The 420 Expo (https://www.420expo.com/) recently concluded its third annual three-day event series with over 14,000 cannabis enthusiasts making their way to the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, in Edison, September 13-15, 2024.
Presented by Wakit Grinders (https://wakitgrinders.com), the B.Y.O.C. (bring your own cannabis) public event featured access to a large variety of cannabis-friendly vendors and dispensaries, cultivators, CBD businesses, accessories, and beverages, clothing and apparel, jewelry, art, food trucks, celebrity guests, glass blowers and lots of other brands and products. Guests had the opportunity to attend a variety of seminars and engage with canna-focused nonprofits and advocacy groups, as well as learn more about expungements, cannabis industry employment opportunities, and much more. Attendees were also able to experience a massive outdoor consumption area, music, and numerous curated food trucks.
The event also featured the inaugural 420 Expo Cannabis Cup, produced by High End Events. The 420 Expo Cannabis Cup was the first statewide compliant cannabis competition. Some of the state’s premier cultivators entered their favorite strains and products in six different categories. The judge’s kits were available for a limited time at both HoneyGrove Dispensary and NJ Leaf in Freehold to consumers to purchase and then vote on their favorites. The results were revealed on the main stage at an awards ceremony Saturday.
Your inaugural 420 Expo Cannabis Cup winners are:
Indica
- 1st, Full Tilt Frost – Donkey
- 2nd, Garden Greens – Blueberry Cruffin
Hybrid
- 1st, Garden Greens – Grape Junky
- 2nd, Brighterside Farms – Free Mac
Sativa
- 1st, Clade 9 – J1
- 2nd, Garden Greens Super – Lemon Haze
Non-Infused Pre-Roll
- 1st, Hillview Farms – White Truffle
- 2nd, Hamilton Farms – Night Charmer
Infused Pre-Roll
- 1st, Mudd Bros – Melon Bomb x KW #11
- 2nd, Acreage/Superflux – Red Carpet Runtz
Vapes
- 1st, Timeless – Jungle Punch
- 2nd, MPX – Marmalade Ro
“As a community effort, our vision became a reality through the tireless efforts of the area’s cannabis industry thought-leaders and influencers,” says J. Handy, Director of Three Expo Events and co-creator of the 420 Expo. “Our team appreciates all of the hard work done by the High End Events team of Bobby and Bailey Nuggz of High End Events, along with 420 Expo Cup participating dispensaries NJ Leaf and HoneyGrove. We made lots of new friends over the weekend and we can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
“Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy a special weekend filled with music, munchies and Mary Jane,” says Dan Davis, Director of Operations for Three Expo Events and co-creator of the 420 Expo. “The feedback and love from both attendees and exhibitors is overwhelming, to say the least. We’re proud to produce this event for the Jersey market and we will continue to do our part to remove the stigma against marijuana by promoting information and legal products that advance this growing industry.”
Notable guest appearances included stars from “The Sopranos,” Vincent Pastore (“Big Pussy”), Federico Castelluccio (“Furio”) and director and reality tv guest Danny Provenzano at the Bada Bloom booth, as well as Clerks star Brian O’Halloran; former WWE champion and UFC fighter, the “Super King of Bros,” Matt Riddle; and “Real Housewives of Jersey” personality, Frank Catania, Sr. at the Dispensaries of New Jersey booth.
Attendees were also able to take advantage of a full schedule of seminars featuring top educators and speakers from around the country, a slate of entertainment featuring stellar musicians on the main stage, daily “Paint & Puff” and “Craft & Chill” sessions from NJ Garden State of Mind, Anja Dispensary and Meesh’s Goods, silent disco, “Joint Rolling” competitions, stoner karaoke and nightly after parties featuring top DJ’s such as Drewski (Hot97 and “Love & Hip Hop New York”).
The 420 Expo is scheduled to return to New Jersey, September 12-14, 2025.
Brands, products, and services targeting medicinal and recreational cannabis users can inquire early about exhibitor/vendor opportunities and secure coveted placements in front of thousands, by requesting a sales kit at https://420expo.com/exhibit. For additional information visit https://420expo.com.
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ABOUT 420 EXPO:
420 Expo is the largest consumer-based cannabis event in New Jersey. Presented by Wakit Grinders, the third annual event series took place on September 13-15, 2024, and featured over 100 cannabis-related vendors, food trucks, celebrity appearances, live music, seminars, B.Y.O.C. (bring your own cannabis), interactive and immersive experiences, and more. The 420 Expo, the “Ultimate Smoke Sesh,” will return to New Jersey in 2025, September 12-14.
On-site sales of any sort of marijuana or THC is not permitted. In accordance with New Jersey state and local laws, attendees are able to legally consume their own stash in a dedicated outdoor consumption area.
Cannabis industry brands and services, as well as vendors with appealing and ancillary products can inquire about exhibitor/sponsorship opportunities and placement in front of thousands by requesting a sales kit at sales@3xevents.com.
Follow “420 Expo” on Instagram, X/Twitter, and Facebook @the420expos.
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