Emerald Empire Hempfest Explained

Emerald Empire Hempfest
Status:Active
Genre:Political
Date:Third weekend in July
Frequency:Annually
Location:Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Country:United States
People:Dan Koozer (Executive Director)
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Emerald Empire Hempfest is a cannabis festival in Eugene, Oregon, in the United States.

The festival has been held on the third weekend in July since 2003.[1] [2] The event is free at attend.

In 2016, the festival's executive director, Dan Koozer, filed a petition in Lane County Circuit Court after being denied permission to host the event at Maurie Jacobs Park.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Emerald Empire Hempfest. Emerald Empire Hempfest. April 18, 2017.
  2. Web site: Events: Emerald Empire Hempfest. Willamette Valley NORML. April 19, 2017.
  3. News: Moran. Jack. Hempfest organizer challenges denial of event permission. April 18, 2017. The Register-Guard. May 5, 2016.