The Culture
Attractions
Grounded, intentional experiences with conscious consumption of plants, formed into a ritual designed to connect people deeper to their inner peace and joy. These spaces are curated by facilitators who guide the group into a space of reverence for the process of consuming cannabis, a dab or sacred cacao as part of a practice in opening your mind and senses beyond everyday consumption styles.
Yoga & Movement Workshops
Experience embodiment in weekend movement workshops and classes that explore different types of yoga, dance and flow space to enliven your mind and connect deeper to the rhythm within you. To start the day, find yoga class at the Electric Butterfly Stage each morning. Be guided in daytime workshops that bring to life different types of movement to inspire your dance moves throughout the evening of music.
Rosebud Bowl Dab Bar
A curated solventless experience built for people who appreciate quality and premium craft concentrates. Hosted by The Dab Master team, our dab bar is sure to elevate your mind and expand the weekend fun.
Legendary Breeders Seed Swap
This yearly Breeders Seed Swap brings together some of the finest genetics in cannabis and heirloom food production. Breeders from around the world come to share their collections and have conversations about their unique plant genetics. Bring your favourite seeds to trade, find yourself among these legendary growers at lunch hour on Saturday afternoon to connect and cultivate your future garden space.
420 Rosebud Lake Float
Be swayed into relaxation by the pristine mountain waters of Rosebud Lake on Saturday at 4:20pm for our annual float where attendees gather beachside to enjoy live music, feet in the water and elevated vibes felt throughout the whole community.
Join Buddy’s Place Budtenders for a guided educational experience centred on the four attributes expanded upon in the Rosebud Sommelier program. These knowledgable cannabis professionals will provide microscopes, and original samples from the comparison kit to walk attendees through a sensory evaluation using the rating cards and educational guide. See them after the awards to view the samples that rated highest over all.
Speaker Sessions
Terry Willard, Cl.H., Ph.D. is recognized as one of North America's leading Clinical Herbalists. He was the past President of the Canadian Association of Herbal Practitioners and past President of the Canadian Council of Herbalist Associations and is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild. For over 50 years he has been an active practitioner and teacher, director of the Wild Rose College of Natural Healing, is in the Canadian Health Food Association's Hall of Fame and is the author of twelve books. Dr. Willard has formulated many products for corporations throughout the Health Food, and natural pharmaceutical industries around the world for over four decades.
Terry is semi-retired living on an organic acreage on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.
Terry is semi-retired living on an organic acreage on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.
Dragonfly Earth Medicine (DEM) is a renowned, Canada-based company founded by Josh Sarvis and Kelly Dunn that specializes in 100% plant-based, regenerative soil nutrients and adaptogenic superfoods. Their focus is on feeding the soil with natural, whole-plant ingredients to support healthy mind, body, and plant systems. Vitality of water, soil, plants, humans, mycology and cellular renewal has been their focus for over 20 years.
Joseph Haggard works with his family in California at Emerald Spirit Botanicals where his mother has spent 20 years breeding and cultivating cannabis rich in minor cannabinoids using regenerative organic sungrown cultivation practices. Joseph has taught classes at University of California Santa Cruz on composting and biodynamic agriculture and holds certifications in Biodynamics, Permaculture and Green Building Design. Collectively, his family holds 10 California State Fair Gold Medals for cannabis cultivation and 2 Golden Bears for Best Sungrown Flower in California.
Michael Koehn, MACP, RCC is a medical cannabis clinician, educator, breeder, and researcher. He is the founder of Cannsolve, a medical cannabis clinic and research company. His work involves using medical cannabis to help people in recovery from the toxic drug crisis. A registered mental health professional by trade, Michael combines cannabis and clinical care in new ways to reduce the harm of addiction. Along with a team of experts on the Maverick Study Advisory Board, Michael has conducted a "first of its kind" cannabis based intervention in a supported recovery facility. With the success of the first study, his team is working on an ambitious new research project to bring hope and help to those in need.
In terms of topics or questions for the talk, I would love to discuss the overdose crisis affecting our communities and the challenges people face regarding stigma in the use of cannabis.
