Great Midwest Hemp Fest
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UW Library Mall Madison, Wisconsin
Did you know: The annual Great Midwest Hemp Fest (under various names, most recently Great Midwest Marijuana Harvest Festival) is the oldest such event advocating for legalization in the country? It’s bigger than ever in 2023, starting on Library Mall at 11 a.m. with two music stages and two dozen hemp-themed vendors. The traditional march up State Street begins at 4:20 p.m., led by Aubrey Del Mar and Omega (hosts of Milwaukee’s Coven drag show), and ending at the Capitol for speakers and more performances.
media release: The Great Midwest Hemp Fest (formerly known as The Great Midwest Marijuana Harvest Festival) returns to Madison on October 1, 2023, for its 54th year. As the longest-running hemp festival in the country, we are stoked to celebrate hemp and protest for cannabis reform in the state of Wisconsin.
Meet us at the UW-Madison Library Mall starting at 11:00 AM and enjoy the day! For the first time ever, we are bringing local and national artists to you between two different stages throughout the day, and hosting over 20+ unique vendors selling innovative hemp and hemp-derived products. Visit our experiences area with DIY hemp bracelets with UW-Madison, hydro dipping, life-sized beer pong, pumpkin bowling, and more. There's something for everyone! The march begins at 4:20 PM.
Leading the march will be Aubrey Del Mar and Omega of Coven Drag Show and other special guests to be announced. We will have the FIRST-EVER drag show on the Capitol steps, a performance from Valerie Lighthart and pro-cannabis speakers to follow.
So join us for the 54th Annual Great Midwest Hemp Fest and advocate for cannabis reform in Wisconsin! For all of the festival information, including FAQ's, detailed event schedule, and more, see our website: yourhempfest.org
FESTIVAL LINE-UP (set times TBA):
Side Stage: Modern Joey, Tethered, Groundlings, Kid Vibe, NilexNile
Main Stage: Diet Lite, Coven, Dig Deep, Utica Queen, Motel Breakfast, Valerie Lighthart
VENDORS: Botanicanna, The Dispensary, Tabease, Tres Ojos, DNA Hemp, A Good Plug, Healthy Hemp Gear, HempWorks Wisconsin, Kelly’s Greens, Legacy Creative Solutions, Mukwonago CBD, Panoramic Organics, Buckbee Weed Co., Canna Bloom Farmacy, Riverbluff, Cerebro Dispensary, RF Farms, RA!, BioSpectrum Hemp, MedMeridian, Paradise Plus, Dynavap
Thank you to our Supporting Sponsor: Buckbee Weed Co.
Main Stage Sponsor: Paradise Plus
Media Partner: Fat Nugs Magazine
Additional Sponsors: RA!, The TabEASE Company, Botanicanna Farms, Riverbluff Premium Cannabis Products, DynaVap
Merchandise Partners: Puff Tough Clothing, Velocity Ink