marc88101
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Is anyone going? http://kushexpo.com/
Kush expo in so cal
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Dan Kone
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Is that the weed ho competition that's all about girls in bikinis trying to sell you products and where they don't allow dispensaries to give out or sell bud?
I remember that from last year. Seemed like a huge marketing gimmick to me. I'll pass.
marc88101
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YEP, You nailed it. A place to meet other smokers and growers. Get free stuff, IE nutes and whatnot, they have a section to blaze and a Kush contest. Yea sounds bad to me too. Its the first Medical Expo in cali.....last year?
Dan Kone
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Wasn't last year.
IDK. I have a problem with some of these "medical expos" where no bud is flowing and you're just getting constantly bombarded with marketing scams the whole time. It's kinda like watching TV but fast forwarding through the show and only watching the commercials.
I really don't need strippers trying to sell me snake oil all day.
Same goes for HempCon really.
Yet another boobs and bud show ... Now with a bonus "cup" to promote whoever pays them enough to get their strain promoted.
Doesn't help the "medical" folks much. Not wanting to start in on the medical vs the real world politics. Just selling it as medical when the focus is just canna-biz ...
Funny point: Homepage sponsors shows Del Taco in the list. "Know your demographic and support their events." Indeed, indeed.
Doesn't help the "medical" folks much. Not wanting to start in on the medical vs the real world politics. Just selling it as medical when the focus is just canna-biz ...
Funny point: Homepage sponsors shows Del Taco in the list. "Know your demographic and support their events." Indeed, indeed.
mike91sr
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Went last year and there were almost no giveaways. All markety-gimmicky feeling. The rep for inda-grow wouldnt talk to me about anything fact-related with lights other than how awesome they are and how more info is at the website listed on the brochure he gave me. Thanks guy......The clubs running shuttles were fckin douchebags, they claimed a 10 minute shuttle ride with free gifts, get there after 35 minute ride (no traffic, just as long back) and they gave us each a pre-roll of shake. Really? An hour+ of my time for a $.50 pre-roll?
Mithrandir420
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I don't care about the expo part but I would like to meet a few people from RIU and smoke a few bowls. The nice thing about the expos is that you can do that in their "patient" area. Other than that I could care less about Kush Expo and the like.
marc88101
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YEP!, thats why I want to go. I want to meet some people from RIU and share my Hindu Kush that I'll be done with by then and it will have a good cure..here are some pics from last nightView attachment 2165723
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Vindicated
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HempCon was pretty wack. I'll never go back to their shows again. Small turn out and very few vendors. I'm iffy about this Kush Expo being it's their first one. I'll be keeping my eye on it, but unless they get good vendors I probably won't go.
Mithrandir420
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They did Kush Expo last year as well. I still think I want to go this year. My Leia OG (Gage Green) will be ready by then, and the Northern Lights will have had a long cure. I love having other people try out my work.
On a related note, are ANY of the hemp/cannabis festivals/expos/etc worth a damn? Is there an actual cannabis trade show similar to NAMM or Comdex?
Dan Kone
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Most are just trade shows. They are a fantastic place to go vending. They are also a really good place to buy shit if you wait until the very end of the show when people are packing up.
For just recreational purposes the SF harvest cup and the high times medical cup are by far the best.
Hempcon is very hit or miss. I've been to one that was awesome, but the last one was so bad I don't know if I'll go back. They stopped allowing clubs to give out/sell buds early in the first day. That's pretty much the difference between a good fun event and a bad one. If they let the buds flow, it'll be awesome. If not, it'll be boring unless you have a specific purpose to be there.
Dan Kone
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At least it's only $20 this time. Can't hurt.
marc88101
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LOL!! Too funny that's true! Your plants look very nice.Look at that picture, I just realizes you can see me in the milar, it makes me like an alien!! Like I have a miss shaped bald head with a big gash in it...funny
marc88101
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Lol, thanks...if you go to the expo, you can try some...