Dale Hunt is a plant scientist, patent attorney, and is the founder of Hunt IP Law, based in San Diego. He has degrees in botany (BS), genetics (MS), molecular & cellular biology (PhD) and law (JD). In his role as a lawyer, Dale has obtained plant patents and plant breeders rights in over 30 countries for his clients. He has advised clients on IP licensing deals for plant varieties in over 20 countries. Dale's legal practice has been primarily focused on the cannabis industry for over 10 years.
Dale is also the founder and CEO of Breeder's Best, a company that helps cannabis breeders protect and license their special cannabis strains to industry partners worldwide.
Dale is also the founder and CEO of Breeder's Best, a company that helps cannabis breeders protect and license their special cannabis strains to industry partners worldwide.
Sherry Healing is the founder of IBOGAwaken and HealYou.ca, offering psycho-spiritual retreats and online support rooted in personal transformation, self-awareness, and integration. With over 25 years on the personal development path and 8+ years working with Iboga in retreat settings, Sherry brings a grounded, heart-centered approach that bridges practical tools with deep inner work.
A graduate in Spiritual Psychotherapy, she works as a Spiritual Therapist, Life Coach, and Holistic Practitioner, supporting individuals in exploring patterns, trauma, identity, and personal growth in a safe and intentional way. Her work emphasizes preparation, integration, accountability, and creating spaces where people can reconnect with themselves beyond the noise of everyday life.
A graduate in Spiritual Psychotherapy, she works as a Spiritual Therapist, Life Coach, and Holistic Practitioner, supporting individuals in exploring patterns, trauma, identity, and personal growth in a safe and intentional way. Her work emphasizes preparation, integration, accountability, and creating spaces where people can reconnect with themselves beyond the noise of everyday life.
Global Cannabis Consultant.
Former nurse who took the long road from patient care to business strategy. I've led teams, worked on the ground where systems actually break, and now help cannabis companies grow with integrity, clarity, and commercial common sense.
Former nurse who took the long road from patient care to business strategy. I've led teams, worked on the ground where systems actually break, and now help cannabis companies grow with integrity, clarity, and commercial common sense.
I consult on sales, operations, and go-to-market strategy, always with a healthcare lens and a people-first mindset.
Ian Mitchell returned to Kamloops after training in Emergency Medicine at McMaster and working at St. Paul's, Vancouver and the Shaikh Khalifa Medical Center in Abu Dhabi. Currently on staff at Royal Inland Hospital and is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Emergency Medicine Department, UBC. Within the cannabis world, he was a Qualified investigator for a randomized controlled trial on the effects of cannabis on PTSD, carried out at UBC Okanagan. He is involved in ongoing research into cannabis and psychedelics. He provides cannabis consultations through Cannsolve Kamloops.
David Robinson, "The Garden Sage" is a hydroponic retailer for 30 years at his store Pacific North West Garden Supply in Nelson, BC. Working full time on the retail floors of busy hydroponic stores in British Columbia has allowed the Garden Sage to deal with an incalculable variance of challenging situations. David's experience guiding gardeners to their greatest successes has dubbed him the "Resident Expert" in cannabis growing. You can hear him speak about his expertise in Growing Exposed Seasons 1 & 2.
David currently holds a Director position at Craft Cannabis Association of British Columbia.
David currently holds a Director position at Craft Cannabis Association of British Columbia.
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Joel is a registered nurse turned founder and CEO of Exotican, an Australian medical cannabis company focused on high quality products, genuine patient access support, and education for healthcare professionals. His clinical background shaped a patient-first approach that still drives everything he and Exotican does. Joel remains a hands-on advocate, continuously working with patients and providing education sessions in patient communities, because he believes access should never be difficult.
Che is the visionary and creator of the infamous Unicorn Cup, what started as an invite only special event hosted at Rosebud Lake where the best growers of the Kootenay's would come together to proudly display their craft cannabis.
His passion for cannabis and cannabis culture inspired him to gather his friends once a year, bringing the best of their cannabis together to showcase and compare. Hosting an unforgettable weekend of friends, music, art, lakeside forest camping and of course, cannabis culture at its roots, the foundation of an amazing gathering started to take shape. When the timing felt right, Che transitioned this special invite only event to the broader British Columbia community and beyond.
As a leader in the community, Che can be found on the front line of curating the best of the cannabis culture, year after year, bringing undeniable value to the event space. With this incredible team of dedicated people, the Rosebud Bowl comes alive to provide inspiration for all those who attend.
