Cannifest 2026 runs September 12 and 13 at the Arcata Ball Park in Arcata, California — Humboldt County's annual cannabis celebration, and one of the few festivals where the growers in the crowd outnumber the tourists.
Why Humboldt Matters
Humboldt is not just where cannabis grows. It is where the culture was built, over generations of growers who organised their whole lives around the plant long before legalization made it respectable. Cannifest is the weekend that community throws for itself.
What Is On The Ground
Farmers and growers share their craft, vendors bring what Northern California actually grows, and live music runs across the weekend reflecting the area's counterculture streak. Kids twelve and under get in free, which tells you what kind of festival it is — a community event, not a gated party.
Getting Tickets
Weekend presale pricing has been posted ahead of a September 1 increase, so booking early is worth real money. Set times land closer to the weekend, and gate times have not been posted yet, so check the official listing before you drive up.
Also In California
If you are mapping the California festival run, Same Same But Different follows at Lake Perris on September 25 to 27.