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CANNABIS FESTIVAL DO’S AND DON’TS

Music Festivals have long been a bastion of free speech and selfexpression. Getting high at an outdoor concert has been associated with live music since the Grateful Dead. So what is the etiquette for lighting up while getting down? As a festival vet, let my experience (and bad decisions) show you the light.

Do. Roll your weed. Joints are portable and easy to share. Maybe don’t share during a pandemic, but otherwise, always share. Cannabis is about community and inclusion and is social in nature. Plus, we know that half the crowd already lost their stash, half the crowd lost their friends, and the guy who hasn’t slept in days definitely isn’t holding anything you want to smoke. Share the fun with the neighbors — it all comes full circle.

Don’t. Use a glass bowl or a dab rig inside a festival. They’re not only messy but also could break and leave glass on the ground. If it’s a camping festival, having a rig or a piece at your campsite is totally acceptable.

Do. Roll five more joints than you think you’ll need for your night! Just trust me on this one. Many Pre-roll packs are sold in a rigid container that won’t smash your joints while you dance.

Don’t. Buy edibles from the guy walking around the festival. Proper dosing is important; you only need to learn this lesson once. Remember: It’s a marathon, not a sprint.

Do. Use vape carts for more discretion and ease of use.

Dont. Smoke flower at daytime shows when children are around. The smell is pretty prominent and not everyone loves it like us.

Do. Drink lots of water.

Don’t. Fill a water bottle with vodka and forget when you’re cotton mouthed. We do not endorse mixing alcohol and weed; it can be dangerous.

Do. Check to see if your venue allows Cannabis use. This is new — prior to 2018 legalization, no venue could allow it. (Though I don’t think that ever stopped anyone.)

Don’t. Argue with event staff if they tell you not to smoke. It is not your venue, and even though it is legal, smoking isn’t your “right” on their property.

Do. Live it up. Soak up the moments. We love everything about music festivals: the sounds, the colors, the beautiful people, and the connections. Maybe this festival vet will have to sneak in one more festival, maybe closer to home this year. Stay tuned — maybe Dunegrass has something very special up our festival tie-dye.

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