About NCF
Music. Education. Advocacy.
In 2015, a small group of cannabis enthusiasts joined together around the idea to create National Cannabis Festival — an event celebrating progress on marijuana legalization in Washington, DC and across the nation. The founders envisioned a festival recognizing the spirit of the cannabis movement and the non-profit groups that have fought for so long to end marijuana prohibition...
On April 23, 2016, activists and enthusiasts representing 30 states and the District of Columbia gathered at the Festival Grounds at RFK Stadium for the inaugural National Cannabis Festival.
Attendees enjoyed a full day concert headlined by hip-hop legends De La Soul, remarks from members of congress, education sessions, yoga, games, contests, food and drinks. Taking place just one mile from the U.S. Capitol Building, the first-ever National Cannabis Festival displayed the diversity in age and culture of the cannabis community.
NCF headlining artists have included: 2 Chainz, Action Bronson, Biz Markie, Cypress Hill, Free Nationals, Ludacris, Method Man & Redman, The Pharcyde, Slick Rick, Wiz Khalifa and more.
Our main stage and Policy Summit features the voices of activists and advocacy partners, cannabis experts, community leaders, lawmakers and veterans’ groups.
Be part of the story, join our email list, follow our journey on Instagram and Facebook, and get ready to have some fun at the 8th Annual National Cannabis Festival on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20, 2024.
NCF CHAIRS
Caroline Phillips
NCF Founder & Executive Producer
Principal, The High Street PR & Events
Queen Adesuyi
National Cannabis Festival Federal Relations Co-Chair
Policy Coordinator, National Affairs, Drug Policy Alliance
Morgan Fox
National Cannabis Festival Federal Relations Co-Chair
Political Director, NORML
Michelle Rutter
National Cannabis Festival Federal Relations Co-Chair
Government Relations Manager, National Cannabis Industry Association
Justin Strekal
National Cannabis Festival Federal Relations Co-Chair Emeritus
Co-Founder, Useful Strategies
Steering Committee
Robert Capecchi, Esq.
Rose Donna, The Wonderland Ballroom and The Dew Drop Inn DC
Rebecca Fasman, Dovetail Art Management
Mark Finkelpearl, Treadmill Productions
Russell Gordon, Bluestreet Productions Kalacey Dash , House of Dash
Chanda Macias, National Holistic Healing Center & Women Grow
Linda Mercado Greene, Anacostia Organics
Davis Clayton Kiyo, Myster High End Accessories
Matthew Klokel, Fantom Comics
Matthew McGovern, The Wonderland Ballroom and The Dew Drop Inn DC
JM Pedini, NORML & Virginia NORML
Molly Ruland, Heartcast Media
Amber Senter, Supernova Women
Brandon Skall, DC Brau
Kebra Smith-Bolden, Noir En Verte
Justin Strekal, Useful Strategies
Keith Stroup, NORML
Hope Wiseman, Mary and Main
