From
Bill Cromwell , Publisher
TheEditor
, Editor-in-Chief
If you ’ re new to the cannabis experience , you may wonder — what the heck is 4 / 20 all about ?
Well , apparently , in the 70s , a group of Californian high school students would meet at a secret place every day precisely at 4:20 p . m . to smoke marijuana . The students ’ code for their daily gathering became 420 . Ultimately , 4:20 p . m . became 4 / 20 for calendar purposes , creating a day of celebration for marijuana enthusiasts everywhere . The real origin of this day remains a mystery . Nevertheless , since the late 1970s , 4 / 20 has been a day ( or two or three days ) to celebrate everything marijuana and party .
If you like to party , April is the month for you , so start preparing now before the 4 / 20 festivities around the state . Most dispensaries will host some version of a 4 / 20 celebration — specials , discounts , tent sales , parking lot events with live entertainment , food trucks , and swag to take home . Not everyone will host events on April 20 ; some will be spread out between the 14th and the 22nd to give partygoers plenty of time to attend as many events as possible .
In this issue , we ’ ve featured a few 4 / 20-related articles and our 4 / 20 rolling-tray cover for partygoers . Writer Danielle Buntyon shares her wisdom about “ Navigating 4 / 20 Events Responsibly as a Cannabis Enthusiast ” on page 24 . Buntyon covers important topics such as Dealing with the Mystery Edibles Conundrum , Knowing Your Limits and Setting Boundaries , and many more insightful topics to consider while enjoying the festivities in a fun , safe , and responsible manner .
The 4 / 20 celebrations continue with Kansas City Cannabis ( KCC ) hosting the Grand Opening of its New Blue Springs Dispensary on 4 / 20 . The new location will offer customers not only drive-thru services but also a wide selection of products and some unique salesfloor features . A favorite feature for many will be the retro phone booth / ATM . See the story on page 22 . KCC knows how to throw a party , so plan now to attend .
Fresh Green Dispensary will sponsor the 4 / 20 Weekend Bash presented by SlapNasty in downtown KC . Headline entertainment groups will fill the weekend . Check out page 15 for complete details . The 4 / 20 celebrations continue at Grinders KC with an event sponsored by Illicit and From The Earth Dispensary . There will be a host of live entertainment at this fun-filled event . See page 59 for details .
These are only a few examples of 4 / 20 events . Dispensaries around the state will host events , so be sure to check with your local dispensary for more celebrations .
Meanwhile , if you plan to celebrate 4 / 20 , you should read Mitch Alexander ’ s “ Budtender ’ s Choice 4 / 20 Picks ” product reviews on page 18 . You may find something new to try .
Want a good read ? Writer Dolores Halbin ponders , “ What if 4 / 20 Married 4 / 22 ( Earth Day )?” Hablin ’ s interesting take on marrying the two days includes a brief history of how 4 / 20 and 4 / 22 began and how the two days should or could coexist . A must-read on page 44 !
Lastly , compared to this time last year , more licensed cultivators have completed build-outs of their allotted canopy space and are producing flower quicker to fill demand . More plants growing equals more products to market . By mid-to-late May and June , predictions are that production will catch up and the shortages consumers previously experienced will evaporate . Remember , it ’ s a plant — it needs three to four months ( or more ) to grow and be harvested , and then it needs to be manufactured to make those gummies and other products you love .
Meanwhile , celebrate , have fun , and be safe and responsible — it ’ s 4 / 20 All Month ! Enjoy the festivities .
6 April 2024
It ’ s 4 / 20 Month !
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