Cannafair NRW 2026: Police Control Traffic to the Trade Fair

<p>From 21 to 23 August 2026, Cannafair NRW will open its doors again on the Böhler grounds in Düsseldorf. With around <strong>30,000 expected visitors</strong>, the event is one of the largest cannabis trade fairs in the German-speaking area – and is also attracting increased police attention on the access roads this year.</p><h2>Growing demand exceeds previous location</h2><p>Since its founding in 2019, Cannafair has become a fixed date in the German cannabis industry. Due to rising demand, the trade fair moved from the Mitsubishi-Electric-Halle to the larger Böhler grounds in 2025 – a move that will be maintained for the 2026 edition given the persistently high visitor numbers. The location offers enough space with its industrial character for exhibitors from the areas of cultivation, accessories, brands and community offerings.</p><h2>Police announce increased traffic controls</h2><p>The Düsseldorf police have announced that they will specifically monitor traffic on the access roads to the fairgrounds ahead of the event. The primary goal is to <strong>remove drivers from traffic who may be driving under the influence of drugs</strong>, according to a police spokesman. This is intended to ensure safety on the roads around the grounds.</p><h3>Non-fair visitors can also be affected</h3><p>Important for residents and travelers: even people who are not on their way to Cannafair can be subject to checks if there is reasonable suspicion – for example, if a vehicle appears technically suspicious. However, the police emphasize that such measures are not unique to the cannabis fair. Larger traffic controls also take place regularly at other major Düsseldorf events. "It's no different with Prowein, for example," explained a police spokesperson.</p><h2>Anti-drug initiative announces protest</h2><p>Parallel to the fair, the initiative "Say No to Drugs" plans to position itself with a vigil in front of the grounds to protest against the partial legalization of cannabis. <strong>Ten participants</strong> have been registered with the police for this purpose. According to its own statements, the initiative was founded by members of the Church of Scientology and appears at similar events nationwide.</p><h2>Cannafair as B2B meeting point for the industry</h2><p>In terms of content, Cannafair sees itself primarily as a professional B2B platform around cannabis, CBD and specialized hemp products. The focus is on business contacts, product presentations and professional exchange on regulatory issues. With the partial legalization through the Cannabis Act (KCanG), the fair has gained significantly in importance in recent years: it serves industry associations, cannabis social clubs and professional visitors equally as a contact point for networking and regulatory dialogue.</p><ul><li><strong>Date:</strong> 21 to 23 August 2026</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Böhler grounds, Düsseldorf/Meerbusch</li><li><strong>Expected number of visitors:</strong> around 30,000</li><li><strong>Organizer:</strong> Cannafair GmbH</li></ul><h2>Conclusion and outlook</h2><p>Cannafair NRW 2026 once again demonstrates how much the cannabis industry in Germany has professionalized – from a mere niche event to a trade fair with five-digit visitor numbers and corresponding official effort in the surrounding area. The announced traffic controls underline that safety issues are taken seriously at such major events without putting the fair itself in a bad light. The trend is likely to continue in the coming years: increasing visitor numbers, larger stand spaces and growing importance as a political and economic meeting point for the hemp industry in North Rhine-Westphalia.</p>