ROOTS & CULTURE
JULY 25th 2026 • ONE-DAY IMMERSION
6227 Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
GATES OPEN 6:00 AM — CLOSE 10:00 PM
Nyabinghi Ital Vegan Cannabis Education Sound Healing
EARLY TICKETS VOLUNTEER
FESTIVAL ANCHORS

Dawn Nyabinghi Groundation

Sunrise drumming circle, collective meditation, libation & ancestral remembrance. Opening affirmation to honor His Imperial Majesty.

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Sound System Yard

Authentic Jamaican soundsystem showcase, vintage stacks, dubplate sessions & bass-heavy clashes. Build a sound system educational area.

EXPLORE SOUND →

Roots Reggae Main Stage

Live roots reggae bands, conscious dancehall, spoken word & cultural dance. Headliner sunset concert under golden hour.

LINEUP →

Higher Learning Roots

Cannabis knowledge competition • Terpene Discovery Bar • Cannabis Academy • Smart Buds Bio Lab • Farm to Dispensary series.

EDUCATION HUB →

Ital Food Marketplace

Vegan & plant-based Ital cooking, farm-to-table exhibits, fresh juice bars, herbal beverage stations — nourish body and soul.

DISHES & DEMOS →

Healing & Wellness Grove

Yoga, guided meditation, sound healing, herbal wellness talks, community wellness resources. Recharge amidst nature.

RESTORE →
MORE EXPERIENCES
Ethiopian Heritage Village
Coffee ceremony, cultural exhibits, Haile Selassie I history, storytelling.
Reasoning Circle Pavilion
Elders wisdom, intergenerational dialogue, community self-determination forums.
Youth & Family Village
Drum-making, African games, scavenger hunts, youth agriculture zone (Budding Minds).
Marketplace of Nations
Artisan vendors, cultural crafts, authors, natural products & community orgs.

📖 From Farm to Dispensary – Educational Series

FREE FOR ALL ATTENDEES
🌱 Understanding cannabinoids beyond THC 🔬 Reading a COA (Certificate of Analysis) 📦 Storage & preservation best practices 🌍 Environmental sustainability in cultivation

Explore terpenes, product safety, and responsible consumption. Meet expert cultivators at the Higher Learning Roots Pavilion — plus interactive demonstrations at the Bluntly Speaking Workshop & Smart Buds Biology Lab.

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🔊 Sound Clash & Dub Sessions

Selector and deejay battles, dubplate specials, roots reggae sound clashes. Don't miss the Dub After Dark illuminated sound system + live projection art + fire performance.

CLASH SCHEDULE →

🏮 One Love Closing Celebration

Mass drumming circle, lantern light ceremony, community singalong & final blessings. 10pm unity gathering under stars.

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SelassieFest 2026 – Save the Date

Dawn Groundation at 6:00 AM → Sunset Concert → Dub After Dark. Join the global roots community for one transformative day.

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Ethiopian Heritage Grounds · One-day outdoor · Family-friendly zones
📚 HIGHER LEARNING ROOTS — Cannabis Education Pavilions
High-Q Lounge
Trivia, cannabis knowledge competition, prize giveaways
Terpene Discovery Bar
Aroma identification, flavor wheel, sensory education
The Leaf Library
Cannabis history timeline, research displays, expert Q&A
Budding Minds Youth Agriculture
Botany, soil health, pollination — sustainable ag for young minds
VISIT THE ENTIRE HERB EDUCATION VILLAGE →