Cannabis Events 2026

Your complete guide to cannabis festivals, conferences, expos, and trade shows worldwide.

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Arizona Cannabis Awards Music Festival

📍Glendale, Arizona

📅Jan 17, 2026

The Arizona Cannabis Awards Music Festival transforms the Desert Diamond Arena into a celebration of the Grand Canyon State's thriving cannabis culture. This unique one-day event combines a prestigious industry awards ceremony with an unforgettable live music experience, creating the perfect blend of business recognition and entertainment. The awards portion honors excellence across Arizona's cannabis industry, recognizing outstanding cultivators, extractors, dispensaries, budtenders, and cannabis brands that have elevated the state's market. Categories span from Best Flower and Best Concentrate to Dispensary of the Year and Industry Innovator, with winners selected through a combination of expert judging and community voting. But this isn't your typical stuffy awards banquet. The festival atmosphere takes over as soon as the trophies are handed out, with multiple stages featuring live performances from nationally recognized artists and local favorites. The event attracts a diverse crowd of industry professionals, cannabis enthusiasts, and music lovers looking to celebrate Arizona's cannabis community. Vendor booths showcase the latest products from Arizona's top cannabis brands, while food trucks and craft beverages keep the energy high throughout the day. It's the perfect opportunity to network in a relaxed festival setting while experiencing the best of Arizona's cannabis scene.

8,000+ attendees expected

Conference

Grow Up Conference & Expo Vancouver

📍Vancouver, British Columbia

📅Jan 19, 2026- Jan 21, 2026

Grow Up Conference & Expo has established itself as Canada's definitive event for cannabis cultivation and extraction professionals. Held at the stunning Vancouver Convention Centre overlooking the harbor, this three-day conference brings together master growers, extraction technicians, equipment manufacturers, and industry innovators from across North America and beyond. The conference program dives deep into the science and art of cannabis production. Sessions cover advanced cultivation techniques including LED lighting optimization, integrated pest management, environmental controls, and genetic selection. The extraction track explores cutting-edge methods in hydrocarbon, CO2, and solventless processing, with hands-on demonstrations and technical workshops led by industry-leading scientists and producers. With 200+ exhibitors showcasing the latest cultivation technology, the expo floor is a playground for grow operations of all sizes. From commercial-scale automation systems to artisanal craft growing supplies, attendees can compare equipment, negotiate deals, and discover innovations that can transform their operations. Major equipment manufacturers use Grow Up as their primary venue for product launches and demonstrations. Networking at Grow Up extends beyond the conference halls. Vancouver's vibrant cannabis culture provides the perfect backdrop for after-hours events, facility tours, and the kind of relationship-building that defines successful partnerships. Whether you're a licensed producer looking to optimize yields, an aspiring cultivator planning your first grow, or a technology provider seeking new clients, Grow Up delivers unmatched access to Canada's cannabis cultivation community.

5,000+ attendees expected

Cup

High Times Cannabis Cup NY Awards

📍New York City, New York

📅Jan 24, 2026

The legendary High Times Cannabis Cup comes to the Big Apple, bringing nearly four decades of cannabis competition prestige to New York's burgeoning legal market. Since 1988, the Cannabis Cup has been the industry's most coveted recognition, and the NY edition celebrates the Empire State's finest cultivators, extractors, and product innovators. The Cannabis Cup judging process is what sets this competition apart. A carefully selected panel of industry experts and cannabis connoisseurs evaluates entries across multiple categories including Best Indica, Best Sativa, Best Hybrid, Best Concentrate, Best Edible, Best Vape, and Best CBD Product. Each entry is scored on appearance, aroma, taste, and effects, with winners earning the most prestigious trophy in cannabis. The awards ceremony itself is a star-studded affair, drawing celebrities, influencers, and industry titans to celebrate the winners. But the Cup is more than just an awards show—it's a cultural moment that brings together New York's cannabis community for a night of recognition, networking, and celebration. For brands and cultivators, winning a Cannabis Cup is transformative. The iconic trophy has launched countless successful products and built brand reputations that last for years. For attendees, it's an opportunity to discover award-winning products, meet the people behind them, and be part of cannabis history in one of the world's most exciting cities.

