Ohio CannFest Roars into Thompson: Bigger, Bolder, and Blazing Hotter Than Ever

Ohio Cannabis Festival Roars into Thompson: Bigger, Bolder, and Blazing Hotter Than Ever

Buckle up, Ohio! The Buckeye State's cannabis revolution just leveled up. After years of whispers, waits, and wild underground vibes, Ohio Cannabis Festival is storming into Thompson this September, transforming Kuhnle Motorsports Park into the ultimate weekend of high-octane music, hazy hangs, and unfiltered legalization celebration. This isn't just another festival; it's the East Coast's premier cannabis bash planting its flag in the heart of Ohio, bigger and more electrifying than ever. Think two days of headbanging sets, bonfire smoke-outs, and a vendor village packed with the freshest buds, gear, and grub all under the wide-open skies of Northeast Ohio.

Fresh off conquering Pennsylvania and Florida with sold-out spectacles, CannFest's Ohio return is a seismic shift. "Ohio's ready to blaze," says event organizer Zick Productions. "We've scaled up for the cannasuers: more stages, more camping spots, and a lineup that's pure fire." With legalization fueling the fire, this September blowout promises to eclipse every corner of the culture. Over 100 acres of motorsports paradise? Check. Non-stop tunes from underground legends? Double check. And a full-on camping extravaganza that lets you roll in Friday and not leave till the embers die Sunday night. Priceless.

The Lineup: From Battle Raves to Kottonmouth Kings

No watered-down sets here. Ohio Cannabis Festival is stacking the deck with acts that'll have you floating. Music kicking off in the General Admission action starts Saturday at noon. Then it's a relentless wave: Space Kamp drops psychedelic grooves at 1 PM, channeling that cosmic cannabis energy straight from their viral collabs. By 2 PM, Mendo Dope takes the stage, bringing West Coast swagger and bass-heavy bangers that hit like a premium indica. The crown jewel? Kottonmouth Kings storming in at 3:30 PM. The OG psych-hop crew whose legacy anthems have soundtracked stoner sessions since the '90s. Sunday features more musical mirroring the Saturday madness with Ohio’s hottest cannabis group The Council 2432 and a Mendo Dope set encore to close the loop. A second round of artists announcements is in future plans. 

But the real magic? The campground. Friday's camper exclusive arrival at noon sets the tone with performances starting at 7:00 PM near the bonfire. Gather 'round the flames for that communal puff-puff-pass under the stars. Nightly sets from headliners keep the party pulsing till 10 PM Friday and Saturday, blending acoustic chills with electronic thrills. It's not a fest; it's a three-day one of a kind escape.

Tickets, Tents, and VIP Perks: Lock In Before They Vaporize

This beast is 21+ only, so leave the squares at home. Snag your spot early or pay at the gate day of the show. The prices listed below do not include any taxes or fees. For tickets click here.

Pro tip: Map your adventure on the embedded map located here – Kuhnle's got the digs for easy rolls and epic views. Free parking means more cash for merch, and with vendors slinging everything from homegrow kits to infused eats, you'll leave loaded (legally, of course).

The Doobie Toss

New for 2026, Ohio Cannabis Festival isn’t just raising the volume, it's handing the power to the crowd. Enter The Doobie Toss, a high-energy, crowd-voted cannabis competition that puts expertly rolled pre-rolls in the spotlight and lets the people decide the winner. Hosted exclusively at Ohio Cannabis Festival, this fan-favorite showdown turns the Main Stage into a full-blown smoke session where rolling skill, flower quality, and cannalovers collide.

Licensed vendors bring their best flower to the table, rolling premium pre-rolled joints that festival-goers (21+) can sample during Sunday’s live judging session starting at 11 AM. Each guest receives a single voting token and casts their vote the old-school way by tossing it into the bucket of their favorite brand. No panels. No politics. Just real people, real smoke, and real opinions.

Entries are inspected for quality before hitting the crowd, and each participating brand gets stage shout-outs during judging, giving vendors massive exposure in front of thousands of attendees. When the smoke clears and the tokens are counted, Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals are awarded live on stage to the crowd’s top picks cementing bragging rights as Ohio Cannabis Festival’s most-loved roll.

Why Ohio? Why Now? The CannFest Conquest

Ohio's cannabis scene has been simmering since Issue 2 flipped the script in '23, birthing a boom of dispensaries, grows, and green-thumb pride. Enter Ohio Cannabis Festival: Zick's vision to supercharge it all. "We're bringing East Coast energy to the Midwest heartland," they say. "Bigger crowds, bolder vibes, and a nod to Ohio's spirit." Past Cannabis Festival hits, like the euphoric flights in our social reel, prove the formula: community, cannabis, and sick beats.

Mark your calendars, Ohio! September's about to get lit. Head to CannFest to grab tickets before they're a memory. Who's rolling with you? 

Staff Writer:

Jeff Zick