Event Details
🎪 Cal State — California Cannabis Experience 2025 @ California State Fair
Presented by CalExpo, CA State Fair, Fair Play Ventures, LLC, and Embarc Events, this immersive showcase runs July 11–27, 2025 at Cal Expo in Sacramento
🌿 What to Expect
Cannabis Exhibit & Culture
A central, expanded footprint combining educational infographics, cultural displays, award-winning product showcases, live panels, expert talks, film screenings, and a live event stage
Award-winning producers are spotlighted—learn about heritage genetics, farming techniques, cannabinoids, cooking, and legal insights.
Special focus days include Women in Cannabis, Veterans, and the prestigious “Best of California” Golden Bear ceremony
Marketplace & Retail
On-site dispensary operated by Embarc, featuring nearly 100 top brands and many of the 2025 Cannabis Awards winners
Interactive activations from industry sponsors, informational booths, and a souvenir gift shop.
A laid‑back CBD lounge offering slushies, coffee, iced tea with terpene toppers
🕒 Hours & Time‑Slots
Day Exhibit Sales Consumption Lounge
Mon–Thu 4 PM–9:30 PM 4 PM–9 PM 4 PM–9:30 PM
Fri–Sun 10 AM–9:30 PM 10 AM–9 PM 10 AM–9:30 PM
July 12–13 10 AM–10 PM 11 AM–9 PM* Closed consumption
July 19 10 AM–10 PM Closed sales Closed
* Only non-inhalable products sold on July 12–13
💨 Consumption Lounge Highlights
Smoking & vaping permitted only within the licensed lounge, open during exhibit hours
Strict policy: no outside cannabis allowed, and any opened products must exit in tamper-evident packaging .
Advice: Bring your ID, prepare for purchases inside, and know quantities are limited to 28 g flower / 8 g concentrate daily
🎁 Why It Matters
Reflects California’s evolving cannabis culture, blending agriculture, education, and commerce in a mainstream public event
Offers a safe, legal space for consumption, featuring expert panels, community discussions, inclusive of veterans and women.
A partnership-driven event—backed by CalExpo, CA State Fair, Fair Play Ventures, and Embarc—showcasing regulated, award-winning California cannabis.
✅ Quick Tips
Admission: 21+ with valid ID
Bring cash; ATMs available
Cannabis purchases are sealed—no on-site sampling
No alcohol inside cannabis zones
Bring your own consumption gear or buy on‑site
Experience the future of cannabis culture at Cal State’s California Cannabis Experience 2025—where education, celebration, and community converge under one roof!
