August, 2026

2nd Annual New York City Cannabis Festival & Resource Fair

sat08aug10:00 am5:00 pm2nd Annual New York City Cannabis Festival & Resource Fair10:00 am - 5:00 pm Adam Clayton Powell Jr State Office Building, 163 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027, USACategoryAdvocacy Event, Anniversary, B2B Networking, Educational Event, Music Event, Vaudeville, Wellness

Event Details

Come join us at the New York City Cannabis Festival and Resource Fair for a day of fun, education, and community celebration!

The New York City Cannabis Festival & Resource Fair is a free, outdoor community celebration uplifting cannabis culture, education, and opportunity in the heart of Harlem!

Whether you’re a longtime advocate, a budding entrepreneur, or simply curious about the industry, this event is a space to learn, connect, and celebrate. Attendees can expect a dynamic mix of cultural expression, meaningful dialogue, and access to community-focused resources — plus live music, culture, and games throughout the day.

New this year — separate free tickets, register for each one you want to attend:

Networking Hour (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM): Structured networking for employers, job seekers, entrepreneurs, consultants, contractors, and collaborators. Pre-register by role to connect with the right people from the start. Requires its own ticket — not included with General Admission.
Cannabis Employment Job Fair (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, choose a session: 11:00 AM–1:30 PM or 1:30 PM–4:00 PM): Connect with employers hiring across New York’s growing cannabis industry. Bring your résumé and meet companies building their teams. Requires its own ticket — not included with General Admission.
General Admission (11:00 AM – 5:00 PM): Your ticket into the full festival and resource fair.

What attendees can expect:

Curated tools, guides, and industry-relevant resources
Expert-led panel discussions on key industry trends
Direct engagement with industry stakeholders and decision-makers

Hosted by Cannabis NYC, this event is presented by the NYC Department of Small Business Services as part of its commitment to advancing economic opportunity for all New Yorkers in emerging industries.

This event is non-sales and family-friendly — focused on awareness, opportunity, and responsible cannabis education. Come connect with neighbors, learn something new, and celebrate the future of cannabis in NYC.