CannaTrade unveils this year's program

Held annually in Zurich, the CannaTrade is an opportunity for hemp artisans to meet, share ideas and compete for excellence in a number of different categories. It's also an opportunity for the public to discover the full potential of the plant in a festive atmosphere. CannaTrade will take place from May 17 to 19, and pre-sales are now open. are available here. In all, over 12,000 visitors from all over the world are expected.

A short history of CannaTrade

The fair began in 2001 and was held annually, bringing together local and European hemp growers. Repressive national policies then somewhat curbed its development and stifled its notoriety, but in 2016, the appearance of light cannabis in Switzerland (< 1% THC ) reinvigorated the Swiss hemp industry and, by extension, the cultural events that were associated with it, including of course the CannaTrade.

CannaTrade is a comprehensive fair that brings together all possible aspects of hemp, from its agricultural, social and artistic cultivation to its consumption, from the food industry to the cosmetics and construction industries, reflecting on both its history and its future. The fair features 150 stands and 200 exhibitors from all over the world, presenting their products and exchanging ideas with the public.

Originally focused exclusively on hemp, this year's fair will also address issues related to THC cannabis. Alongside the fair, on Thursday May 16, the following events will be held in Zurich the’International Cannabis Business Conference, the must-attend event for players in the global cannabis industry. The fair will also be punctuated by debates and conferences on cannabis in various fields: business, politics (Friday), culture (Saturday) and medicine (Sunday).

Things to see and do at CannaTrade

Championship of the art of rolling a joint

Participants in the Joint Rolling Contest were selected at the three Cannabis Village events in St. Gallen, Basel and Bern. They competed in the «fastest joint» and «most beautiful joint» categories. A final selection phase will take place at the Fair on the 17th and 18th until 2pm at stand no. 512. The finalists will then compete in the "Art of Rolling a Joint" championship.

The glassblowers' show

Three exceptional glass artisans will compete in the Swiss Glass Challenge live at stand no. 215. These Boro glassblowers will create functional bongs using only a fondue fork and a Swiss army knife. The resulting works of art will be presented on Sunday, with the best winning a prize.

CannaComix: cannabis comics exhibition

Three comic strip artists Ivan Art, Steve Stoned & Gerhard Seyfried are exhibiting their work on cannabis. They'll be on hand to draw portraits and deliver autographs at Stand no. 506.

The hemp supermarket

The great hemp supermarket (Hanfwarenhaus) brings together a wide range of everyday consumer products made from hemp at stand n°152 (food, cosmetics, building materials, etc.).

CannaSwissCup

Saturday, thea CannaSwiss Cup will reward the best Swiss CBD strains 2018/19. It will be followed by an Aftershow at Club Oxa from 9pm to 4:30am.

CannaAward

The festival closes with the awards ceremony for the best products in the following categories:

• Culture
• Plants (varieties, genetics)
• Power supply
• CBD oils / Extracts
• Wellness
• Media
• Flowers (Swiss cannabis light)
• Most attractive stand
• Other

Winners receive the «CannAward2019 Winner» label and the right to use it for offers related to their winning product.