3,000+ attendees expected

Expo

CHAMPS Trade Show Las Vegas Winter

📍Las Vegas, Nevada

📅Feb 12, 2026- Feb 15, 2026

CHAMPS Trade Show has been the heartbeat of the smoke shop and cannabis accessory industry for over three decades, and the Winter Las Vegas edition kicks off the buying season with four days of deals, discovery, and deal-making. This is where retailers stock their shelves, manufacturers launch products, and the industry sets trends for the coming year. With over 700 exhibitors spread across the massive Las Vegas Convention Center floor, CHAMPS delivers an overwhelming array of products: glass pipes, water pipes, vaporizers, rolling accessories, storage solutions, apparel, and virtually every accessory a smoke shop or dispensary could need. The show attracts buyers from independent smoke shops, dispensary chains, convenience stores, and online retailers looking to differentiate their offerings. What makes CHAMPS legendary is the energy and deals. Exhibitors come prepared with show specials, volume discounts, and exclusive products you won't find elsewhere. Smart buyers arrive with wish lists and leave with container-loads of inventory at prices that protect their margins year-round. Beyond the buying, CHAMPS delivers education through seminars on retail best practices, trend forecasting, and regulatory updates. Evening networking events transform Las Vegas into an extended party where business relationships are forged over decades. Whether you're a seasoned buyer or attending your first show, CHAMPS sets the standard for B2B trade shows in the smoking accessories space.

15,000+ attendees expected

Expo

Lucky Leaf Expo Minneapolis

📍Minneapolis, Minnesota

📅Feb 27, 2026- Feb 28, 2026

Lucky Leaf Expo has quickly established itself as the Midwest's must-attend cannabis event, arriving at a transformative moment for Minnesota and the Upper Midwest region. With Minnesota launching adult-use sales and neighboring states evolving their programs, Lucky Leaf provides the essential gathering space for operators, entrepreneurs, and investors capitalizing on this emerging market. The expo's signature Cannabis Business Crash Course offers intensive education for aspiring operators, covering licensing applications, business planning, capital raising, real estate considerations, and operational best practices. Led by successful operators and industry consultants, the Crash Course has helped launch hundreds of cannabis businesses across the region. With 100+ exhibitors on the show floor, attendees can source everything needed to build and operate a cannabis business: cultivation equipment, extraction technology, retail POS systems, compliance software, packaging, security, and professional services. Vendors specifically target the Midwest market, understanding the unique climate, regulatory, and cultural considerations of the region. Minneapolis provides the perfect central location for drawing attendees from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, the Dakotas, and beyond. The February timing aligns with licensing cycles, making Lucky Leaf the place to finalize vendor relationships and business plans before spring. For anyone with Midwest cannabis ambitions, Lucky Leaf is where those ambitions become reality.

5,000+ attendees expected

Expo

Hall of Flowers Ventura

📍Ventura, California

📅Mar 18, 2026- Mar 19, 2026

Hall of Flowers has redefined what a cannabis B2B event can be, creating an experience that feels more like a curated gallery opening than a traditional trade show. This two-day event in coastal Ventura brings together California's leading cannabis brands with the state's most influential retail buyers in an environment designed for genuine discovery and meaningful business connections. What sets Hall of Flowers apart is its meticulous curation. Rather than cramming hundreds of vendors into a convention hall, the event limits participation to create an intimate, high-quality experience. Brands must meet rigorous standards to exhibit, ensuring buyers encounter only products worthy of their shelf space. The result is an expo where every booth merits attention and every meeting has potential. The brand showcase format allows companies to present their products with the care and context they deserve. Buyers can experience products properly, engage in substantive conversations with brand representatives, and make informed purchasing decisions. For brands, it's an opportunity to tell their story to the exact audience that matters—the buyers who stock California's dispensaries. Programming extends beyond the show floor with thought leadership sessions, trend forecasting, and intimate roundtables addressing the challenges facing California cannabis. The Ventura beach setting provides a stunning backdrop for networking events that extend into golden-hour receptions. For anyone in California cannabis—brand or buyer—Hall of Flowers is where business happens.

4,000+ attendees expected