Cannifest 2025 Lineup and Festival Highlights
Cannifest returns Labor Day Weekend — August 30th & 31st, 2025 — and this year’s gathering promises to be unforgettable. Hosted at the beautiful Halvorsen Waterfront Park in Eureka, CA, it’s a full-spectrum weekend of music, culture, and community on the Humboldt Bay. Cannifest 2025 Music Lineup We’re proud to welcomeTHE STRING CHEESE INCIDENTCannifest will […]
Hip-Hop Pioneers Cypress Hill Receive Golden Cannabis Advocacy Award at California State Fair
The California Cannabis Awards at the California State Fair announced this week that legendary hip-hop group Cypress Hill received the Golden Advocacy Award in recognition of their three-decade commitment to cannabis culture, destigmatization, advocacy, and criminal justice reform. The award was presented at the California State Fair by CEO Tom Martinez and Lauren Carpenter, CEO and co-founder […]
Delaware to Launch Adult-Use Cannabis Sales on August 1, 2025
On August 1, 2025, Delaware will officially open its doors to legal adult-use cannabis sales, marking a historic shift in policy and a long-awaited milestone in the state’s legalization journey. The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) announced that all licensed medical marijuana operators approved for conversion will be permitted to begin recreational sales on […]
Cannabis Means Business (CMB) 2025
From June 3 to 5, 2025, the Javits Convention Center in Midtown Manhattan buzzed with energy as Cannabis Means Business (formerly CWCBExpo) hosted its 11th annual conference and expo. Over three days, the event brought together industry professionals—entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, thought leaders, and advocates—to shape the future of cannabis commerce on the East Coast. CMB […]
Whoopi Goldberg Debuts Whoop-Tea at Launch Event in Harlem
EGOT-winning icon, entrepreneur, and cannabis advocate Whoopi Goldberg toasted to a new era in cannabis beverages this past Thursday night with the official launch of Whoop-Tea — a half tea, half lemonade mocktail with 10mg of hemp-derived THC, created in partnership with Pure Genesis, a leading Black woman-owned cannabis and hemp company. The exclusive launch […]
Cannifest 2025 to host String Cheese Incident
Humboldt Green Events, producers of Cannifest, are thrilled to announce that Cannifest 2025 will take place on Labor Day Weekend, August 30th and 31st, at Halverson Waterfront Park in Humboldt County. This year’s festival promises an unforgettable celebration of cannabis culture, music, and community. Cannifest has become a cornerstone Humboldt event, originally held in 2015, […]
Cannabis Means Business 2025: Advocacy and Industry Unite in NYC
The Cannabis Means Business (CMB) Conference & Expo returns to New York City from June 3–5, 2025, at the Javits Convention Center. This premier B2B event, formerly known as CWCBExpo, brings together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates to explore the evolving cannabis landscape. The NORML FORML at CMB A highlight of CMB 2025 is the […]
Cannifest to host first Headstash Bowl in NYC
Powered by Cannifest, The Headstash Bowl is a premier cannabis community competition open to all those over the age of 21. With categories for homegrowers and rosin makers, both non-commercial and commercial, The Headstash Bowl is an opportunity for cannabis producers to win cash, prizes, bragging rights, and the coveted Headstash Bowl trophy. Each Headstash […]
Hall Of Flowers Announces First-Ever NYC Cannabis Trade Show
Since 2018, Hall of Flowers has hosted industry-defining trade shows and events across California, Las Vegas and Toronto, always with compliant onsite product sampling and consumption. Featuring nationally recognized brands (Jeeter, RAW, Cookies, Houseplant, STIIIZY, Wyld, Zig-Zag, Curaleaf, Cresco Labs), in-depth conversations with thought-leaders (Gary Vaynerchuk, Chelsea Handler, Bobby Hundreds, and Shep Gordon), and celebrities […]
Attend the Cannabis Means Business Expo 2025 in New York City
Cannabis Means Business (CMB), the premier business to business conference and expo, announces that registration is now open for its highly anticipated 2025 event. Taking place June 4-5, 2025 at the Javits Convention Center In New York City, the epicenter of commerce and innovation, CMB will bring together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts from across […]
Curaleaf Celebrates the Opening of The Hemp Company Retail Storefront in West Palm Beach, Florida
Curaleaf, a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, announced it will open The Hemp Company by Curaleaf West Palm Beach, located at 300 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, on April 15, 2025. The Hemp Company in West Palm Beach is the Company’s first fully dedicated hemp retail storefront, providing an accessible brick-and-mortar marketplace for best-in-class, Farm Bill-compliant […]
Community Savings Celebrates 4/20 in Canada with Free Accounts, New Campaign, and Credit Access
Some news regarding cannabis banking from Vancouver, BC as the Unceded Territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations announce that BC’s largest cannabis banker with 233 businesses as part of its cannabis community has disbursed over $22M in commercial loans and working capital, expanded market share to 30%, and is rolling out its “We’re […]
