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Seattle Hempfest started out as a humble little gathering of stoners and has grown into one of the most sophisticated cannabis policy reform events in the world.
Originally billed in 1991 as the "Washington Hemp Expo", the first Hempfest started in Volunteer Park where it would stay for three years. With a meager attendance of only 500 people, and a staff that consisted of 20 members of the Seattle Peace Heathens Community Action Group, there was no way to know that they were sowing the seeds that would someday make Pacific Northwest history.
Mission
Seattle Hempfest is founded in the belief that the public is better served when citizens and public officials work cooperatively in order to successfully accomplish common goals.
Objective and Purpose
To educate the public on the myriad of potential benefits offered by the Cannabis plant, including the medicinal, industrial, agricultural, economic, environmental, and other benefits and applications. In particular, Seattle Hempfest seeks to advance the cause of Cannabis policy reform through education, while advancing the public image of the Cannabis advocate or enthusiast through example.
Company Overview
Seattle Hempfest is the world's largest event advocating cannabis law reform, in a unique "protestival" environment. This annual event is held every August in Myrtle Edwards Park on the Seattle waterfront.
General Information
Seattle Events, A Non Profit Corporation
PO Box 95650
Seattle, WA 98145-2650
General Voice Mail: 206-781-5734
Vending Voice Mail: 206-697-2374
Where: Myrtle Edwards & Centennial Parks Seattle, Washington
When: August 17th - August 19th 2012
Times: 17th @ 12:00pm - 19th @ 8:00pm
Originally billed in 1991 as the "Washington Hemp Expo", the first Hempfest started in Volunteer Park where it would stay for three years. With a meager attendance of only 500 people, and a staff that consisted of 20 members of the Seattle Peace Heathens Community Action Group, there was no way to know that they were sowing the seeds that would someday make Pacific Northwest history.
Mission
Seattle Hempfest is founded in the belief that the public is better served when citizens and public officials work cooperatively in order to successfully accomplish common goals.
Objective and Purpose
To educate the public on the myriad of potential benefits offered by the Cannabis plant, including the medicinal, industrial, agricultural, economic, environmental, and other benefits and applications. In particular, Seattle Hempfest seeks to advance the cause of Cannabis policy reform through education, while advancing the public image of the Cannabis advocate or enthusiast through example.
Company Overview
Seattle Hempfest is the world's largest event advocating cannabis law reform, in a unique "protestival" environment. This annual event is held every August in Myrtle Edwards Park on the Seattle waterfront.
General Information
Seattle Events, A Non Profit Corporation
PO Box 95650
Seattle, WA 98145-2650
General Voice Mail: 206-781-5734
Vending Voice Mail: 206-697-2374
Where: Myrtle Edwards & Centennial Parks Seattle, Washington
When: August 17th - August 19th 2012
Times: 17th @ 12:00pm - 19th @ 8:00pm
