Tucson’s first open-consumption cannabis festival, High In The Desert, sparks up on Thursday, April 20 at the MSA Annex outdoor concert grounds. The big festival is a collaboration between three local producers: Bl_nk Media, Tucson Doobie, and Tucson Foodie.
High In The Desert will feature local and regional reggae and hip-hop artists, a cannabis expo and marketplace featuring local growers and cannabis industry brands, and delicious food (of course) from local Tucson restaurants and food trucks — all in one place.
It’s going to be an ultimate lineup of food trucks, vendors, and a VIP food experience by Chef Riley Chandler.
General Admission is $55 per person and the VIP Experience, which includes access to a stage-side VIP tented area, free food and drinks, exclusive sponsor gifts, and more, is $100 per person.
Over 40 local and regional cannabis brands are participating in the expo including Qualifier Farms, Sublime, Roadrunners, The Prime Leaf, Donitas, and more, plus live glass-blowing demonstrations from Sunset Glass.
The music lineup includes Los Angeles-based reggae band Iya Terra, Seattle-based hip hop artist Grieves, Phoenix-based hip hop artists Mouse Powell, Sacramento-based hip hop artist Chuuwee, and Tucson-based reggae band Desert Fish and hip hop artist Marley B. DJ EVOL will be spinning between sets and the show is emceed by YoungMe.
The producers are committed to providing an environment focused on safety and wellness for everyone. Hand-washing and hydration stations will be provided throughout the festival grounds.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit highinthedesert.com.
