Boise Hempfest Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Cannabis education festival expands to two-day event with plans for future growth.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:00pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print featuring a repeating grid of cannabis leaf icons in vibrant neon shades, conceptually representing the expanding cannabis advocacy movement.Boise's annual Hempfest celebration continues to grow, reflecting the increasing mainstream acceptance of cannabis culture.Boise Today

Boise Hempfest, a popular annual cannabis education and advocacy event, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The festival is expanding to a two-day format for the first time, with plans in the works for additional future iterations.

Why it matters

As cannabis legalization and acceptance continues to grow across the country, events like Boise Hempfest play an important role in providing education, promoting responsible use, and advocating for policy reform. The festival's expansion signals increasing community interest and support for the cause.

The details

Boise Hempfest has been held annually in the city since 2016, drawing thousands of attendees each year. This year's event will take place over two days, April 20-21, featuring educational seminars, vendor booths, live music, and other activities centered around cannabis culture and advocacy.

  • Boise Hempfest has been held annually since 2016.
  • This year's 10th anniversary event will take place on April 20-21, 2026.

The players

Boise Hempfest

An annual cannabis education and advocacy festival held in Boise, Idaho since 2016.

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What’s next

Organizers are already planning for next year's Boise Hempfest, with the goal of expanding the event to a three-day format in 2027.

The takeaway

Boise Hempfest's growth over the past decade reflects the increasing mainstream acceptance of cannabis culture and the importance of providing educational resources to the community.