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The Stoner’s Definitive Guide to 4/20-Friendly Events
4/20 falls on Easter Sunday this year–call it “Weedster” if you’d like– so that means this year, 4/20 isn’t just a 1-day smoke-athon. In America’s marijuana capital of Denver, Colorado 4/20 has become a week long celebration and a national holiday in its own right. Cannabis tourists will descend on Denver this week and weekend from all over the country and the world–and there’s no shortage of High-tivities for them upon arrival. There’s over 50 weed-related events going down (literally or tangentially) throughout the week: no day is a dry day. Some are free, others cost a pretty penny. Here are our choice picks for those visiting Colorado (and beyond)
Denver, Colorado
The Cannabis Cup (4/19-4/20): The world’s longest-running and well-known reefer party rolls into town on Saturday and Sunday. This year’s event is capped off by a Mac Miller x Slightly Stoopid show (which Weedmaps will be in the house for) at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (aka the best place in the world to smoke weed). Unfortunately, this Cannabis Cup, located at the Denver Mart, has been sold out for weeks. But fortunately, you’re in town and dying to go,there’s no shortage of (very pricey) Craig’s List sellers! Everyone who’s anyone in the industry–from glass-blowers to dispensaries to dispensary finders–will have a presence at this event. It will be heady, it will be smokey, and it will be the place to be over the weekend if getting high and finding the best stuff is #1 on your agenda.
The Big Industry Show (4/16-4/18): Typically held in Las Vegas annually, the Big Show will take its talents to Denver–starting tomorrow. Featuring live-glass blowing and industry insiders, it’s a weed trade show bonanza. To kick it off, Too $hort will be performing at a free concert on April 16–you can RSVP to that right here.
Dab Roots: The fine folks over at Grassroots California are throwing their first ever counter-culture festival aptly titled Dab Roots. If you live the 710 life, it’s a great alternative to the sold out Cannabis Cup, and will undoubtedly have the Dabs on hand, along with an array of sweet acts and art. There’s still some tickets available.
The Civic Center 420 Rally (4/19-4/20): Denver’s annual, largest–and free-est!–event is going legit this year. In addition to the Offical 420 Rally, it’s calling itself the “Cannabis Culture Music Festival.” To back up that claim, Wyclef Jean and B.oB. will be performing. That’s not too shabby for a free concert…Of course, it will be a crowded party, and one where the city doesn’t want you smoking (but can’t really enforce it). Last year’s shooting also means increased security measures (thankfully): there will be bag checks and there will be security and medics on hand. Additionally, there will be a ton of food vendors and art installations to go with the music.
Left Over Salmon at Cervantes (4/20): Boulder-based Leftover Salmon is bringing another kind of grass to Denver at 4:20 PM on 4/20: Bluegrass. If you’re a jam-band fan and prefer instruments to button pushers this is probably the neatest event for you. Tight musicians and an outdoor setting in front of Denver’s most eccentric music venue will make for a beautiful, chaotic cluster of cannabis. For the tight pockets out there, tickets are also only a mere $4.20.
Cheech & Chong (4/17): Without Cheech & Chong in the city, 420 in Denver wouldn’t feel like a real stoner’s holiday. Fortunately, the dynamic, perpetually stoned duo will be performing at the legendary Fillmore Auditorium (with Sister Sledge) on Thursday evening. Take heed though: The Fillmore performs pat downs and may ask you to put your weed back in your car. Unfortunately, that’s no joke.
Source: http://truthisscary.com/2014/04/the-stoners-definitive-guide-to-420-friendly-events/
