More than 100 big thinkers submitted high-deas for consideration to be part of our official 420 Week Event Calendar. 

420 Week Event Contest applicants were asked to share event summaries, budget requirements and the ideal venue/set up for their proposed event. The 420 Week Event committee reviewed all of the applications, looking for unique ideas to educate, entertain and showcase the diversity in our community. 

We were overwhelmed by the response to the contest and much consideration, we’re excited to share the 7 ideas advancing to the finals.

The final round of judging will be done by YOU – the NCF family! Vote for your favorite 420 Week Event Contest Finalist in our Instagram Story at 4:20pm on 11/22! The top 3 vote getters will be chosen to hold their events during 420 Week:

1. Crochet & Cannabis

Crochet & Cannabis is a crochet class & networking meetup on a higher level! This experience is for folks who are beginners or advanced. Come and learn the basics of crocheting and get a free C&C tote filled with crochet accessories (yarn, hook, scissors, stitch marker, etc.).

This event is free to attend. Upgraded options available for a fee.

2. Paint Your Own Ceramic Bong or Bowl

Come and paint your own ceramic bong or bowl and then let us glaze and fire it in a kiln. After firing the bong is shipped direct to you. 

Prize money assists with supplies for decorating the pipes and bongs. The paint would be provided free of charge. Guests can also pay for step by step instruction. 

The cost per attendee depends on the piece you’d like to paint. Either $76 per bong or $45 per pipe. 

3. NABCL Presents: Seat at The Table

Join the National Association of Black Cannabis Lawyers (NABCL) for an incredible networking event where you will meet cannabis attorneys and advocates from around the nation. Learn about opportunities, innovations and ways to effect comprehensive, inclusive and reparative legislation in your community, all while taking in the beauty of our Nation’s Capitol. Live music, incredible food and unbelievable connections are waiting to be made. Don’t just hear about it, be about it. Now is the time to get involved with laying down the foundation. Set the tone, set the agenda, set the table with NABCL!

This event is free to attend.

4. Cannabis Stalk and Paper-making Workshop

Learn how to process cannabis stalks into paper. Hear about the pulping process and take part in hands-on sheet forming to make your own sheets to take home. 

This event is free to attend.

5. CannaQueens Drag Show

Join us for a drag show that is all queens who openly support cannabis and it’s legalization. Combining Ru Paul’s Drag Race girls like Laganja Estranja, Denali, and Jorgeous, as well as local queens from the DC area for a lineup that is straight fire! 

This event has a ticket fee to help compensate the performers.

6. Coffee Club: Wake and Bake

Join us for the Coffee Club: Case of the Mondays, an early morning alcohol-free wellness event, dance party, and social space. We want to get people mentally ready for the week through mental health and music. Instead of alcohol, we serve coffee, then add a DJ and some mental health  and cannabis education. People can dance and enjoy themselves while drinking coffee and learning more about cannabis culture and business.

This event is free to attend.

7. NEMS Bing Bong Strain & Performance

Join the National Hip Hop Museum (NHHM) for the BING BONG strain release for rapper NEMS along with a performance and special guests Canibis, Sugarhill Gang, DJ DOO WOP & others. 

Location: Outdoors at 2622 Georgia ave NW WDC (entrance to Howard U) which houses NHHM permanent art gallery, The House of Hip-Hop. 

This event is free to attend.

Vote for your favorite 420 Week Event Contest Finalist in our Instagram Story at 4:20pm on 11/22!