Lucky Leaf Expo 2026
Event Date
August 28–29, 2026
Location
Richmond, VA
Expected Exhibitors
100
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Lucky Leaf Expo Richmond is a business-to-business cannabis industry trade show and conference held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Virginia's capital. The event brings together cannabis industry professionals, entrepreneurs, consumers, and advocates for a weekend of education, networking, and product discovery, with an expo floor featuring leading brands, dispensaries, cultivators, ancillary service providers, and innovative product showcases. The show arrives at a pivotal moment: Virginia's cannabis industry is on the brink of major change, with the state preparing to issue up to roughly 400 retail licenses, 450 cultivation licenses, and 60 manufacturing licenses once a regulated adult-use framework is enacted.
The event is predominantly aimed at professionals. Lucky Leaf Expo is predominantly a business-to-business cannabis convention, attended by professionals looking to make valuable connections, business owners seeking service solutions, retail locations looking for new brands and products, and professionals with a desire to learn from experts. Attendees can expect growers, processors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, accountants, attorneys, marketers, journalists, and executives to be in attendance.
Why attend? The show lets you explore 100+ exhibitors, hear from top-tier speakers, and position your company at the front of Virginia's cannabis market launch — making it the Virginia cannabis event to attend. As the state capital and home to key decision-makers, Richmond is a strategic venue for those preparing to enter the market.
Show Highlights
- 100+ exhibitors spanning established brands and innovative startups across cultivation, extraction, retail, branding, compliance, distribution and more.
- 30+ educational sessions from top-tier speakers and live demos, covering critical topics such as market demand, revenue growth, and cannabis supply chain logistics.
- Thursday Pre-Show Crash Course: a comprehensive business and entrepreneur crash course providing in-depth training to help you successfully launch or progress your cannabis career, led by expert cannabis professionals in an intensive, day-long workshop.
- Seminar topics span the status of legislation, medical-to-adult-use transitions, the social equity program, and the handling of hemp derivatives such as Delta-8.
- Strong networking focus, connecting attendees with industry leaders, future license holders, brands, investors, and service providers.
Attendance
The organizer promotes broad participation but does not publish verified attendance figures for the Richmond edition. Marketing materials cite "thousands" of attendees expected. Per the show's FAQ, at events showcasing cannabis businesses attendees must be 21 years or older, and the audience skews toward industry professionals including growers, processors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, accountants, attorneys, marketers, journalists, and executives.
Booth Pricing
Exhibitor booth pricing is not published on the official website. Prospective exhibitors are directed to register interest through the show's "Become an Exhibitor" page for booth availability and rates.
Registration
Registration is handled online via Eventbrite, and tickets are also available at the door. All ticket sales are final with no refunds, and early bird pricing is valid through August 27, 2026. Ticket types and early bird / on-site prices:
- Two Days All Access: $35 early bird / $99 on-site — exhibit hall and all general sessions both days.
- One Day Expo Only: $35 early bird / $50 on-site — exhibit floor for one day.
- One Day Expo + Seminar: $79 early bird / $100 on-site — exhibit floor plus unlimited same-day seminars for one day.
- Two Day Expo Only: $69 early bird / $95 on-site — exhibit floor both days.
- Two Day Expo + Seminar: $119 early bird / $150 on-site — exhibit floor plus unlimited seminars both days.
- Thursday Pre-Show Crash Course: $299 — a full-day business and entrepreneur workshop.
No medical card is needed to attend. Note that attendees must be 21 years or older.
History
Lucky Leaf Expo is a multi-city cannabis trade show series. The organizer describes itself as a provider of B2B events for the cannabis industry, offering research, networking opportunities, and industry insights. The company runs shows in multiple U.S. markets; alongside Richmond, upcoming and recent editions include Dallas, Minneapolis, and Philadelphia. The Richmond edition, held August 28–29, 2026, concludes a summer trilogy of Dallas, Philadelphia, and Richmond shows. The Richmond show is timed to coincide with Virginia's anticipated transition toward a regulated adult-use cannabis market.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: July 21, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Lucky Leaf Expo Richmond 2026 held?
The show takes place August 28-29, 2026 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219. Show hours are Friday 10AM to 5PM and Saturday 10AM to 4PM.
Who should attend the Lucky Leaf Expo?
It is predominantly a business-to-business cannabis event. Attendees typically include growers, processors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, accountants, attorneys, marketers, journalists, and executives, along with entrepreneurs preparing to enter Virginia's emerging cannabis market.
How do I register and how much do tickets cost?
Tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite or at the door. Early bird prices range from $35 for a Two Days All Access pass up to $119 for a Two Day Expo + Seminar pass, with a separate $299 Thursday Pre-Show Crash Course. Early bird pricing is valid through August 27, 2026 and all sales are final.
Is there an age requirement, and do I need a medical card?
No medical card is needed to attend. However, because the event showcases cannabis businesses, attendees must be 21 years or older.
What makes the Richmond show worth attending?
The show features 100+ exhibitors and 30+ educational sessions, and it is timed to Virginia's anticipated launch of a regulated adult-use market, with the state preparing to issue up to about 400 retail, 450 cultivation, and 60 manufacturing licenses. It offers a chance to network with industry leaders, future license holders, brands, and investors ahead of that launch.
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