Summer in California isn’t just about sunshine and beach days, it’s also epic for cannabis culture! From redwood raves to San Francisco’s signature sesh in the park, California’s 2025 festival lineup is a dream come true for cannabis lovers. 

Whether you’re dancing under the stars or learning about sustainable cultivation, these cannabis-friendly events offer the perfect blend of culture, community, and celebration. Pack your favorite pre-rolls, edibles, and festival-friendly products from your cannabis dispensary in California because the rest of the year is looking lit.

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July 2025

Northern Nights Music Festival (July 18–20, Piercy, CA)

Nestled among the towering redwoods and set along the Eel River, Northern Nights fuses EDM beats with immersive art, wellness activities, and open-air cannabis culture. This legendary three-day camping festival pioneered legal cannabis consumption on festival grounds, and in 2025, it continues to elevate the game with its Tree Lounge dispensary zone. Attendees (21+) can explore on-site cannabis vendors, participate in daily yoga, and dance to top-tier DJs beneath the forest canopy.

Festival Tip: Pre-pack your sesh kit with portable products like infused pre-rolls, discreet edibles, and vape pens to make the most of every magical moment.

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California State Fair Cannabis Awards & Expo (July 11–27, Sacramento, CA)

Cannabis takes center stage at Cal Expo as the California State Fair honors the state’s finest cultivators and brands. This 17-day celebration features educational exhibits, product showcases, and the coveted Golden Bear awards. Fairgoers 21+ can now shop at a licensed dispensary right on-site, complete with designated consumption lounges to sample this year’s winners.

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August 2025

Outside Lands: Grass Lands (August 8–10, San Francisco, CA)

Golden Gate Park gets extra green with Grass Lands, the 21+ cannabis enclave inside Outside Lands. This open-air cannabis village features licensed dispensaries, lounges, cooking demos, terpene tastings, and more. It’s a celebration of music, food, and cannabis culture like no other, set to a backdrop of headlining artists and local favorites.

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The Cannamom Retreat (August 7–10, Willow Creek, CA)

This Emerald Triangle wellness retreat is designed for moms who appreciate a little plant-powered me-time. Glamping meets ganja in a serene setting with yoga, sound baths, river rafting, farm-to-table meals, and guided cannabis tastings. It's a luxurious long weekend of connection, relaxation, and cannabis-fueled self-care.

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September 2025

Hall of Flowers (September 19–20, Santa Rosa, CA)

This high-end cannabis expo blends industry networking with public celebration. This event is designed specifically for licensed retail buyers, vetted entrepreneurs, investors, media, and exhibiting brands. With a focus on networking, product discovery, and deal-making, this is where California cannabis business gets done. From curated brand booths to an onsite consumption lounge for real-time market testing, it’s the ultimate space for professionals to connect, collaborate, and stay ahead of the curve in one of the industry's most stylish and immersive environments.

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October 2025

Puffcon (October 4–5, Downtown LA)

Hosted by Puffco, this two-day festival is a cloud-chasing dream in the heart of LA. Day 1 is for Puffco users only, but Day 2 opens to the public for an all-out cannabis block party with live music, street food, art installations, and clouds galore. It’s one of the few public events where open concentrate consumption is not just allowed - it’s encouraged.

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Adventure Awaits

From glamping retreats and redwood raves to gourmet festivals and award shows, California cannabis culture is in full bloom through the end of 2025. Wherever you’re headed, be sure to pack responsibly, shop local, and celebrate the plant with the community that grows it best.

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