Wyld Works: A Justice-Focused Program That Redefines The Relationship Between Enterprise and Activism
As someone who has been in the cannabis sector since 2014 and has lived in Oregon during this time, I can attest first hand to the industry leadership that Wyld has shown since day 1 when they were founded here. Their social responsibility and community commitment has been incredible to witness. I am both thankful […]
Whoopi Goldberg Expands Her Cannabis Legacy with the launch of Whoop-Tea
EGOT winner, entrepreneur and cannabis advocate, Whoopi Goldberg is once again blazing trails in the cannabis industry with the debut of Whoop-Tea—a 10mg THC-infused half tea, half lemonade mocktail—created in partnership with Pure Genesis, a leading Black woman-owned cannabis and hemp company with licenses in New Jersey, New York and Florida. Whoop-Tea is Goldberg’s latest […]
Grand opening of The Medicine Woman Dispensary, Co-owned by Ice-T
Exciting things continue to develop between cannabis industry platforms and celebrity artists and entertainers. The Medicine Woman, a mission-driven cannabis brand founded by entrepreneur Charis Burrett, is proud to announce the launch of its new East Coast flagship dispensary at 660 Tonnelle Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07307, co-owned by cultural icon and New Jersey native […]
40 Tons Brings “Justice Row” to NECANN Boston, Paving the Way for Justice-Impacted Entrepreneurs
40 Tons, the multi-state, social impact cannabis brand dedicated to justice and equity, is bringing its groundbreaking Justice Row activation to NECANN Boston 2025, taking place March 21-22 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Justice Row ensures that justice-impacted entrepreneurs—those who have paid the highest price for cannabis while others profit—are no longer […]
Bipartisan Support for Cannabis Legalization in Florida Grows as Advocates Prepare for 2026
A recent survey from the University of North Florida (UNF) reveals that a significant majority of Florida voters now support the legalization of cannabis. The poll found that 67% of respondents favor legalizing cannabis for adult use, with strong support across party lines. Among those surveyed, 82% of Democrats, 66% of independents, and 55% of […]
Cannabis Tourism in Canada: Evaluating Economic Potential and Regulatory Challenges
Canada has pioneered some spaces in terms of progressive cannabis advocacy and industry opportunities for decades now, in part thanks to Jody Emery and Cannabis Culture. However, hurdles continue to come up in regards to tourism in Canada. There are both opportunities and obstacles in the ongoing work for more access and capacity for tourism. […]
Ice Cube partners with Premium Produce CEO Priscilla Vilchis to bring Fryday Kush to Nevada
Premium Produce CEO Priscilla Vilchis, a pioneering cannabis entrepreneur known as “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” in Nevada and “The Hollyweed Queen” in California, is partnering with rap legend Ice Cube to exclusively bring his renowned marijuana brand, Fryday Kush, to the Nevada market. The product line includes flower, pre-rolls, blunts, vaporizers and more, and will be […]
Free All Non-Violent Cannabis Prisoners
The United States stands at a crossroads in its approach to cannabis. While 24 states, Washington, D.C., and two territories have legalized cannabis for adult use, thousands of individuals remain behind bars for non-violent cannabis offenses. Many of these people, like Edwin Rubis, have been serving decades-long sentences for actions that are no longer considered […]
B-Real of Cypress Hill: Innovating in Music and Cannabis
B-Real, frontman of Cypress Hill, remains a cultural icon not only for his contributions to music but also for his leadership in the cannabis industry. Known for his distinctive voice and advocacy for cannabis legalization, B-Real continues to innovate across multiple industries. Music Career and New Projects B-Real is still active in the music world. […]
What are the Effects of Cannabis Laws on Opioid Misuse?
The relationship between cannabis laws and opioid misuse has been a growing area of interest among researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers. States with medical cannabis laws have frequently reported declines in opioid prescription rates. This reduction is attributed to cannabis serving as an alternative for chronic pain management, which decreases the need for prescription opioids. […]
Smokus Pocus: The World’s Only Cannabis-Themed Magic Show
Smokus Pocus, the world’s only cannabis-centric magic show, is captivating audiences across the country with a blend of mind-bending illusions, laugh-out-loud comedy, and weed-themed tricks. This immersive show has carved out a niche in both the entertainment and cannabis industries, offering something truly one-of-a-kind for stoners and sober folks alike. How Smokus Pocus Began The […]
Cannabis Consumption Lounges in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is on the brink of a transformative moment in its cannabis industry with the rollout of new regulations for social consumption lounges. These spaces, where consumers can legally and safely enjoy cannabis in a social setting, represent a critical next step for normalizing cannabis use and addressing public safety concerns. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control […]