Lucky Leaf Expo returns to Richmond on March 25–26, 2027, bringing a cannabis business expo to the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The show runs Thursday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Friday from 10 AM to 3 PM. The venue is at 403 North 3rd Street, making this a two-day city convention for industry learning, supplier conversations, and professional networking.
The Richmond program
The organizer's Richmond page advertises more than 100 exhibitors and more than 30 educational sessions and live demonstrations. Those are the organizer's planned program figures. The mix is intended to serve people exploring a cannabis business as well as established companies looking for new relationships and services.
Lucky Leaf also promotes a separate pre-show business course. Treat that as an additional registration decision rather than assuming it is part of an expo pass. For the main show, the useful distinction is between time on the exhibit floor and time in educational sessions: your ticket choice should support the way you intend to spend the visit.
Who the expo is for
According to Lucky Leaf's attendee guidance, the series is predominantly business-to-business, although some consumers attend. Its audience spans growers, processors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and professional services. Accountants, attorneys, marketers, journalists, and executives are among the types of participants the organizer identifies.
That range is useful if your questions cross several parts of a business. Someone developing a retail concept may want to explore both products and support services. A manufacturer may be more interested in equipment, packaging, and wholesale relationships. Decide which conversations matter most before building your schedule.
Bring a concise description of what you are working on and what you need. For example, a clear budget range, expected production volume, or target customer can help a vendor explain whether its offering fits. You do not need to share a full business plan to have a productive first meeting.
Use Thursday and Friday differently
The official ticket directory lists a longer Thursday and an earlier Friday finish. Use that difference when arranging meetings and travel. Thursday offers more room for a first walk through the floor; Friday can be reserved for returning to a few relevant exhibitors and discussing specifics.
If education is your priority, identify the sessions you want to attend before filling the remaining time with meetings. If supplier research is the priority, write a short comparison sheet with the same questions for each company. Pricing alone rarely explains an offer: ask about minimum quantities, lead times, ongoing support, and what is included.
Tickets and arrival
The event page links to official ticket sales and lists expo-only and seminar-inclusive options. Compare the access described in the checkout before buying. Lucky Leaf's FAQ states that attendees at cannabis business events must be at least 21, and the Richmond page says no medical card is needed.
Choose a bag that leaves your hands free for introductions and note-taking. Keep the convention address and your ticket accessible on your phone, and allow time between arriving at the building and your first appointment. If you are attending with colleagues, choose a meeting point so the group can separate without losing track of the day's priorities.
Finish the visit by sorting contacts according to the next action they need. A promising service provider may require a technical call; a potential partner may need an introduction to someone else on your team. Sending the right follow-up after Richmond is more valuable than treating every contact as the same opportunity.