Seattle Hempfest is the largest annual cannabis law reform event where cannabis
enthusiasts of all kinds gather to educate the public of the many products and
benefits that the cannabis plant can provide. It was founded on the belief that
the public is better served when citizens and public officials work
cooperatively in order to successfully accomplish common goals. This year was
definitely one for the history books with over 250,000 people coming out to show
their support and with the recent Washington legalization laws, we are finally starting to
make headway. It's definitely exciting, but it's only the beginning.
This
year there were over 105 speakers, 110 bands, and 400 vendors! It's every
stoners paradise. Pipes from high end glass to Chinese imports, the latest
smoking gadgets, good music, and any kind of information you could want, whether
it be how to obtain your MMJ card or grow tips from the Grow Bible expert, Jorge
Cervantes himself. Stretched along the waterfront for a mile and a half in downtown Seattle, the view alone is worth the trip.
Nicole and I ventured into the big city on Saturday to check out
the action, and supply the good people of Hempfest with our Smokin Js hemp papers and
coupons. We got to drool all over some incredible pieces and learn about some
new products. The current variety we have available to us is unbelievable.
I
have to say that after this weekend, I love my Cloud Pen even more (if that was possible). One of the highlights of our trip was
definitely being allowed to kick it up on the rooftop of the Further bus and
blow some bubbles.
As always, Seattle treated us very well. Anyone who
hasn't checked it out, I recommend you put it on your bucket list. The most
amazing part about Hempfest is that it's completely powered by volunteers and
donations. What's sad is that the average donation per person is about thirty
eight cents. If the cops are going to hand out Doritos to the stoners of
Seattle, I think we can do better than that.
For more information on how
to get involved go to http://www.hempfest.org/
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