Top 10 Cannabis Festivals for 2018. Put on Your Calendar, Like NOW!
Marijuana is something that people know about. It is embedded in our culture, in our music, our blood and today's society has become much more open to it. Because of this you can celebrate cannabis and its legality in many places across the U.S. Take advantage of it and don’t let yourself miss out on these top 10 cannabis festivals of the 2017-2018 season.Grab someone you like by the hand and take them along to one of these top 10 cannabis festivals:
- The Errl Cup. Pack your bags and meet us in AZ! Here you can check out the medicinal marijuana competition that was made just for patients, by patients. The competition is known as the Errl Cup and as you may expect dab, wax and other high-powered extracts will be present!! Not only that but festival go-ers will also be jamming out to live music and catching a glass-blowing demo, too. You can eat from some of the hottest food trucks Arizona has to offer. And that’s nothing to sneeze at because you can get into the Errl Cup for FREE. Bring your medical marijuana card and just enjoy the patient appreciation day.
When & Where? The Errl Cup is January 12th - 14th 2018, in Tempe Arizona.
- Cannabis Wedding Expo. This event happens in March and that’s just about perfect for wedding season. If you want to plan your event, make sure to attend. Here, you’ll find new exciting and innovative ways to integrate cannabis into your wedding. Weed is the wedding theme of the future but you can’t just throw buds instead of rice people … so, let a professional show you how to go green on your big day. Weddings have never looked so good! At the Cannabis Wedding Expo you can talk to the best in the business about cannabis floral arrangements, dresses, catering services, photography and more - all with a 420 twist!
When & Where? The Cannabis Wedding Expo is February 17th - 19th 2018, in Denver, CO.
- High Times Cannabis Cup. This is the celebration that started it all! In 2018 the Amsterdam inspired event has grown to include Las Vegas Nevada. So, pack your bags and head to the High Times Cannabis Cup! Rock out to live music with a nationally acclaimed headliner, seminars, parties and vendor booths selling all kinds of weed paraphernalia, accessories, artwork and gear that you can’t find anywhere else. Soak up the vibe and enjoy the event as you take in one of the most notorious marijuana competitions on Earth. Judges will award winners of the Cannabis Cup trophies based on the best strains and products across multiple categories.
When & Where? The High Times Cannabis Cup date is still unconfirmed.
- 420 Reggae Festival/Hempcon. Doctor evaluations are going to be available onsite, so you can bring anyone along to the 420 Hempcon event. This outdoor/indoor festival is an 18+, 3-day shindig. And at THIS marijuana show you can count on loads of exhibits from medical marijuana dispensaries, collectives, caregivers, evaluation services, legal services, educational institutions, equipment, accessories, and many more! Meet with leaders in the cannabis industry and take advantage of an entire weekend of seminars and presentations. If you are a medical patient, or would like to be one, there is so much you can learn while you take in the live music and open-arms of the cannabis community. Don’t miss it or you’ll miss out on seeing killer musicians like Collie Buddz, Mike Love, Tribal Seeds, New Kingston, and more!
When & Where? The 420 Reggae Festival is April 21st - 23rd 2018, in San Francisco, CA.
- Good Medicine Confluence. “In these times of oppressive normalcy, creating a divergent alternative couldn’t be any more healthful & fun!”
Learn everything you’ve ever dreamed of that has to do with cannabis and take your time. This event lasts for 5, count them, 5 days. Here you can take classes specifically developed to inspire the deepest sense of fulfillment. Over 130 unique classes will be offered at this event including native plant walks, dance concerts, herbs for athletes, the art & practice of herbalism, and so much more!When & Where? The Good Medicine Confluence is May 16th - 20th 2018, in Durango, CO.
- Oregon Cannabis Growers' Fair. Cannabis smokers and growers are welcome at this event. Unite together in Oregon for this fair and you can geek out over growing marijuana! Gawk over budding plants and absorb all of the information passed down from the growers’ community in cannabis. It’s all about the green so, get down to the Oregon State Fairgrounds this year and release your inner grower!
When & Where? The Oregon Cannabis Growers’ Fair date is still unconfirmed.[parallax]
- DFW NORML Lake & Bake. If you like to wake and bake why not try “baking,” and other stuff, too?! There will be tons of outdoor space for this 18+ event. Enjoy live music by the Jameson Fog, photos with Saint Chronic, food and drink specials as well as two prize drawings!! This rare event takes place at Loyd Park on Joe Pool Lake so bring your sunglasses and relax by the water and kick back with your baked buddies.
When & Where? The DFW NORML Lake & Bake is Sunday December 10th, in Arlington, TX.
- Seattle HEMPFEST. This weed festival is one of the world’s largest events pushing for the legalization of marijuana. In Seattle, the HEMPFEST is well-known as a peaceful way to take on the cannabis controversy. Since the beginning in 1991, the Seattle HEMPFEST has only grown to now include an estimated 450,000 attendees. This 3-day event will include a political rally, arts & crafts fair, as well as a heady lineup of live music!
When & Where? The Seattle HEMPFEST date is still unconfirmed, but projected for August 2018. 
- CloneAPalooza: Weedstock Music Festival. This cannabis friendly music festival is what weed heads in Washington wait for all year! Enjoy live rock, and hip-hop music, comedians, speakers, a variety of different foods, crafts and one of the most loving cannabis environments out there. The Clone-A-Palooza event is one you don’t want to miss so, pack your tent and load up all of your favorite gear. And of course don’t forget your friends and family!
When & Where? The CloneAPalooza: Weedstock Music Festival date is still unconfirmed, but projected for September 2018.
- Golden Tarp Awards. If you are a next-level cannabis user, or marijuana enthusiast looking for all-star strains - you’ll need a ticket to the Golden Tarp Awards! Growers get your bags packed too because this year the festival is held at the Mateel Community center, in Redway California (Humboldt County) .
When & Where? The Golden Tarp Awards date is still unconfirmed, but projected for November 2018.With so many options for cannabis events, there is no reason to miss out! Get ready for another wonderful year of weed and celebrate it with others in the cannabis community at one, or all of these festivals. You’ll be glad ya’ did.