MUSIC. EDUCATION. ADVOCACY.

In 2015 a small group of cannabis enthusiasts joined together around the idea to create National Cannabis Festival — an event celebrating progress on marijuana legalization in DC and across the nation.

The founders envisioned a festival recognizing the spirit of the cannabis movement and the non-profit groups that have fought for so long to end marijuana prohibition…

On April 23, 2016, activists and enthusiasts representing 30 states and the District of Columbia gathered at the Festival Grounds at RFK Stadium for the inaugural National Cannabis Festival. Attendees enjoyed a full day concert headlined by hip-hop legends De La Soul, remarks from members of congress, education sessions, yoga, games, contests, food and drinks.

Taking place just one mile from the United States Capitol Building, the first-ever National Cannabis Festival displayed the diversity in age and culture of the cannabis community.

Be part of the story, join our email list, follow our journey on Instagram and Facebook, and get ready to have some fun at the 7th Annual National Cannabis Festival on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

NCF CHAIRS

Caroline Phillips
NCF Founder & Executive Producer
Principal, The High Street PR & Events

Queen Adesuyi
National Cannabis Festival Federal Relations Co-Chair
Policy Coordinator, National Affairs, Drug Policy Alliance

Morgan Fox
National Cannabis Festival Federal Relations Co-Chair
Political Director, NORML

Laila Makled
National Cannabis Festival Advocacy Committee Chair Emeritus

Michelle Rutter
National Cannabis Festival Federal Relations Co-Chair
Government Relations Manager, National Cannabis Industry Association

Justin Strekal
National Cannabis Festival Federal Relations Co-Chair Emeritus
Co-Founder, Useful Strategies

STEERING COMMITTEE 

Robert Capecchi, Esq.
Michael Cuthriell, KINFOLK
Rose Donna, The Wonderland Ballroom and The Dew Drop Inn DC
Rebecca Fasman, Dovetail Art Management
Mark Finkelpearl, Treadmill Productions
Russell Gordon, Bluestreet Productions Kalacey Dash, House of Dash
Chanda Macias, National Holistic Healing Center & Women Grow
Linda Mercado Greene, Anacostia Organics
Kayvan Khalatbari, Entrepreneur and Advocate
Davis Clayton Kiyo, Myster High End Accessories
Matthew Klokel, Fantom Comics
Matthew McGovern, The Wonderland Ballroom and The Dew Drop Inn DC
Jenn Michelle Pedini, Virginia NORML
Shanita Penny, Budding Solutions
Molly Ruland, Heartcast Media
Amber Senter, Supernova Women
Brandon Skall, DC Brau
Keith Stroup, NORML
Hope Wiseman, Mary and Main