Budist Friendsgiving: Weed, Friends, and Seriously Good Eats
Written By Daniel Crawford
The setting of the Friendsgiving event was at the Pleasure Med dispensary in West Hollywood. Pleasure Med is a combination of an apothecary-style dispensary, a full-service bar called the Hind, and an upscale restaurant, called Irie, serving world-class culinary delights. The setting was beautifully decorated with a cozy harvest motif and had me missing my Midwestern roots
Elevated in the Midwest: A Texas Girl’s Journey Through Michigan’s Budding Cannabis Scene
Written By Kenya Alexander
The drive from Detroit to Lansing was quiet, the landscape dotted with colorful leaves, a far cry from Texas highways. As I pulled up to the party, I didn’t fully know what to expect, but the moment I stepped inside, I realized this wasn’t just any afterparty. It was something special. Hosted by the heavyweights, Bloom, Lost Farm, and Kinship Cannabis Co., Flowers After Dark wasn’t about networking and small talk; it was a full consumption experience unlike anything I’d ever been to.
The Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit: A Transformative Experience for the Industry
Written By Dustin Hoxworth
One of the obvious things that stood out at this year’s OCHBS was the number of attendees. From what I was told, attendance was up this year while it was down at other events in the state. The summit was filled with professionals from all corners of the cannabis industry who were there to connect, share insights, and build relationships. Everyone seemed to be excited to exchange ideas and explore potential collaborations, and you could actually feel the energy in the room.
The Revelry Buyer's Club: Gathering Together the New York Cannabis Industry
Written By Riana Lynn Kush
A clear trend at this year's show was the emphasis on product innovation, notably with the move towards more advanced cannabinoid profiles and full-spectrum products. Many brands showcased infused pre-rolls and full-spectrum rosin and resin offerings in response to increasing consumer demands. Consumers are increasingly seeking products that boast full-spectrum cannabinoid profiles, and Revelry gave brands a chance to show off their newest creations.
Frankfort Finally Gets NORML: The Inaugural Kentucky Cannabis Conference March 2024
Written By Dan Isenstein
Spanning 3 days, March 7-9, the conference featured 26 exhibitors/presenters and attracted over 145 paid attendees. That included healthy attendance from legislators and state regulatory employees making use of free admission, and it is safe to say that the inaugural Kentucky Cannabis Conference was an unqualified success.
Hall of Flowers 2024
Written By June Blankin
Ventura is a true California beach town with a cool, retro vibe and the fairgrounds are located next to the beach. The open-air buildings let the sea air flow through with plenty of sunshine for the attendees to relax outside, get to know each other, sesh with friends, and colleagues, and of course, make the deals. The outside lounge area was a nice touch with comfy chairs, sofas, and coffee tables. The setting is casual but focused, so no one feels rushed or herded through massive convention hall floors.
CannaCon: A Family Affair & The Call to Cannabis A Q&A W/ Angela Grelle
Written By Casey Renteria
Event season is here and I’m so excited to share the first of many conventions I’m attending this year and arguably the one I’m most excited for so far. I got the chance to talk with the Director of Marketing Angela Grelle about not just how CannaCon came to be but also how she came to cannabis. She is such an amazing, passionate woman & you can tell she truly loves what she does. I can’t wait to meet the whole team and see how they manage to make it happen every year.
Sunstone and Budist: Wine, Cannabis, and Community
Written By June Blankin
The Fat Nugs Team was fortunate to spend a few days at Sunstone getting to know the staff and meet many locals of Santa Barbara and the surrounding area. I was enchanted by the spirit of community for the people, wine, and cannabis industry. They support each other in creating a world-class destination of locally grown and locally produced products that are second to none. Teddy and Djamila have something very special with Sunstone with plans for more wine and cannabis events and cannabis-only events in the future.
Ego Clash and the Hash Culture
Written By Shelley Peebles
Ego Clash was being held in Hopland, California, about 2 hours from where I was staying. As I was walking to another event, someone mentioned that they were letting women into Ego Clash for free, so I decided I needed to go. This was something I’ve wanted to attend for the last year!
I took a screenshot of the address and mapped it out on my phone. A few people in my group said they wanted to check it out too so we started devising a plan.
BOSTON CANNABIS WEEK: WHERE LEGACY MEETS INNOVATION
Written By Tara Eveland
BCW is a week-long festival that's got something for everyone. Whether you're into the holistic side of cannabis wellness or you're looking to rub elbows with industry leaders, this event has got you covered. Imagine a runway filled with local designers showcasing cannabis-inspired fashion at 'Fashion on Fire,' or art shows that celebrate the plant we all love. It's a one-stop-shop for all things cannabis.
On the Ground at NCF 2023 with Caroline Phillips
Written By LaWann Stribling
It’s now close to 2pm, and I am making my way to the VIP area, finally. After getting my food, I came closer to Caroline, thinking this would be a great time to approach her for a face-to-face interview.
I then noticed the look of concern on her face and overheard that we have to evacuate. I confronted her face-to-face, and asked her for clarification; “Did you say we have to evacuate the park?” She responded with a yes, explaining that a temporary shutdown is in place due to incoming storms.
With food still in hand, I briskly walked back to the other side of the park to our booth. Before I could even reach our tent, the rain drops began!
Keeping in mind the magnitude of this amazing annual festival, I am happy to report that I was able to interview Caroline Phillips, Founder of National Cannabis Festival after all - to finally speak about this year’s NCF.
Spannabis 2023: Through the Eyes of Captain Hooter
Written By Captain Hooter
This year was the most successful ever with attendance figures over the 3 day event, hosting 25,000 people from 50 different nationalities, over 500 companies, 5000 accredited professionals and 2400 workers, to mostly make it all work!
This year is no different. Spannabis is now the equivalent of… the World Series of Weed,… the best of the Concentrates, and the Cannabis TOP CHEF of Edibles. There can be no doubt that this was the most successful Spannabis ever, and I bet they could have added a whole another day and another 100 exhibitors if they wanted.
The actual Spannabis event is now just the entree to a multi-course, Barcelona Cannabis Buffet of Bad Ass.
This year it opened on Monday with The Dab-a-Doo, followed by The Spanish Champions Cup, The Squash Off, The Masters of Rosin, The Organic Cup, The Crunch N Roll Cup and of course ending the week Friday, Sat and Sunday with Spannabis.