FAQ

Weed like you to be prepared.

National Cannabis Festival takes place April 19 and 20, 2024. Please read the FAQs below. Help us ensure the NCF experience is positive and meaningful for all involved.

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Tickets for NCF2024 are on sale now!
Tickets for National Cannabis Festival will be available on our tickets page.

You must be 21+ with valid government issued identification to attend National Cannabis Festival.
See our concert page for the line-up!
Gates on Friday, April 19th open at 4PM* with a strict curfew of 10PM.

Gates on Saturday, April 20th open at 12PM** with a strict curfew of 10PM.

*Early-Entry and VIP ticket holders may enter at 3pm on Friday

** Early-Entry, Express Plus and VIP ticket holders may enter at 11am on Saturday
NCF takes place at the RFK Festival Grounds in Lot 8 at RFK Stadium.
National Cannabis Festival Main Entrance is located at RFK Festival Grounds, Lot 8 accessible via the pedestrian path through the C Street tunnel.

Very limited parking is available for $40 (cash or card) in Lot 1, 2, 3 and 6 (ADA parking is in Lot 7). Parking charges apply all day. Parking is managed by Events DC and U Street Parking. There is no parking in the neighborhood; vehicles parked in the neighborhood will be ticketed and towed. No RV/Recreational Vehicles.

RideShare, Lot 6. ADA Parking, Lot 7, you must display a handicap permit to be admitted.

We strongly encourage carpools, ride-shares and public transportation. Parking on the RFK Campus is VERY limited and parking in the neighborhood will get you towed.

Visit the location page to book parking online.
If you are a returning NCF2023 ticket holder, visit this link for more information.
If you are a returning guest and have questions about your 2023 order number, please contact Frontgate Tickets.
VIP information should have been emailed to the email address you used to purchase your tickets. Be sure to check your spam folder. If you need to update this information, please send proof of purchase to vip@nationalcannabisfestival.com and we will get you sorted!
We’ve got you covered! You can email the VIP Team at vip@nationalcannabisfestival.com and we’ll get you the info you need.

Weed like you to be safe.

For security reasons, if you leave the gates, you will not be allowed back in without purchasing another ticket.

“Weekend Passes” allow guests to gain entry once on Friday and once on Saturday. For example, if you enter and then leave the festival on Friday the next time you may enter is Saturday. If you enter and then leave the festival on Saturday, you will not be allowed back in.

“Saturday Passes” allow guests to gain entry once on Saturday. For example, if you enter and then leave the festival on Saturday, you will not be allowed back in.

Don’t worry — everything you need will be on site! Check out the Munchies Zone food offerings and learn more about all the exhibitors at the festival.
Ponchos and collapsible umbrellas are permitted. We’re watching the weather closely to make adjustments as needed. Rain or shine, we will be dancing!
Keeping guests at NCF safe is our priority.
We can plan a lot of things, but we can’t plan the weather (trust us, we try!). NCF receives instruction on weather safety from an inter-agency group that includes FEMS, MPD, Medical, DDOT and Events DC, who monitor weather conditions from a weather post on the festival grounds. If lightning, high winds, or other dangerous weather creates unsafe conditions guests may be asked to leave the grounds until the weather passes. If that occurs, make sure to follow NCF social media accounts for updates.
The following items are prohibited inside the festival.

No metal or glass containers of ANY kind

No backpacks or large bags over 14″x 14″

No large flags, banners, or totems

No poles or staffs (sorry wizardry folks!)
No weapons of any kind, including nunchucks or magical wands (see previous bullet)

No outside food and beverages. (Don’t worry, we’ll have free water and plenty of food and drink options inside)

No coolers or containers of any size

No professional cameras with detachable zoom lenses and/or tripods

No video cameras

No animals, mythical or otherwise (with the exception of service animals)

No fireworks, whistles, laser pointers, adhesive stickers, air horns, vuvuzelas, kites, missile/projectile-like objects, frisbee or inflated balls, confetti, streamers, drones, open flames, or torches of any kind

No bad vibes or fighting of any kind

No lions, tigers, or bears… oh, my!
As a safety requirement, Metro Police Department (MPD) and private security will be on-site.
The following items are permitted inside.

Collapsible lawn chairs, blankets, yoga mats, and seating cushions

Slack-line hammocks (no business hammocks, only leisure!)

EMPTY plastic water containers and/or camel backs (a free water station will be available on site)

Backpacks/bags smaller than 14″ x 14″

Sunglasses, sunscreen, ponchos, collapsible umbrellas

Costumes encouraged!

Hula-hoops

Inflatable flotation devices (Hey you… You with the inflatable cannabis leaf! Today is your day, dude. Make us proud!)
FREE drinking water is available and listed on the festival map. Bottled water and cups will be available for sale at the bar and merch area. Stay hydrated!
Definitely. Paramedics will be on-site at the medical tent located at the front gates and next to the main stage. If you are unable to reach the medical tent, find a security or staff member for assistance.
Our Munchies Zone will have a variety of options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. For special conditions, please email info@nationalcannabisfestival.com and we will work on a solution to accommodate your needs.

Weed like you to know the law.

RFK Stadium Grounds is public land and the festival is held on public land. All DC marijuana laws apply.
Outside of medical dispensaries, it is illegal to buy or sell marijuana in DC. No medical marijuana dispensaries will be on site, but there will be dispensary representatives and medical professionals available for questions.
The DC government wants you to keep your weed smoking private.
DC law permits you to possess marijuana-related drug paraphernalia in public. However, glass apparatuses, flame torches, or other large smoking devices are not permitted in the venue for safety reasons.
No outside food or drink is allowed inside the festival, regardless of the THC content.