Originally from Mexico and now based in Canada, Marco is a maestro with a deep understanding of the Shipibo tradition of working with plant medicine. He is a talented musician, playing various instruments like the harp, kora, guitar, and drum. Marco has extensive experience with plant diets and will share invaluable knowledge and tools during the retreat. He will also contribute his healing abilities, Ikaros, and music during the ceremonies. Marco will provide insight into the Shipibo Plant Technology, shedding light on the method and science behind the ancient practices used by Shipibo healers.
Soniko Waira is an indigenous musician, multimedia artist, and spiritual guide who blends ancestral wisdom with modern transformation tools. As the founder of the HeartQuest school of indigenous consciousness, he helps leaders, healers, and visionaries awaken their inner power and reconnect with the earth.
Chris McGrath is a co-founder of Horus Herbal Sciences, where he helps craft growers and solvent-free hashmakers get their work into regulated medical and adult-use markets, here and overseas. He’s been in legal cannabis since 2017, and along the way he took part in the EU-GMP certification process at two of the largest indoor and mixed-light producers in the country — the delibrate, exacting work of turning a plant into something a pharmacy will accept. But he came up through the craft itself: he spent two years washing hash under Vangyptian before the two of them built Horus together, and ice water hash in all its forms is still the part he loves most. At the Rosebud Bowl, Chris will talk about how cannabis grown and made here finds its way to people in other parts of the world.
CAMPING
Welcome to an unforgettable weekend of music, camping, and community. The campsites are spread out among tranquil meadows and mystical forest groves. Please note that sites are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend arriving early and coordinating with your friends to secure spots together. The festival grounds boast beautiful features and long pathways leading to each sparkle zone. To ensure easy travel, we advise bringing comfortable walking shoes or even a glowing bicycle.
As stewards of Rosebud Lake’s pristine ecosystem, we kindly ask all attendees to be mindful of their impact. Remember to pack out everything you bring, refrain from littering, and responsibly dispose of cigarette butts in the designated ashtrays provided throughout the grounds. Alternatively, bringing your own portable ashtray is highly encouraged. Let’s work together to preserve the natural beauty of our surroundings.
General Camping – Tent Only
This year’s campground layout is more intimately connected to the Galactic Centre, camping is quaint and comfortable, and there are shorter walking distances between the various grounds. Discover a variety of Rosebud Campground’s shady forest groves, choose between Turtle Terrace, Pixie Place and other private camp spots in the Mystic Forest, Hidden Gem Hideaway above the road, or pull up your Magik school bus to the Home Away from Home RV campground to immerse yourself in local culture, unique to the Kootenays.
UPGRADE SITE WITH CAR PARKING PASS
By scoring one of these passes, you will gain access for your car, truck or camper van to live at your camp site for the weekend. Settle yourself in with an easily access space to enhance your festival experience.
The V.I.P. Campground
Immerse yourself in nature’s pristine setting with V.I.P. Forest Camping, a retreat nestled within the embrace of towering trees and the serene sounds of our lakeside ecosystem. These peaceful settings offer you and your crew a blank canvas to create a home base campsite, perfect for hammocks and larger setups. The V.I.P. packages come with car camping and a site located close to the Galactic Center where all the elevated vibes are happening. Come enjoy the bliss of a Kootenay camping experience at Rosebud Lake, V.I.P. style.
Please note that once your car is parked, it will need to stay parked. For the safety of our attendees, if you move your vehicle, you will be parked in designated parking lot areas and will not have access to car parking at your site again. A $20 re-entry fee will apply for people who are driving around the grounds for transport, as well as to cars that need to leave the event site and return.
RV Camping
For those planning to bring their RV, we have a limited number of RV parking passes available for purchase in advance. This applies to both VIUs and general admission attendees.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Secure your preferred ticket engagement today by visiting our Eventbrite page. Join us for the most extraordinary and elevated cannabis camping experience at Rosebud Bowl 2026!
Parking
At the Rosebud Bowl, we have implemented a simple and accessible parking system with designated parking areas. If you are attending the festival for the day, we kindly ask that you keep your car off the main roadway before the festival entrance. For the overnight festival attendees, follow the directions provided by our parking attendants to locate available parking areas. This ensures smooth traffic flow and a pleasant experience for all festival attendees.
