July Recap
May Recap
From nonstop dancing, kandi trades, and unforgettable memories, every stop reminded us why this is our favorite time of year 💜! And we're not done yet—some of the biggest festivals of the summer are still ahead, and we can't wait to see where the rest of the season takes us 🎶🌈
Canada, You Were Pure Magic 🇨🇦✨
Canada, you absolutely showed up 🍁💛
From the moment the gates opened at FVDED in the Park to the final hugs at Shambhala our booth was filled with smiling faces, kandi trades, and nonstop good vibes. Every festival brought its own unforgettable energy, but one thing stayed the same - the incredible love and support from the Kandies Family 🫶
Whether you picked out your next favorite festival accessory, stopped by to say hello, or shared a PLUR moment with us, you helped make this Canadian run one we'll never forget. Thank you for making every stop feel like home. We already can't wait to do it all again next year 💫
KANDIES KREW SPOTLIGHT: MATT
Meet Matt—the creative mind behind every unforgettable Body Marbling experience 🎨
As the owner of
If you've ever dipped your own keepsake with us or picked up a custom marbled piece at our booth, you've experienced Matt's artistry firsthand ✨. We're so grateful to have him bringing the magic to life, one swirl at a time 💜
When we asked Matt which festival he looks forward to most each year, the answer came without hesitation: Bass Canyon ⛰️🔊
Between the breathtaking views, booming bass, and incredible crowd, it's the perfect mix of everything he loves about festival season - and one weekend he never wants to miss 💫
And the wildest marbling request he's ever taken on ?!
A full staircase, railings and all, + an entire dining table, leg to leg!
At this point, the rule seems to be:
"If it can be dipped, Matt can marble it!"
Thank you, Matt, for seven amazing years of creativity, leadership, & helping make the Kandies World experience unforgettable. We can’t wait to see what incredible designs you create next!
WHERE TO
FIND US NEXT
Our summer adventure is far from over 🌞!
Next up, we're heading to some of the biggest, most anticipated festivals of the season 🔥. First, we return to VELD Music Festival in Toronto, Ontario 🇨🇦, followed by Elements Music & Arts Festival in Long Pond, Pennsylvania 🌲. Then it's off to the Pacific Northwest for Bass Canyon at the breathtaking Gorge Amphitheatre 🏞️, before wrapping up the month at Wobbleland in San Jose, California 📍
These returning favorites are some of the biggest stops on our festival calendar, and we can't wait to reunite with familiar faces, meet new members of the Kandi Fam 💛, & bring plenty of fresh designs to every event ✨. If you'll be at any of these festivals, stop by the Kandies World booth and say hello 💞
May was one for the books for the Krew ✨
From the unforgettable energy of EDC, our biggest event of the year, to the bass-fueled madness of Griztronics at the Gorge, Kandies World spent the month making memories with the community that inspires us every day. We also crossed the border for Kandi Bazaar events in Montreal and Quebec, bringing together kandi kids, creators, and festival lovers from all walks of life. From meaningful kandi trades to new friendships and countless shared moments, May reminded us why we do what we do.
And with so many incredible events still ahead, the momentum keeps building 💫
EDC LV:
30th Anniversary
This year’s EDC Las Vegas 2026 was nothing short of legendary for Kandies World 🌈 . Celebrating the festival’s monumental 30-year anniversary, we brought our biggest presence to date with three fully immersive booths spread across the speedway and Camp EDC, creating unforgettable moments for the rave community all weekend long.
The standout success of the weekend was undoubtedly our Garage Booth Stage, which quickly became a fan-favorite destination thanks to an incredible collaboration with Audia Agency and IWANTEDM. Packed with nonstop energy, surprise moments, and massive crowds, the stage featured unforgettable special guest performances from AU5, Vibrant Illusion, RZRKT, and so many more talented artists 🔊 - making it one of our most exciting activations yet.
From sunrise kandi trades to late-night sets, this truly marked our biggest and most memorable EDC Las Vegas experience ever 🌼 .
RAVE, REUSE, REPEAT
This year also marked the launch of the very first Kandi Bazaar events hosted by Kandies World in both Las Vegas and Quebec City, bringing together rave culture, music, fashion, and community in an entirely new way for our brand. These events combined curated thrift shopping, vendor booths, official artist merchandise, and live DJ performances into an immersive experience that quickly became a favorite among attendees.
One of the biggest highlights was the debut of our thrift consignment program, where members of the local rave community brought pieces directly to Kandies World warehouses for us to curate and resell during the event.
The result was a unique, community-driven shopping experience that exceeded all expectations.The Quebec edition featured a special performance by SNAILS, while the Las Vegas event showcased an incredible lineup of local DJs who kept the energy high throughout the day. Seeing the response to both events made it clear that Kandi Bazaar has the potential to become a staple pre-EDC tradition, and we're already excited to continue growing it in the years ahead..
OUR JOURNEY TO GRIZTRONICS
This year marked Kandies World’s first time being part of GRiZTRONiCS at The Gorge, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. While we wish we could have been inside the venue itself, the campgrounds became the heart of the weekend as we kept the energy alive with our camp booth experience, exclusive merch drops, kandi trading, and nonstop late-night vibes.
Day 0 kicked things off in the biggest way possible with a surprise special guest performance from Subtronics that brought massive crowds and unforgettable energy to camp before the festival had even officially begun. During the slower hours each evening, our crew member Turbonate kept the Vendor Village alive with sunset DJ sets that quickly became a favorite gathering spot for campers winding down before the night’s festivities.
Our exclusive Subtronics-inspired merch flew off the shelves , and the overwhelming support from the community made this debut at Griztronics Gorge incredibly special for our team. We absolutely love The Gorge and are already looking forward to hopefully returning even bigger next year.
Kandies Krew Spotlight: Johnathan
Meet Johnathan (also known as John Lemon) - Kandies Krew Member of the Month!
" I’ve been part of Kandies World since the Air Balloon Festival in Gatineau, Quebec about 2 years ago. Since then, it’s been an unforgettable journey filled with festivals, amazing people, and experiences that pushed me outside my comfort zone in the best way possible! "
Q&A Time!
What is your favorite event to work with Kandies World?
"One of my favorite festivals I’ve ever worked with Kandies World was Electric Forest. Everything about it felt special — the vibes, the music, the people, and especially the team experience. It was also the first time attending for many of us, so we all shared those unforgettable PLUR moments together. The energy there is something I’ll never forget!"
What is something you are looking foward to this year?
"One festival on my bucket list is Rio Carnival in Brazil. The culture, colors, music, and overall atmosphere look absolutely unreal, and it’s definitely a dream experience I want to live one day."
What set CHANGED everything for you?
"Honestly, Griztronics at The Gorge completely changed my perspective on music and festival culture. That moment made me realize how deeply I connect with music, energy, and community. Between the crowd, the atmosphere, and the breathtaking view of The Gorge, it became one of the most life-changing experiences I’ve ever had!!"
WHERE TO FIND US NEXT
As we roll into June, Kandies World is stepping fully into peak festival season, and the next month is shaping up to be one of our busiest yet. We're projected to hit a stacked run of events, including Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Electric Forest, and Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge, alongside a packed summer circuit featuring Sunsation Music Festival, Escapade Music Festival, and Summer of Sounds. After an incredibly active start to the year, we're heading into this stretch of nonstop travel, activations, and community-driven moments with full momentum.
From campgrounds and vendor villages to massive festival grounds, this season is all about expansion, connection, and showing up wherever the rave community gathers. We can't wait to share what's next as we take Kandies World into one of our biggest summers yet! ✨