GREAT MIDWEST
HEMP FEST

and
 The Great Midwest Mar*juana Harvest Protest

Free For All to Attend

For 54 years, activists have poured their hearts and souls into an accessible gathering and protest to demand access to the plant, and this year is no different. 

Join us in October for The Great Midwest Hemp Fest, an entire weekend featuring music and a celebration of the enduring Midwest canna-culture. This FREE event will take place at JAMES MADISON PARK. You’ll be able to shop hemp vendors, sample THC beverages and so much more. Check out the perks of the festival below!

Live Performances

Enjoy live musical performances.

THC Beverage Sampling

Sample over 20 THC beverages. Buy the VIP Package to receive a collectable GMHF cup.

THC Vendors

Shop over 30+ local and regional THC and hemp brands for hemp flower, edibles, drinks, and more.

Camper Hot Box

We’re bringing the “Backwoods” to Madison. Hot box the camper with your buds.

Education Tent

Learn something new from THC advocates, medical professionals, industry experts, and more.

Craft Vendors

Browse local artisan and craft vendors to find your next favorite keepsake or gift.

Food Trucks + Drinks

Satisfy the munchies with local food truck and beverage vendors – vegan options available.

Merch Booth

Buy official Great Midwest Hemp Fest and band merchandise at the GMHF HQ booth.

Want dope sh*t?

Get exclusive collectables and products from our favorite brands when you purchase the VIP Package. Learn more below.

Hemp Fest
Merch Drop

Grab a piece of Great Midwest Hemp Fest history – order your merch today!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS AND PARTNERS!

Our Mission

We organize WI communities to…

Make THC safe and accessible
End THC prohibition in Wisconsin
Prioritize the voices of marginalized communities
Rally around legacy brands over corporate THC

For 54 years, The Great Midwest Mar*juana Harvest Protest has been marching to the capitol to demand change, and for 54 years the voices of Wisconsin residents have been ignored. We, for one, are over it.

If you’re ready for change, we’re ready for you.

How to Get Involved

There are many ways you can make your voice heard this year. Don’t be afraid to pick a few. We’ll be in touch with the details.

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2025

$50/PERSON | *LIMITED TO 200*

One (1) VIP Package purchase per person is valid for the entire weekend. VIP Package includes:

  • Great Midwest Hemp Fest 2025 commemorative drawstring bag
  • Some of that good good from our favorite hemp brands
  • Collectable cup (great for sampling at the fest!)
  • Vol. 2 of the Great Midwest Hemp Fest Zine & Coupon Book
  • VIP Lanyard
  • 15% off Great Midwest Hemp Fest merchandise