# Event Details - **Event Name**: CohobaFest III - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Local Non-Profit Brings Back Popular Celebration Dedicated to Arts, Community, and Psychedelic EducationAbout this Event? IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTICE ?Thank you for your interest in Cohobafest 2026! To support our community mission and keep processing fees as low as possible, we are managing all official ticket sales, donations, and check-ins through our secure non-profit platform, Givebutter.Eventbrite is for informational purposes only. An Eventbrite RSVP does not grant entry to the event.?______________________________________________________________________________________________________CohobaFest III: Collective Healing, Art, & EducationDate & Time: Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 1:00 PM ESTVenue: VAPA Center (Charlotte, NC)CohobaFest III moves mental health support out of the clinic and into a communal space, transforming an urban hub into a sanctuary for collective healing and celebration.Attendees will experience a community-driven festival centered on the powerful intersections of mental health, artistic expression, cultural stewardship, and social justice. Join us at the VAPA Center for a day of inspiration, connection, and healing through the arts!What to ExpectPsychedelic Education & Therapy Insights: Learn about the evolving field of psychedelic-assisted therapy and its intersection with ancestral plant medicine traditions.Creative Expression & Art: Immerse yourself in vibrant visual and performing arts celebrating the Charlotte-Mecklenburg creative community.Community-Led Spaces: Engage in collective healing practices designed to foster deep connection and sanctuary.Who Is This For?This vibrant, multiracial, and multigenerational festival welcomes anyone passionate about community care, including:Artists, Creatives, & Cultural StewardsClinicians, Therapists, & Mental Health AdvocatesOrganizers, Care Workers, & Social Justice AdvocatesStudents & Lifelong LearnersTentative Schedule:1pm- Opening w/music from in-house drummers, Los Yayá, & remarks from Cohoba1:15-1:45 - Demystifying Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, w/Laura Camilo, LCSW2:00-2:45- Cohoba Veteran's Panel3-3:15 - Psychedelic Policy Update w/Gina Giorgio, founder of Carolinas for CareBreak For Community Offerings: Healing Circle For People Impacted By The War On Drugs, facilitated by Oriana Mayorga, m.div; Art Station facilitated by Rebeca Carvajal, LPC; Harm Reduction Demonstration w/Daniel de la Cruz, LCSW; Psychedelics In Recovery Info Session w/Matthew Withrow4:30pm: Multimedia Premier w/Sweat Transfer4:45pm: Dreamwork, Creativity, & Psychedelics w/Sequoya Hayes, LCSW5:15pm - Rhythm, Ritual, & Release w/B/rianna aka Blackasthecosmos, Julio Montero, Ryan Persaud6:00pm- Wrap-up & Transition to Petra's for official afterparty!? IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTICE ?Thank you for your interest in Cohobafest 2026! To support our community mission and keep processing fees as low as possible, we are managing all official ticket sales, donations, and check-ins through our secure non-profit platform, Givebutter.Eventbrite is for informational purposes only. An Eventbrite RSVP does not grant entry to the event.? - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/cohobafest-iii/100001993493863810 - **Event Categories**: art, health-wellness, mental-health, festivals, nonprofit, performances, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 3 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: VAPA Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlotte - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: VAPA Center - **lat**: 35.2318023 - **long**: -80.83550559999999 - **full address**: VAPA Center, 700 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CohobaFest III - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d114ead20d035291b76aecc637148061ad5884f98be3eb57d8650b41fce87ef8-rimg-w1200-h600-dcb27f54-gmir.jpg?v=1783779427 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CohobaFest III being held? - **A:** CohobaFest III takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at VAPA Center, 700 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing CohobaFest III? - **A:** CohobaFest III is organized by Cohoba. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** CohobaFest III is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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