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. All times are local to the festival.
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VIPVIP guests receive exclusive early entry to explore participating vendors, visit the High Society VIP Lounge, check in for experiences, and begin building their festival day.
Access: VIP ticket required.
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Activities21+ only — Consumption session - 21+ with valid ID.
Begin the festival with a guided outdoor HiKing experience through The Plant. Each eligible 21+ participant receives their choice of one preroll or edible.
Access: Reservation and 21+ wristband required.
– · Pittsboro Yoga
Activities21+ only — Consumption session - 21+ with valid ID.
Relax and recharge during a guided Yoga Nidra experience presented by Pittsboro Yoga. Participants should bring a yoga mat. A blanket or pillow is also recommended.
– · Competition Tent
Competition21+ only — Consumption session - 21+ with valid ID.
Community judges visit participating brands, inspect and smell the entered flower, speak with competitors, and select up to three 0.75-gram dogwalker prerolls from three different entries. Judges will receive a QR code to submit their vote.
Access: Judge pass and 21+ wristband required.
The NC Canna Festival officially opens for free general admission. Explore the vendor market, live entertainment, art, education, food, beverages, and festival experiences.
The first 250 eligible general-admission attendees who complete ID verification will receive a complimentary preroll while supplies last.
– · Main Stage
MusicWelcome All, the first full live performance of the festival. Pilot Light
Hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina, Pilot Light is an up-and-coming four-piece bringing a fresh, high-energy mix of indie, funk, hard rock, and classic rock influences to the stage. Built around two guitars, bass, and drums, their sound moves comfortably between laid-back grooves and heavier, guitar-driven moments. (Beatline Productions)
Pilot Light has been making its way through the North Carolina live music scene, sharing stages with acts including High June, Congress, Band Solstice, Fudge, Emerson Bruno and the Undercurrents, and more. (Beatline Productions)
Catch Pilot Light live at the NC Canna Festival, bringing the guitars, grooves, and festival energy for an afternoon set at The Plant.
Access: Included with admission.
– · Competition Tent
Competition21+ only — Consumption session - 21+ with valid ID.
Community rollers receive 3.5 grams of flower or shake and access to papers, wood tips, crutches, and other approved materials. Contestants must complete at least two prerolls and select one as their official entry. Finalists advance to smokeability judging, and the winner earns a position in the Pro Cup.
– · Competition Tent
Competition21+ only — Consumption session - 21+ with valid ID.
Competitors present infused brownie recipes created using standardized festival pans, cutters, and organizer-provided infused ghee. Community judges sample qualifying entries and cast their votes during the official judging period.
Access: Registration or judge pass and 21+ wristband required.
– · Main Stage
MusicLive music from Lisa Pigeon.
Access: Included with admission.
– · Pittsboro Yoga
Activities21+ only — Consumption session - 21+ with valid ID.
Slow down and reset during the second guided Yoga Nidra experience presented by Pittsboro Yoga. Participants should bring a yoga mat. A blanket or pillow is also recommended.
Included: Choice of one preroll or drink.
Access: Reservation and 21+ wristband required.
– · Contest Tent
ActivitiesCreate your own festival artwork during a relaxed guided painting experience.
Access: Reservation required.
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Activities21+ only — Consumption session - 21+ with valid ID.
– · Main Stage
MusicClose out the main festival with the final live performance of the day. Mystic Syndicate
Hailing from Greensboro, North Carolina, Mystic Syndicate brings a high-energy, genre-blending sound built for the live stage. Their music moves freely between indie rock, hip-hop, funk, jazz, and alternative influences, creating an unpredictable soundscape where no two songs feel quite the same.
Known for their electrifying performances throughout the Triad and beyond, Mystic Syndicate combines sharp songwriting, infectious grooves, and plenty of personality. Fresh off the release of their debut album Trillion, they’re bringing the Syndicate to the NC Canna Festival for a live set made for kicking back, lighting up, and getting lost in the music.
Access: Included with admission.
– · Camping spot
ActivitiesRegistered campers may begin setting up their campsite. Each reservation includes one standard two-to-three-person tent site for up to two approved campers.
Access: Camping reservation required.
– · Trail Head
Activities21+ only — Consumption session - 21+ with valid ID.
Take the final guided Hi-King experience of the festival. Each eligible 21+ participant receives their choice of one preroll or edible.
Access: Reservation and 21+ wristband required.
– · Vendor Village
CompetitionJoin us at the Main Stage for competition updates, sponsor recognition, festival announcements, and the transition into the closing performance.
Access: Included with admission.
General festival programming, the vendor market, and Main Stage entertainment conclude at 8:00 PM.
VIP guests and registered campers may return or remain for the Evening Chill beginning at 8:30 PM.
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VIPContinue the night with a relaxed after-hours gathering for VIP guests and Festival Basecamp campers.
Access: VIP ticket or camping reservation required.
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VIP21+ only
All after-hours programming ends at 11:00 PM. Festival Basecamp quiet hours begin immediately afterward.
Open through the day alongside the timed schedule — drop in any time while they run.
– · Terp Lounge
Activities21+ only — Consumption session - 21+ with valid ID.
A controlled-access experience featuring concentrates, flower, vaporizers, terpenes, education, and approved demonstrations.
Hours: During festival operations. Access: Valid ID, 21+ wristband, and any required acknowledgment.
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ActivitiesShop participating cannabis, hemp, food, beverage, art, apparel, wellness, and community vendors.
VIP access: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM. General access: 12:00 – 8:00 PM.
– · Vendor Village
MusicThe festival DJ opens the day with music from the Main Stage and returns intermittently between scheduled performances.
Included: Choice of one preroll or drink.
Access: Reservation and 21+ wristband required.
Access: Competitor registration and 21+ wristband required.
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Activities21+ only — Consumption session - 21+ with valid ID.
Join the afternoon guided Hiking experience through The Plant. Each eligible 21+ participant receives their choice of one preroll or edible.
Access: Reservation and 21+ wristband required.
Two guided Hiking groups depart at 4:00 PM. Each eligible 21+ participant receives their choice of one preroll or edible.
Access: Reservation and 21+ wristband required.
Access: Included with admission.
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VIPA dedicated space for VIP guests to relax and enjoy exclusive festival perks and programming.
Access: VIP guests only.
– · Welcome Booth
ActivitiesPick up the Festival Field Guide, visit participating areas, complete activities, and become eligible for prizes and giveaways while supplies last.
Starting location: Welcome Booth. Access: Included with admission.
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EducationEducational seminars and conversations will be scheduled throughout the festival.
Session times and speakers: Coming soon. Access: Included with admission.
– · Fair Game Wheel House
Activities21+ only
Enjoy handcrafted mocktails, local refreshments, and eligible infused beverage options. Infused drinks require a valid ID and 21+ wristband.
Hours: During festival operations.
– · Fair Games Wheel House
EducationEducational seminars and conversations will be scheduled throughout the festival.
Session times and speakers: Coming soon. Access: Included with admission.