THE
EXPERIENCE
The California Cannabis Experience is a 17-day immersive activation in the heart of the California State Fair, where education, exploration, and celebration come together. Discover the history of the plant, hear from industry experts, take in top entertainment, and enjoy on-site sales and consumption in a showcase of the Golden State of Cannabis.
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Step Into The
Golden State of Cannabis
From living cannabis plants and terpene slushies to a buzzing marketplace and unforgettable activations, every corner of the California Cannabis Experience offers something to discover for any consumer. Legendary bands, curated moments, and thoughtful touches make it one of the State Fair’s most dynamic destinations.
From waterpark to cannabis oasis
What was once a dormant waterpark at Cal Expo has been transformed into a 50,000-square-foot cannabis destination. The dramatic reinvention creates one of the first large-scale cannabis spaces ever integrated into a major state fair in the United States. Click the video to see how it went from dream to reality.
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EDUCATE
Cannabis is a magnificent and wondrous plant, with an equally mysterious and often maligned story. Take a deep dive into the plant itself, its rich history and the cultural significance of California’s cannabis industry.
CELEBRATE
EXPLORE
Cannabis is a magnificent and wondrous plant, with an equally mysterious and often maligned story. Take a deep dive into the plant itself, its rich history and the cultural significance of California’s cannabis industry.
California cannabis embodies craft, care and community – a legacy that deserves recognition. Celebrate the state’s best cultivators and brands as part of the 5th annual California Cannabis Awards.
After unearthing the roots of the cannabis movement and time traveling through generations to arrive at this moment, immerse yourself in a fully sensory experience by exploring cannabis through onsite sales and consumption.
A Place to Relax,
Connect,
and Enjoy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Please check our Frequently Asked Questions section for detailed answers to common inquiries and helpful information about the Fair.
“Since welcoming cannabis to the Fair, we’ve witnessed firsthand the pride and dedication of California’s cannabis cultivators, who are crafting some of the best products, not just in the state, but in the entire industry.”
TOM MARTINEZ
CEO OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR
You must be 21 or older to access the cannabis experience, including the exhibit, sales area, and/or consumption area. All attendees over the age of 21 must present a valid photo identification. Under California law, acceptable forms of ID include a government-issued photo ID card, such as a driver’s license, a military photo ID card, or a passport.
No – pursuant to regulations, only those over the age of 21 are able to access the cannabis area and or purchase and consume cannabis at the event.
No outside cannabis will be permitted to enter the Fair, and no cannabis consumption will be permitted outside of the designated area. All cannabis purchased in the licensed area and not consumed in the consumption area must leave the cannabis area in a tamper-proof container. Should you wish to consume later in the same day, you may return to the consumption area to access and consume the cannabis you purchased onsite.
You are welcome to purchase cannabis in the licensed sales area and save it to consume off-site. Prior to exiting the cannabis area, all cannabis must be sealed in a tamper-evident manner by event staff. You are prohibited from opening and consuming cannabis onsite the Fairgrounds outside of the designated area. This policy will be strictly enforced and could result in expulsion.
ATMs are available throughout the Fairgrounds.
Cannabis Exhibit and Consumption Areas open Monday-Thursday 4:00 pm-10:00 pm and Friday-Sunday 10:00 am-10:00 pm. On-site cannabis sales cease at 9:00 pm every day.
You can find specifics on the cannabis competition here, and immerse yourself in details about the competition and winners here.
Cannabis ticks all the boxes for inclusion as a coveted Awards competition. Cannabis became legal for recreational adult use after a voter-approved initiative in 2016. California’s cannabis industry is highly regulated, culturally significant, part of our agricultural legacy, and essential to the California economy.
Pursuant to State regulations, absolutely no alcohol is allowed inside the cannabis experience (exhibit, sales area, consumption area. You will be required to finish your alcoholic beverage or throw it away prior to entering the cannabis area.
We will have many of the California Cannabis Competition Award-winning products available for sale, along with products from nearly a hundred of the State’s favorite brands. The website will be updated to include a link to the menu during the Fair.
California law allows you to purchase up to 28 grams of non-concentrated cannabis (flower) and 8 grams of concentrated cannabis.