California’s First Cannabis-Friendly State Fair With On-Site Sales And Consumption
For the first time in its 170-year history, the California State Fair at Cal Expo is pioneering on-site cannabis sales and consumption—a national first. Behind the scenes, past historical cannabis exhibits, the fair has set up a dedicated area where attendees can not only purchase cannabis products but also consume them on site.
Cannabis Expands At The California State Fair
Organized in partnership with Embarc and Fair Play Ventures, the site includes a cannabis competition, continuing since 2022, but with a significant expansion this year. After discussions with growers and vendors, the fair has introduced an accessible area for cannabis consumption, which remains discrete to ensure a comfortable environment for all fairgoers.
“We’re making history. This has never happened at any state fair in the country,” said Dustin Moore, co-founder of Embarc, as reported by Courthouse News Service.
Moreover, ensuring regulatory compliance has been a top priority. “We work really closely with regulators …