Canna Country landscape across South African farmland at golden hour

Welcome to Canna Country

Grow with the community.

Knowledge • Wellness • Opportunity

Canna Country brings people together to learn, share ideas, support local enterprise and create responsible cannabis experiences across South Africa.

Join the Community Explore Our Story

A community initiative founded and supported by Strain Stream.

01EducateKnowledge empowers.
02ElevateWellness inspires.
03ConnectCommunity grows.
Community members following illuminated paths toward a South African city

Our Story

More than an event. A community with purpose.

Canna Country was created as a welcoming space where cannabis education, wellness, entrepreneurship and community can come together with purpose.

We believe that when people have access to trusted information, meaningful conversations and opportunities to connect, everyone grows together.

Canna Country is not a shop. It is a community platform bringing together curious newcomers, experienced voices, local businesses, event partners and people who want to contribute positively.

This is the beginning of something bigger than an event. Together, we are building a community.

Canna Country community looking across a South African landscape

What We Believe

Our beliefs. Our community. Our future.

01

Education empowers

Clear, responsible information helps people make confident choices.

02

Community comes first

We listen, welcome questions and build with the people we serve.

03

Local businesses deserve opportunities

We create space for independent brands, growers, makers and service providers.

04

Knowledge creates confidence

Understanding removes fear and encourages responsible decisions.

05

Wellness is personal

We respect individual experiences and responsible wellness journeys.

06

Integrity guides our actions

Respect, responsibility and transparency shape everything we do.

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Principle 01

Knowledge creates confidence.

Education removes fear, inspires confidence and empowers better decisions. It is the foundation of every meaningful conversation.

At Canna Country, people should be able to ask questions without judgement, explore responsible information and learn from trusted contributors.

  • Knowledge removes fear.
  • Knowledge inspires confidence.
  • Knowledge empowers better decisions.
Ask a Question

Get Involved

Choose your path.

There is space in Canna Country for curious newcomers, wellness voices, local businesses, event partners and community builders.

Learn

I want trusted information.

Explore responsible education and ask questions without judgement.

Explore Learning

Connect

I want to join the community.

Share your ideas, meet others and take part in meaningful conversations.

Join the Community

Support Local

I want to discover local businesses.

Meet independent brands, makers, growers and service partners.

Discover Local

Partner

I want to work with Canna Country.

Register as a sponsor, stallholder, speaker, educator or community partner.

Partner With Us

Attend

I want to attend an event.

Discover upcoming Canna Country festivals and community experiences.

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Canna Country Experiences

Come together. Learn. Celebrate. Connect.

Canna Country creates responsible adult community experiences that bring education, local enterprise, wellness, food and live entertainment together.

Canna Fest Gqeberha community festival artwork
Register Your Interest

A Canna Country Experience

Canna Fest Gqeberha

Late November 2026 — final date to be confirmed

Eddie Macs at VP Sports Club, Gqeberha

One-day festival • Live bands • Local stallholders • Food • Wellness • Community

R120 early bird • R150 at the gate • Limited to 300 attendees

Founding Partner: Strain Stream

Hemp Harvest Festival Gauteng farm-style event artwork
Coming in 2027

A Canna Country Experience

Hemp Harvest Festival Gauteng

March/April 2027 — final date to be confirmed

Gauteng

Farm-style destination experience • Hemp and cannabis education • Local businesses • Food • Live entertainment

Founding Partner: Strain Stream

Support Local

Discover the people growing the community.

Canna Country supports independent businesses, makers, educators, wellness practitioners, event suppliers and responsible industry partners.

Brands and makers

Wellness and education

Food and hospitality

Event and professional services

The directory is being developed. Businesses can register their interest to be considered for future inclusion. Submission does not mean automatic endorsement, approval or publication.

Build With Us

Become part of Canna Country.

We welcome organisations and individuals who share our commitment to education, responsible engagement, community development and local opportunity.

Event sponsorStallholder or exhibitorEducational contributorWellness contributorFood or hospitality partnerEntertainment providerCommunity organisationMedia partner
Explore the Strain Stream Trade Hub

Independent by design.

Canna Country welcomes responsible brands, sponsors and stakeholders. Strain Stream is our founding partner and branded sponsor, while its wholesale systems remain separate.

Join Canna Country

Your voice belongs in the conversation.

Tell us what interests you, what you would like to learn and how you would like to participate.

For adults aged 18 and over. We use your information only for your selected interests.

Strain Stream Services

Looking for Strain Stream services?

These are separate commercial systems operated by Canna Country’s founding partner.