Over forty vendors at Freiburg's inaugural cannabis exposition
The CannaFestival 2025, a major event celebrating cannabis culture, took place in Freiburg, Germany from August 15th to 17th, 2025. The three-day event featured over 50 exhibitors, community talks, and innovation showcases, attracting a crowd of cannabis enthusiasts and industry professionals.
The festival, which was originally planned to take place in Switzerland but was moved to Germany due to faster development in legalization, showcased everything related to cannabis, from education and prevention to products and new technologies. With entry allowed from the age of 18, the event primarily drew young people.
As the festival unfolded, the topic of cannabis legalization in Germany remained a hot topic of discussion. The Bundestag election campaign announced a potential abolition of the partial legalization of cannabis by Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU). However, the partial legalization of cannabis, expected in autumn 2025, aims to regulate cannabis sales, including social clubs, but comprehensive evaluation data is likely forthcoming after implementation.
Cannabis social clubs are part of the legalization framework anticipated for autumn 2025 in Germany. The exact number of these clubs is not specified in the sources related to the CannaFestival 2025. The approval process for these clubs in Baden-Württemberg is rigorous, with the completeness and quality of the submitted documents, the timeliness and precision of implementation, and finding a suitable location being crucial factors.
As of August 2025, around 100 applications from cannabis cultivation associations in Baden-Württemberg have been received. Approximately 36 of these pending applications are currently undergoing more intensive review. Some companies in the industry fear potential losses, while others are more relaxed about the future. Many festival-goers hope for less stigmatization, especially for those who consume cannabis for medical reasons.
The coalition agreement between CDU, CSU, and SPD includes an open-ended evaluation of the impacts of the law. Binding evaluation deadlines have been set, including a first evaluation by October 2025 on the impact of the consumption ban in the presence of minors. An evaluation of the cannabis law is planned for autumn 2025.
In the meantime, the CannaFestival 2025 provided a platform for education, policy discussion, and the celebration of cannabis culture. For those interested in the latest updates on the number of social clubs and initial legalization evaluations, it is advised to consult official German government releases or specialized cannabis policy monitoring organizations.
- The CannaFestival 2025, a major event celebrating cannabis culture, showcased not only products and new technologies but also education and prevention related to medical-conditions.
- As the festival unfolded, discussions surrounding health-and-wellness, particularly the potential benefits of cannabis for medical-conditions, were prevalent among the crowd.
- The festival's innovative technology section likely included discussions on finance, as new platforms for buying and selling cannabis products online could be a significant part of the growing industry.
- The festival also touched upon lifestyle topics, with fashion, art, and cuisine exhibits demonstrating how cannabis culture is integrated into daily life.
- Beyond cannabis, general-news sources covered the event extensively, discusseing its impact on the local economy and tourist industry in Freiburg, Germany.
