Celebrate Pride and NCF’s LGBTQIA+ Community
Claresha and Romany celebrate their union during the 2024 Ultimate Weed Wedding
One of the best things about NCF is the vibe created by our amazing attendees. Folks from all age groups, backgrounds, interests and ethnicities gather at NCF, including our LGBTQIA+ fam!
This Pride Month, we’re excited to highlight some of the artists and experiences brought to NCF by the incredible contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community in cannabis business, advocacy and culture.
Be Steadwell, NCF 2025 main stage performer
On the Main Stage:
Be Steadwell
Be Steadwell has earned a reputation in the music community for original music features with earnest lyricism and affirming queer content. Their music is raw, sensual, powerful and honest. They first caught the attention of the NCF team at the 2021 Mayor’s Art Awards where their riveting performance silenced a lively room. We are thrilled to to welcome Be Steadwell to the NCF main stage on Saturday, July 19!
Black Folks Don’t Swim?
Black Folks Don’t Swim? is a musical collective that shares stories of Black Queer Folk and their contributions to the culture. Founded in early 2018 and led by a core ensemble of Black Gender-Variant folks, their music is a soulful blend of Jazz, Funk, Quiet Storm, R&B, and more. You can catch BFDS? On the NCF main stage on Friday, July 18. You can view a documentary short on the band here.
Check out the full concert line-up here.
Among our Advocacy Partners
HIPS
HIPS promotes the health, rights, and dignity of individuals and communities impacted by sexual exchange and/or drug use due to choice, coercion, or circumstance. HIPS provides compassionate harm reduction services, advocacy, and community engagement that is respectful, non-judgmental, and affirms and honors individual power and agency. Learn more about HIPS and their important work supporting vulnerable individuals and communities here.
Learn more about the NCF advocacy committee here.
Drag Queen Story Hour at NCF 2024
Experiences
LGBTQIA+ Lounge
Visit the LGBTQIA+ Lounge and enjoy shaded seating and a chance to network with other likeminded LGBTQIA+ folk and allies. Find the LGBTQIA+ Lounge on the Exhibitor Map here.
Ultimate Weed Wedding
We’re thrilled to celebrate the love shared between cannabis enthusiasts AJ and Demetrice during the 2025 Ultimate Weed Wedding on Saturday, July 19. Join us at the main stage to throw confetti and cheer on our happy couple.
We’re proud that NCF is a safe and welcoming space for all members of our community, and we invite you to get your tickets today and join us for another epic weekend of peace, love and cannabis!