Waldos Forever Fest returns for its third year in 2020 on Saturday, September 26th right outside Chicago's fabulous Dispensary33, providing a full day of music, education and fun for cannabis lovers - and anyone that loves a good time. Watch this space for more announcements soon!





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Did you ever wonder why 4:20 is so significant to cannabis culture?





Rewind to the early 1970s, a group of ‘Waldos’ - or four high schoolers who regularly hung out by a wall - from San Rafael, CA, embarked on a failed treasure hunt for an abandoned cannabis plant. The Waldos set their meeting time for the hunt at 4:20, a random time in the sunny afternoon, but little did they know they would forever change the culture of cannabis.





Why 4:20? 4:20 gave, at the time, the ‘counter culture,’ a secret code to discuss cannabis use. Today, the term is now well known and accepted, as cannabis use has surpassed a counter-culture and is accepted by many humans in the present day as a healing plant for many.





We pay tribute to the Waldos for the significant strides they made for the acceptance of cannabis with Waldos Forever Fest 2019!





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FAQ





WHAT IS WALDO’S FOREVER FEST?

Waldo’s Forever Fest is Chicago’s first medical cannabis 4/20 event, filled with music, vendors, cannabis education and food trucks. This festival is open to everyone over 21 years old.





ARE THERE AGE AND ID REQUIREMENTS?

Yes, this event is 21 and older with valid ID.





WILL TICKETS BE AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT?

This event is open to the public, so there are no tickets, but a suggested $10 donation for the Illinois Patient Alliance is welcome at the entrance to the fest!





CAN I LEAVE THE VENUE AND RETURN?

Yes, re-entry is permitted throughout the day.





CAN I BRING MY OWN CANNABIS?

Anyone 21 years of age or older with a valid ID will be able to purchase cannabis at Dispensary33.





CAN I CONSUME CANNABIS AT THE EVENT?

No. Public cannabis consumption is illegal in Chicago, including at this festival.





WHAT CAN’T I BRING TO THE EVENT?

Alcohol

Food

Drinks

Glass Bottles

Hard or soft coolers

Chairs

Weapons

Skateboards, bikes, hoverboards, scooters or roller blades

Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, promotional materials including stickers, vending items, etc.

Professional photo/video equipment

Children: This event is strictly 21+





IS THERE PARKING AVAILABLE ON SITE?

Street parking is available in the Andersonville neighborhood, but limited. We encourage the use of public transit (Argyle Red Line or Clark Bus) or ride sharing the day of the event.





INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING OR VENDING?

Email [email protected]





FOR ALL PRESS INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

[email protected]



