Short answer: Make sure you have a valid medical marijuana card to be able to attend all cannabis-related events in Ohio from the list.
If you’re looking for something cannabis-related to do in Ohio this year, look no further. Here’s an updated list of cannabis events in Ohio in 2022, including dates, times (where available), locations, brief descriptions and links to more information. All provided times are in the EST time zone.
Following the chronological listings by month, you’ll find lists of recurring Ohio 2022 cannabis events and canceled ones.
Note that cannabis will not be provided at all, or even most, of these events, nor will attendees necessarily be permitted to partake of cannabis while on the premises during event hours. Please contact the appropriate event organizers before attending any event to find out whether or not you can use cannabis at the event.
In addition, some events are open to all while others only to people at least 21 years old and still others only to people who hold a valid Ohio MMJ card. Read the ticketing requirements on the respective event website or information materials carefully before purchasing tickets or the entry requirements before attending any free Ohio cannabis 2022 events. If such information is not provided, contact event organizers to find out if you qualify for entry.
Read also: How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Ohio, including the full list of requirements and qualifying conditions.
February
The Pre-Game Fundraiser
Friday, February 18, 2022 (4 pm – 7 pm)
Sauced Taproom & Kitchen
14701-4 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood
This event is designed to raise funds for two Cleveland-based non-profit organizations: The City Mission/The Laura’s Home’s Crisis Center and Life Is Good No Matter What and, to that end, includes a gift-bag raffle. It is also a networking event for cannabis industry professionals and enthusiasts.
Soothing Saturday
Saturday, February 26, 2022 (1 pm – 5 pm)
Cleveland School of Cannabis – Columbus Campus
3700 Corporate Drive, Ste 125, Columbus
This holistic health seminar explores the mental and physical benefits of medical marijuana.
April
Ohio Marijuana Expo, Columbus
Saturday, April 2, 2022 (10 am – 6 pm)
Sharonville Convention Center
11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati
Welcome to the biggest cannabis exposition in Ohio. Presented by Ohio Marijuana Card and sponsored by FarmaceuticalRX and Klutch Cannabis, the annual event caters to medical marijuana patients, recreational marijuana consumers and general cannabis enthusiasts alike. Tickets are already on sale, as of January 12, and everyone is welcome, including residents of neighboring Kentucky and West Virginia. You don’t need an Ohio MMJ card for entry. Organizers note there will be no medical marijuana for sale at this event. Speakers to be announced soon; return here for updates.
Is your medical marijuana card going to expire? Visit our “Renew Your Medical Card” Page and get access to a step-by-step guide to medical marijuanas card Ohio renewal.
June
Ohio Marijuana Expo
Saturday, June 4, 2022 (10 am – 6 pm)
Ohio Expo Center & State Fair, Lausche Building
717 E. 17th Ave, Columbus
The 2022 Ohio Cannabis Expo, first occurring in Cincinnati in April, moves to Columbus in June. Same great event, same great presenters, sponsors and speakers. As with the preceding installment, this installment of the event is designed to empower and educate medical marijuana patients and their caregivers in making informed and fact-based choices about their healthcare and medical treatment.
Communities Coming Together 2022
by Knox Substances Abuse Action Team (KSAAT)
Tuesday & Wednesday, June 7 & 8, 2022 (8 am – 4 pm)
Mount Vernon Vernon Nazarene University
800 Martinsburg Rd, The Chapel, Mount Vernon
While this event is not specifically cannabis related, one of the topics to be covered at this year’s event is “workplace policies on medical marijuana.”
August
Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Holiday Inn Cleveland-S Independence
6001 Rockside Road, Independence
Held annually since 2017, the OCHBS is a resource hub for the medical marijuana and hemp industries as they expand rapidly throughout Ohio and the nation. The event is directed toward cannabis consumers, any MMJ doctor or medical professional, finance and banking representatives, entrepreneurs, lawyers and communications and operations experts. It delivers hard facts about medical marijuana science while providing stakeholders in the Ohio cannabis industry the chance to share ideas, network and learn from one another. Among the exhibitors will be a variety of cannabis dispensaries, cannabis and CBD brands, holistic and healthcare providers and clothing and accessory companies. Past year’s events have featured an array of esteemed speakers; this year’s schedule of speakers is still TBA. Topics covered at the event will include:
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Banking for marijuana businesses
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Marketing businesses in the marijuana industry
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Health benefits of CBD and hemp
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Lessons ancillary businesses have taught the cannabis industry
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Women in marijuana
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The economics of investing in the marijuana industry
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Getting in on the ground floor of Ohio’s burgeoning hemp industry, including the application process, business opportunities, laws and regulations
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Improving veterans’ lives through cannabis
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Current topics in Ohio cannabis legislation
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Destigmatizing medical marijuana patients
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Cannabis, parenting and family life
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Marijuana science and research
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Pediatric cannabis use and benefits
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Cannabis as a possible treatment or alternative for opioid addiction or use
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Marijuana-infused edibles and cooking
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CBD for pets
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Employment opportunities in the Ohio cannabis industry
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Making your own CBD topicals
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Methods of cultivating, extracting and processing cannabis
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Inspiring Ohio’s future generations of cannabis leaders
Recurring Events
CannabisCan Monthly Happy Hours
Monthly – Visit website for exact dates and times
GHH Community Foundation
1505 Stonecreek Dr S., Ste 104, Pickerington
CannabisCan is dedicated to collaboration among the Ohio cannabis community, particularly in the areas of recycling, fighting hunger, keeping the community clean and raising social awareness about cannabis. Join the members and organizers of this group as they get together to socialize, network, inform and brainstorm at monthly happy hours. Visit the site regularly for information on other recurring events like educational cannabis webinars and monthly community clean-ups.
Marijuana Johnson Ohio Tour Dates
Benefit for Paul B w/Raging Nathans, Yardboss and Scab Hag
Friday, January 28, 2022 (8 pm)
Blind Bob’s Bar
430 E. 5th Street, Dayton
Other Performances: TBA
As this Dayton-based three-piece band describes themselves, Marijuana Johnson plays “stoner rock.” At their shows, they play songs with titles like “Smoke Signals,” “This Smoke,” and “Kush.”
TBA Events
Stay tuned here for dates and information on other upcoming Ohio cannabis events in 2022.
Cannabis Industry Marketplace Ohio/Kentucky Summit & Expo
The 2021 event was canceled due to COVID, but organizers expect there to be an event in 2022. Dates TBA.
Canceled Events
Midwest CannaCon Ohio
This year’s installment of the most influential of B2B marijuana conferences, scheduled for January, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, was canceled.
Read also: Medical Marijuana Cards Via Telehealth.
Updates and Nearby Events
This page will be regularly updated with new events and information on events already listed as they come out. So, return here periodically to check for those updates.
For other 2022 cannabis events Ohio residents can attend, consider upcoming cannabis events in Michigan and Kentucky in 2022.
Most cannabis events are open to the public, as long as you are at least 21 years old. But there are some conferences and events that require a valid medical card in Ohio. So that you have no problems and can attend any cannabis-related event, take care of this in advance. Contact our best doctors, and they will help you get an Ohio medical marijuanas card quickly and without leaving your home.