That is very kind of you. There are a bunch of nice people on this board.
Good evening, Rollitup. I would appreciate the opportunity to respectfully respond to a few of the concerns outlined in this thread. By no means am I here to sway anyone/persuade anyone to attend,,,however it appears there are a few misunderstandings about the Kush Expo.
First, I would like to say there are various types of Medical Marijuana shows in California. Yes, some are very serious about focusing directly and solely on the Medicine and it's benefits. The Kush Expo is geared towards an educational and fun all around weekend.
Second, regarding the medication being provided at the Expo. Truthfully, that is entirely out of our hands. The Anaheim City Council does not allow for the sale or distribution of medication at the Expo. Simply put, they don't feel the Convention Center is permitted to act as a giant dispensary, which it certainly is not. There is no benefit to us prohibiting it. There are not a lot of Venues that do permit medicine sales on site, but those that do already have Expos taking place in them. We do encourage the Dispensaries to utilize the shuttle buses. This allows you to be taken to a legitimate location where plenty of freebies are provided. I don't know which Dispensaries were visited by the person who commented on their experience, but I can tell you with certainty that some of the Dispensaries are *very generous* in their giveaways.
Third, this is the 4th Kush Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Fourth, the Ladies in bikini's are simply one part of the Expo. Did you know we provide free booths to almost any Activist group? NORML, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, Judge Jim Gray who is running for Vice President and is all for the proper regulation of Marijuana, Robert Platshorn AKA Bobby Tuna, and many more have had tables and been encouraged to speak at our previous Expos. We provide a great speaking area, and the seats stay filled almost the entire time. We do not schedule any events on stage while the Speakers are on so to focus the attention on them and their causes. We have received great feedback on our effort to support and promote Activist causes and for our educational speaking area. We do not have our speaking schedule finalized yet, but we are very excited about it, and encourage every person who attends to take in as much time in this area of the Expo as possible. I would like to state who we have lined up to speak in July, but due to the hectic schedules of our prospective Speakers some may or not be able to attend.
Fifth, regarding the Kush Cup, the Winners are selected solely by the quality of their medication. We have 3 Judges who will be personally testing all of the medication and providing a review of why they chose it. As well, we are having all entries analyzed by The Werc Shop, which is a highly reputable testing lab, well known in the industry. The results from The Werc Shop will be presented at the Expo for everyone's review.
Sixth, regarding Del Taco,,,we list them on our website simply because we really do love their food. It is one of the few places that is open, nearby, and fast, after the Expo. After operating the Expo all day, we are hungry and tired and a bunch of killer tacos hits the spot. The logo on our site is simply us showing them love. We even have photos on our Facebook page from last years late night dinner http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=226037564096244&set=a.159334230766578.32533.154867191213282&type=3&theater. Photo evidence!
If you had a bad experience with a Vendor, just know while we do get some repeat Vendors, we definitly get applications from mostly new Vendors at each Expo.
We have many give aways planned for July. We have arrangements with our Sponsors to provide all kinds of free glass, Smoke Buddys (great product if you haven't tried one yet), and more. So far on our Facebook page we have given away free tickets to the Expo and will be having more.
Our online tickets right now are only $15.34 with the ticket processor fee.
As many have mentioned, the smoking section is a popular part of the Expo. The vibe felt in the presence of so many other like minded and cool people while enjoying the greatest medicine on Earth is both beautiful and unique, and something everyone should experience. As well, there will be a few companies in there offering to allow people to sample their products such as vaporizers and glass. Nothing pushy or in your face, this area is for you.
I sincerely thank you all for allowing me to respond. I hope that I may have cleared up some aspects of the Expo. We really do work hard to make it a great weekend for everyone. We wouldn't be holding our 4th Expo in Anaheim if we haven't received such strong positive feedback. At the Expo, we have the front and center booth when you walk in. I encourage any and all to stop by and say hi, we will have some freebies there, and discuss with us what points of the Expo you enjoyed and/or did not enjoy.
