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High Times Hemp Bev Fest NC 2026: People's Choice Awards, presented by HempBeverages.com

North Carolina Save Hemp Tour · Fall 2026

Taste it. Vote for it. Save it.

The High Times Hemp Bev Fest is a free, 21+ hemp beverage festival touring North Carolina in fall 2026, with stops in Kernersville (Oct 17), Durham (Oct 25) and Asheville (Nov 14). Guests sample hemp drinks and vote in the High Times People's Choice Awards, presented by HempBeverages.com.

Next stop: Durham · Sun, Oct 25
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What
Hemp beverage festival
Where
Kernersville · Durham · Asheville
Entry
Free (tasting 21+)
Awards
People's Choice, presented by HempBeverages.com
Organizer
The CannaJo!nt with High Times

2026 tour dates and venues

Triad

Sat, Oct 17

The Brewer's Kettle
308 E Mountain St, Kernersville, NC
4–9 pm ET
Directions
Durham

Sun, Oct 25

Motorco Music Hall
723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC
3–8 pm ET
Directions
Asheville

Sat, Nov 14

WagWorld Pub
Asheville, NC
3–8 pm ET
Directions

Entry is free. Tasting tickets and VIP passes are sold by the organizer, The CannaJo!nt. Tasting is 21+ with valid ID. Event details can change, so check the organizer's page before you go.

How the People's Choice Awards work

01SipGet a tasting pass and try the brands pouring at the event. Onsite pours are capped at 5mg THC.
02VoteCast your official People's Choice vote through High Times at the event.
03Fan pickShare your favorite at hempbeverages.com/pages/vote and get 10% off.
04See who wonWinners are announced on stage at each stop and posted below.

People's Choice winners

Triad · Oct 17
Announced on stage tonight
Posted here after the event.
Durham · Oct 25
To be announced
Announced on stage at Motorco.
Asheville · Nov 14
To be announced
Announced on stage at WagWorld Pub.

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After you vote

Tell us your favorite pour.

Name the hemp drink you liked best at the fest and get 10% off your first order at HempBeverages.com.

  1. Cast your official vote at the event.
  2. Share your fan pick (takes 30 seconds).
  3. Use your code at checkout.
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Valid through December 10, 2026. One use per customer, on eligible products. 21+ only. Shipping availability varies by state.

Why this tour matters: December 11

55
days until the federal hemp change takes effect

A federal change to the definition of hemp takes effect on December 11, 2026. It would end the sale of most hemp THC drinks as they're sold today. North Carolina is also weighing its own hemp bill. The tour is called the Save Hemp Tour for a reason: Regulate, don't ruin.

How to make your voice heard THC drinks in North Carolina

Key facts

  • Event: High Times Hemp Bev Fest, North Carolina Save Hemp Tour (2026).
  • Produced by: The CannaJo!nt with High Times.
  • Awards: High Times People's Choice Awards, presented by HempBeverages.com, decided by attendee votes at each stop.
  • Stops: The Brewer's Kettle, Kernersville (Oct 17, 4–9 pm); Motorco Music Hall, Durham (Oct 25, 3–8 pm); WagWorld Pub, Asheville (Nov 14, 3–8 pm).
  • Admission: free entry; tasting and voting are 21+ with valid ID; onsite pours are capped at 5mg THC.
  • Context: a federal change to the hemp definition takes effect December 11, 2026.

Questions

What is the High Times Hemp Bev Fest?

A free, 21+ hemp beverage festival touring North Carolina in fall 2026. Guests sample hemp drinks, hear live music, meet local vendors and vote in the High Times People's Choice Awards.

Who organizes the High Times Hemp Bev Fest?

The events are produced by The CannaJo!nt with High Times. HempBeverages.com presents the People's Choice Awards.

When and where are the 2026 North Carolina dates?

Saturday, October 17 at The Brewer's Kettle in Kernersville (4–9 pm); Sunday, October 25 at Motorco Music Hall in Durham (3–8 pm); and Saturday, November 14 at WagWorld Pub in Asheville (3–8 pm).

Do I need a ticket?

Entry is free. To taste and vote, get a tasting pass or VIP pass from the organizer. You must be 21+ with a valid ID to taste.

How do I vote in the People's Choice Awards?

Official People's Choice voting runs through High Times at each event. Ask the event staff or see the official event page. Separately, you can share your fan pick at hempbeverages.com/pages/vote and get 10% off.

How strong are the drinks at the festival?

Onsite pours are capped at 5mg THC. If you're new to hemp drinks, start with one low-dose pour and wait before having another.

Can I buy the winners online?

Many brands at the festival are sold on HempBeverages.com. After each event we'll link the winners we carry. Shipping depends on your state's laws, so check our shipping page before ordering.

Why is it called the Save Hemp Tour?

A federal change to the definition of hemp takes effect December 11, 2026, and would end the sale of most hemp THC drinks as they're sold today. The tour brings that conversation to North Carolina, which is weighing its own hemp rules.

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Sources: The CannaJo!nt event page. Last updated October 17, 2026.

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