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NatureMed’s 520 Day Party Brings Cannabis Deals, Food Trucks to Tucson

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NatureMed’s 520 Day Party Brings Cannabis Deals, Food Trucks to Tucson

May 14, 20263 min read

Tucson has its own area code, its own vibe, and now a day where local retailers show their true Tucson style. 520 Day is Tucson’s own day: a celebration of community, culture, and the brands that make the Tucson cannabis scene what it is. And this year, NatureMed is throwing a party worth showing up early for.

From 4-7 p.m. on (you guessed it) May 20, patrons can expect a block-party atmosphere with multiple cannabis brands and food trucks onsite at 5390 W. Ina Rd. There’s opportunities to engage directly with brand representatives, ask questions or find out about new cannabis products. The helpful budtenders at NatureMed are always on deck to recommend products for symptom relief or just to take the edge off. 

Brand Deals You Don’t Want to Miss

Some of the best names in Tucson cannabis are coming through with deals that are hard to walk away from. We rounded them up here, and even recommended some of our favorites in the “Tucson Doobie Pick”.

FENO is keeping the thirst at bay – any FENO purchase gets a beverage from Viri Viri Bomb Bomb. 

Tucson Doobie Pick: Grape Gas Flower and the 1g Kief-Infused Big MC Pre-roll.

Varz is going big with 30% off all Varz products, so if you’ve been waiting to stock up, today’s the day. 

Tucson Doobie Pick: any Varz concentrate (too hard to choose one)

Seed Junky is bringing the heat with a BOGO on non-infused pre-rolls AND Hashholes for $30 — one of the best deals you’ll see all year on an iconic product. 

Halo Infusions is offering 30% off Pure & Simple and Aunt Ellies — two of their most beloved lines and staples of the Arizona market. And It’s Always 420 in Arizona will be with them to answer all your questions on medical marijuana cards. 

Tucson Doobie Pick: Hibiscus Citrus Pure & Simple Juice, Red Velvet Cookie from Aunt Ellie’s

OGeez! has a BOGO deal on OGeez! (excluding BIG Singles)

Tucson Doobie Pick: The Creams Gummies

IO Extracts & Cannabombz are coming in at 50% off — plus keep an eye out for updates from The Healing Alchemist as more details roll in.

Tucson Doobie Pick: IO Extracts & Cannabombz Calming Roll-on (great for muscle aches and pains)

Nugrun is dropping 30% off Cured & Live Resin Cartridges — for the extract heads who know quality when they taste it.

Tucson Doobie Pick: Hammerland Live Resin vape

iLAVA / Zenzona rounds it out with iLAVA Topicals at 40% off and a BOGO on Zenzona — and they’ll be handing out free Slice & Ice pizza slices while supplies last. Yes, really.

Tucson Doobie Pick: zenzona RSO Pineberry Vegan Gummies

Food, Drinks & More

This isn’t just an ordinary dispensary day — it’s more of a block party atmosphere. On-site you’ll find:

  • Sweet Sensations Ice Cream Truck keeping things cool in the Tucson heat
  • Viri Viri Bomb Bomb LLC serving up drinks with your FENO purchase
  • Brian Jacobson Glass on-site for those who appreciate the art of glassblowing
  • Medical card certifications available on-site with It’s Always 420 in Arizona — perfect if you’ve been meaning to get yours

Plus: Win a Blazy Susan x NatureMed Custom Rolling Tray

Want to take something special home beyond your deals? Enter for a chance to win a Blazy Susan x NatureMed custom rolling tray — a limited collab piece you won’t find anywhere else.

Enter the giveaway here.

520 Day only comes once a year. NatureMed offers curbside pickup, delivery, and express online ordering every other day of the year — but on May 20, you really want to be there in person. Come out, meet the brands, grab your deals, and celebrate Tucson’s cannabis community the right way.

NatureMed has been proudly operating in Southern Arizona since 2011. Their 520 Day event is a reflection of exactly who they are — a dispensary that shows up for its people and celebrates its local brand partners.

Must be 21+ for recreational. Medical patients welcome with valid card. While supplies last on all brand promotions.

Article written by:

Jackie Tran

Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer and photographer. Best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.

Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments and petting pets.

If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.

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