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Four20 Events
Cannabis community, get ready because our holiday is upon us! The cannabis culture and communities across the nation and spanning the globe have made the day of April 20th well known. Yes, the celebration of 4/20 is now a nationally recognized holiday, also known as National Pot Smokers Day, Weed Day, or National Weed Day, at least according to http://www.holidays-andobservances.com. The events and celebrations are growing in number and in how many people attend. What’s even more exciting? Many states and cities are removing restrictions for events, that goes for pandemic restrictions AND consumption restrictions.
Life is good again, let’s smoke about it!
Who do we owe the honors to for the birth of this holiday? There are many myths, but the most credible sources stick to the story of the five high school students at San Rafael, California. These groups of friends would meet after school at 4:20 PM to get into whatever shenanigans they decided to. A few variations of the storyline say the group got together just to smoke cannabis and other stories allude to the group specifically meeting to search for cannabis in abandoned fields.
In short, the group used the code word “4:20” to designate their meeting time. Somewhere along the lines, it became popularized and the whole day of April 20th is now celebrated as the stoner holiday.
With the holiday nearing you can bet there will be some amazing deals. What is especially awesome about this year’s 4/20, the day lands on a Wednesday right in the middle of the week. So, you know what that means? Cannabis celebrations for a whole week! You get to partake in celebrations and amazing deals the weekend before, all week long, and into the next weekend.
First, definitely check out your favorite dispensary on the day for the best deals. Keep in mind that they might offer the best deals around the time of 4:20 PM. Dispensaries are also great places to ask around for other events going on.
Few major events are advertised but here are some 4/20 events going on locally and nationally. Remember, there may be more events upcoming that aren’t advertised or planned yet!
Local Events:
Castio Farms Education Event in Ponca City at Lake Ponca on April 16th and 17th. This event is two full days of education, music, games, competitions, and networking.
Castio Farms prides itself as a family-owned science and genetic company. For more information look on google, they have information posted on Ticketstorm.
Chronic Palooza in El Reno the weekend following on April 23rd and 24th. This event boasts over 30.000 attendees last year and is looking to grow this year! This festival will feature music and competitions for best in community and best products.
National Events: Colorado has major events like:
The Mile High 420 Festival is the largest free festival at Denver’s Civic Park. 420 on the Rocks at Red Rocks, will feature the band Pepper, Method Man and Redman.
With more legalization, other states will host some major events! Listed below:
New York 4/20 Celebration in New York City. The band Phish will be playing in Madison Square Garden on the actual day of April 20th.
Also in New York, Cannabis Carnival presents Happy 420 Celebration Day, it will be a celebration of cannabis and the arts/entertainment community. Held in a secret location!
Austin, Texas will have its Reggae Festival the following weekend April 22nd-24th.
Phoenix, Arizona will host Buds-a- Palooza downtown on April 15th, it will be the dopest block party going on that weekend.
