Seattle Hempfest, the world’s largest cannabis related event, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month and has partnered with Dope Magazine to help cover costs.
With projected costs at near $850,000, a fundraiser campaign has been set upĀ to help organizers.
āThe statewide loss of the medical marijuana industry, coupled with restrictions on advertising have been hard on cannabis-related events in the region,ā said HempfestĀ executive director Vivian McPeak. ā We are asking our community to support our 25 years of hard work with $10 contributions.ā
DOPE Magazine chief branding officerĀ James Zachodni said the event has pushed advocacy in a positive direction to help shed layers of cannabis prohibition.
Hempfest brings together 120 guest speakers,Ā 120 music acts and 400 arts, crafts, food and informational vendors,Ā Aug. 19 ā 21.
For more information on the event, visit Hempfest’s website.