Reggae On The River Festival Makes A Comeback In 2024 With Top Acts And Cannabis Zone

The iconic Northern California reggae festival, Reggae on the River, will return from August 2-4, featuring international headlining musical acts, onsite camping, festival attractions, and direct-to-consumer cannabis sales from Humboldt County’s renowned family weed farms. Founded in 1984, Reggae on the River has grown into a beloved event in the global reggae scene while maintaining a community vibe.

Organized by Humboldt County’s Mateel Community Center in conjunction with Hot Milk Entertainment, the festival remains a local non-profit event with no corporate involvement. Over the past forty years, it has drawn crowds of up to 15,000 people and featured international headliners such as The Marley Brothers, Toots & the Maytals, Burning Spear, Jimmy Cliff, Third World, and Steel Pulse.

This year’s festival will be held at the scenic County Line Ranch in Piercy, California, marking its return after a six-year hiatus. Confirmed 2024 headliners include Konshens, Capleton, Anthony B, Collie Buddz, Lila Ike, Stylo G, Demarco, Skarra Mucci, and Sister Nancy. Additionally, there will be a late-night DJ dance party on the river.

Beyond music, this will be the first Reggae on the River held during the age of cannabis legalization. For the first time, it will feature an official "cannabis zone" powered by Humboldt’s own Cannifest. Adults can purchase and consume cannabis products directly from the Emerald Triangle’s legendary farmers.

"Humboldt County has long been known for growing the country’s best outdoor, organic cannabis while pushing back against the government’s misguided prohibition against this beneficial plant," says Christina Augustine, Vice President of the Mateel Community Center. "This year's Reggae on the River is the perfect opportunity for people to come and enjoy our local produce and culture while enjoying world-class music and camping out under the stars."

The event is family-friendly with children under 12 admitted free with an adult. It also highlights local food, drinks, crafts, art, and vendors. Tier 1 tickets are available now.

About the Organizers

The Mateel Community Center has supported the arts in rural Northern California for approximately forty years. Serving as the cultural hub of the Southern Humboldt community, it provides arts, educational, and social service programs. The center presents a variety of multicultural musical, theatrical, dance, comedy, film, craft events and rentals.

Hot Milk Entertainment was founded in 2022 by lifelong Mendocino County locals who are dedicated supporters of reggae music. Its head founder is a member of Guerrilla Takeover Soundsystem which has been producing and DJing reggae events in Northern California for two decades.