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We’re excited to announce NCF 2025 taking place July 18-19, 2025 at the RFK Festival Grounds in Washington, DC. We’re  back for year nine with 2-days of celebration, education, advocacy and so much good music!

As many of you know, the RFK Grounds are preparing to undergo a major transformation, so we moved NCF from our usual April date to July when we know we’ll have unobstructed use of the festival grounds and nearby parking lots.

Get ready for an epic Summer celebration in the Nation’s Capital as we gather with our best buds from up and down the east coast and across the nation.

Tickets

Want to be first to know when our lowest priced tickets go on sale? Sign up for the wait list today!

Tickets for NCF 2025 go on sale in February. Be on the lookout for announcements and get ready to select from one of 4 ticket type options:

General Admission – Includes headlining Concert performances on Friday and Saturday, Exhibitor Fair, Grower’s World, Education programs, Munchies Zone, sponsor lounges and more!

Early Entry – Includes all the benefits of General Admission plus early Festival access and dedicated express-entry lanes. You’ll also receive an NCF tote, sponsor swag and a 2024 concert lanyard.

VIP – VIP Members enjoy exclusive perks at National Cannabis Festival: all-inclusive parties, sponsor swag, limited edition VIP Stash Boxes, and more!

VIP CannaCabanas – The highest level VIP experience. Rub elbows with cannabis influencers, celebrities and business leaders. Enjoy all the perks of VIP Membership plus the exclusive, full-service CannaCabana lounge space and so much more!

Programs

NCF is coming in hot this year with incredible programs designed to educate and entertain.

Want a hands-on experience? Join us on Friday 7/18 and take part in workshops led by experts in genetics, cultivation, advocacy, wellness and more!

On Saturday 7/19, get ready to experience panel discussions and presentations in one of 6 themed education pavilions: Policy, Culture, Wellness, Grower’s World, Culinary and Plant Medicine.

Great Deals

If you’re looking for great deals on cannabis accessories, apparel, food and drinks, join us on Friday 7/18 for Happy Hour from 3-6pm. Explore the grounds and track down the best steals and deals of the weekend.

Contests

Want to take part in the NCF program? Our contest series provides numerous opportunities to get involved. From pitching your business idea during the Cannatank Finals to entering the Session Selector Contest to getting married on the main stage during the Ultimate Weed Wedding, there’s something for everyone!

Themed Lounges

We know our cannabis community is diverse in interest and culture. Visit our special interest lounges (Veterans Lounge, Seniors Lounge, LGBTQIA Lounge) and network with like-minded community members.

Concert

We’re rolling up the concert line-up right now! Be on the lookout for the concert announcement and get ready for another incredible year of the best regional talent and internationally known headline acts.

Make sure you subscribe to NCF for breaking news and ticket availability. We’ll see you in DC on July 18-19, 2025!