Again, thank you for allowing me to respond.
First, I would like to say there are various types of Medical Marijuana shows in California. Yes, some are very serious about focusing directly and solely on the Medicine and it's benefits. The Kush Expo is geared towards an educational and fun all around weekend.
Second, regarding the medication being provided at the Expo. Truthfully, that is entirely out of our hands. The Anaheim City Council does not allow for the sale or distribution of medication at the Expo. Simply put, they don't feel the Convention Center is permitted to act as a giant dispensary, which it certainly is not. There is no benefit to us prohibiting it. There are not a lot of Venues that do permit medicine sales on site, but those that do already have Expos taking place in them. We do encourage the Dispensaries to utilize the shuttle buses. This allows you to be taken to a legitimate location where plenty of freebies are provided. I don't know which Dispensaries were visited by the person who commented on their experience, but I can tell you with certainty that some of the Dispensaries are *very generous* in their giveaways.
Third, this is the 4th Kush Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Fourth, the Ladies in bikini's are simply one part of the Expo. Did you know we provide free booths to almost any Activist group? NORML, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, Judge Jim Gray who is running for Vice President and is all for the proper regulation of Marijuana, Robert Platshorn AKA Bobby Tuna, and many more have had tables and been encouraged to speak at our previous Expos. We provide a great speaking area, and the seats stay filled almost the entire time. We do not schedule any events on stage while the Speakers are on so to focus the attention on them and their causes. We have received great feedback on our effort to support and promote Activist causes and for our educational speaking area. We do not have our speaking schedule finalized yet, but we are very excited about it, and encourage every person who attends to take in as much time in this area of the Expo as possible. I would like to state who we have lined up to speak in July, but due to the hectic schedules of our prospective Speakers some may or not be able to attend.
Fifth, regarding the Kush Cup, the Winners are selected solely by the quality of their medication. We have 3 Judges who will be personally testing all of the medication and providing a review of why they chose it. As well, we are having all entries analyzed by The Werc Shop, which is a highly reputable testing lab, well known in the industry. The results from The Werc Shop will be presented at the Expo for everyone's review.
Sixth, regarding Del Taco,,,we list them on our website simply because we really do love their food. It is one of the few places that is open, nearby, and fast, after the Expo. After operating the Expo all day, we are hungry and tired and a bunch of killer tacos hits the spot. The logo on our site is simply us showing them love. We even have photos on our Facebook page from last years late night dinner http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=226037564096244&set=a.159334230766578.32533.154867191213282&type=3&theater. Photo evidence!
If you had a bad experience with a Vendor, just know while we do get some repeat Vendors, we definitly get applications from mostly new Vendors at each Expo.
We have many give aways planned for July. We have arrangements with our Sponsors to provide all kinds of free glass, Smoke Buddys (great product if you haven't tried one yet), and more. So far on our Facebook page we have given away free tickets to the Expo and will be having more.
Our online tickets right now are only $15.34 with the ticket processor fee.
As many have mentioned, the smoking section is a popular part of the Expo. The vibe felt in the presence of so many other like minded and cool people while enjoying the greatest medicine on Earth is both beautiful and unique, and something everyone should experience. As well, there will be a few companies in there offering to allow people to sample their products such as vaporizers and glass. Nothing pushy or in your face, this area is for you.
I sincerely thank you all for allowing me to respond. I hope that I may have cleared up some aspects of the Expo. We really do work hard to make it a great weekend for everyone. We wouldn't be holding our 4th Expo in Anaheim if we haven't received such strong positive feedback. At the Expo, we have the front and center booth when you walk in. I encourage any and all to stop by and say hi, we will have some freebies there, and discuss with us what points of the Expo you enjoyed and/or did not enjoy.
Again, thank you for allowing me to respond.