Nimbin Mardi Grass
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About This Event
Nimbin Mardi Grass is Australia's longest-running and most iconic cannabis law reform event, transforming the legendary hippie town of Nimbin into a three-day celebration of activism, culture, and community. Since 1993, this grassroots festival has been the heart of the Australian cannabis reform movement, combining serious advocacy with joyous celebration. The festival centers around the rally for cannabis law reform, featuring speakers from advocacy organizations, medical patients, researchers, and politicians supporting legalization. The speakers' lineup addresses the injustice of prohibition, the benefits of medical cannabis, and the path forward for Australian policy reform. But Mardi Grass is far more than a political rally. The Hemp Olympics provide hilarious entertainment with events like joint rolling, bong throwing, and the legendary "growers ironperson" competition. Live music across multiple stages keeps the energy high throughout the weekend, while market stalls, art installations, and food vendors create a complete festival atmosphere. Nimbin itself is a destination—a village frozen in the 1970s counterculture, where tie-dye is dress code and cannabis culture is celebrated openly. The surrounding Northern Rivers region offers stunning natural beauty, making Mardi Grass an opportunity to combine activism with vacation. For anyone interested in Australian cannabis culture and reform, Mardi Grass is an unmissable pilgrimage.
Highlights
- ✓Australia's iconic cannabis law reform rally since 1993
- ✓Hemp Olympics with hilarious competitions
- ✓Live music across multiple stages
- ✓Advocacy speakers and reform discussions
- ✓Legendary hippie town atmosphere
- ✓Market stalls and art installations
- ✓Medical cannabis patient stories
- ✓Beautiful Northern Rivers NSW setting
Location
Nimbin, New South Wales, Australia
Event Details
- Date
- Friday, May 1, 2026 - Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Location
- Nimbin, New South Wales, Australia
- Expected Attendees
- 10,000+
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