The National Cannabis Festival, now in its eighth year, it makes a triumphant return to Washington, DC for the upcoming 420 weekend with a pair of major headliners. Famous bassist Thundercat and the legendary Wu-Tang Clan alongside Red man will rock the RFK Stadium Festival Ground stages later this spring.
This year's National Cannabis Festival line-up is the usual mix of international stars alongside local acts, while also serving as a hub of information for cannabis enthusiasts, advocates, patients and the like. Hip-Hop Wired has covered NCF in the past, and this is the first year the festival will be held over two days, combined with weeklong programming to support NCF's broader education and advocacy efforts
“We're really excited to be elevating the National Cannabis Festival experience this year with our brand new two-day format. Our core values of empowerment and education remain at the forefront and in 2024, we're taking things up a notch with an expanded line-up of exhibitors, educators and passionate advocates championing the rights of cannabis patients and enthusiasts across the country,” said Caroline Phillips. , Founder and Executive Producer of NCF. “This year, attendees won't just have a great time celebrating with the iconic Wu-Tang Clan and the incomparable Thundercat. they will also have the opportunity to dive deeper into the ever-evolving world of cannabis.”
As Phillips noted, the Festival Grounds will be packed with thousands of attendees from all walks of life, with some coming from far and wide to enjoy the good vibes, energy and information. The NCF team has once again put together a line-up that will delight a wide range of listeners.
The aforementioned Thundercat and Wu-Tang Clan will be joined by local talent such as Black Alley, one of the most talented bands in any genre. Cumbia Heights, a neo-cumbia band, will also grace the stages. Noochie Live From The Front Porch, who are coming up the ranks, are on the bill, along with the talented Dior Ashley Brown & The Filthy Animals.
No cannabis festival is complete without some real culture and Proverbs Reggae Band will be on hand to provide the backdrop. Local music legends Go-Go Backyard Band will be joined on stage by Devin The Dude. DJs Black Rave Culture and DJ Farrah Flosscett will provide sounds for the festival as well.
In addition to music, the festival will once again host educational booths, six in total, covering Wellness, Politics, Culture, Culinary, Grower's World and Psychedelics. Discussions will be hosted at each booth to educate attendees about the medical uses of cannabis, news on the legal front, and to speak with the insiders who grow and improve the product for the masses, along with much more.
Keeping with the theme of true inclusion, NCF will also host The LGBTQIA+ Lounge, Seniors Lounge and Veterans Pavilion, ensuring that all segments of cannabis consumers are catered for, supported and made to feel comfortable amongst old friends and new connections made on the ground.
National Cannabis Festival tickets start at $85 for the two-day general admission level. For Saturday (April 20) only, tickets are on sale for $55. Two-day VIP tickets start at $599 and include a gift box and admission to NCF-affiliated events for the year. For VIP one-day tickets, the cost is $420.
Learn more about the festival, which also includes 420 Week, the Ultimate Weed Wedding by clicking here.
The two-day festival begins on April 19, 2024.
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