expos annually. Educational seminars focused on the business side of cannabis are the backbone of the Marijuana Investor Summits. If you’re interested in the business of cannabis or want to network with industry professionals, check it out.
Upcoming Shows: Las Vegas – November 15th – 16th, 2016. San Diego – March 5th – 8th, 2017. Orange County – January 21st – 22nd, 2017.
marijuanainvestorsummit.com
The Secret Cup
Location: Varies.
Ticket Price: N/A
The Secret Cup is the easily the coolest cannabis competition on the list. Cannabis extract professionals come together in order to judge each other’s work. This has helped educate, inspire and motivate some of the most successful extract artists over the years.
Upcoming Shows: Las Vegas – January 22nd – 30th, 2017
thesecretcup.com
Indo Expo
Location: Varies
Ticket Price: $20.00 USD for public show / $199.00 USD for 2-day pass
The Indo Expo is a two-day event with a focus on business to business development and networking. The first day is reserved for individuals in the industry while the second day is open to the general public. A great event if you’re in the industry or are interested in breaking into it.
Upcoming Shows: Denver – January 28th – 29th, 2017. Portland – August 5th – 6th, 2017.
indoexpo.com
Infused Expo
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Ticket Price: $59.00 USD Expo Admission / $99.00 USD General Admission
The Infused Expo hosts a variety of celebrity speakers and professional panels to learn from. It also showcases a plethora of cannabis infused products from industry experts.
Upcoming Shows: October 23rd, 2016
infusedexpo.com
New York City Cannabis Film Festival
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Ticket Price: N/A
The New York City Cannabis Film Festival is an event where cannabis & hemp related films are screened and celebrated. It also provides an opportunity for cannabis related businesses and groups to put on workshops and activities for festival goers.
Upcoming Shows: TBA
nyccff.com
Canadian Cannabis Shows
Canada is planning on rolling out a nationwide recreational cannabis legalization plan in the Spring of 2017. Until then, only licensed medical marijuana patients are permitted to consume cannabis.
Lift Expo
Location: Varies. (Canada)
Ticket Price: $20.00 CDN for a 2-day pass / $15.00 CDN advanced sales
The Lift Expo is the biggest Canadian cannabis trade show featuring Canada’s top cannabis businesses as well as exhibitors from around the world. Presentations from industry leaders and policymakers grant some insight into Canada’s cannabis community and where it’s heading.
Upcoming Shows: TBA
lift.co
The Karma Cup
Location: Toronto
Ticket Price: $20.00 for a weekend pass
The Karma Cup is a cannabis, hash, edible, topical and glass competition & festival. Enjoy plenty of music, industry speakers, glass blowing and dozens of vendors on the 2 acre festival grounds. They also have Canada’s biggest ever medicated tent space for patients to blow some clouds.
Upcoming Shows: October 22nd – 23rd, 2016
thekarmacup.com
Prairie Medicinal Harvest Cup
Location: Saskatoon
Ticket Price: $15.00 – $25.00 CDN for a day-pass / $80.00 CDN for a weekend pass
The Prairie Medicinal Harvest Cup celebrates the best Canadian cannabis producers and extract artists. Attendees can enjoy the trade show floor, learn from guest speakers and partake in a variety of sampling stations including a dab bar.
Upcoming Shows: TBA
saskprairiecup.ca
CannaFest
Location: Grand Forks, BC
Ticket Price: $75.00 CDN per day
CannaFest is a music festival with a very cannabis friendly feel. There are cannabis related vendors at the festival as well as some celebrity speakers. CannaFest is focused mostly on music, but it has a heavy cannabis influence.
Upcoming Shows: August 10th – 12th, 2017
cannafest.ca
International Cannabis Shows
International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC)
Location: International
Ticket Price: $399.00 USD
The International Cannabis Business Conference features some of the industries leading experts that will teach you how to start & grow your cannabis business. It’s a place where the latest cannabis regulations and laws are discussed by politicians and activists. A great place to connect with industry leaders from around the world.
Upcoming Shows: Berlin – April 11th – 12th, 2017
internationalcbc.com
