Seattle, WA: Event organizers are expecting nearly 150,000 attendees at this weekend’s 16th annual Seattle Hempfest taking place this Saturday and Sunday at Myrtle Edwards Park in downtown Seattle. More than 70 speakers and 60 bands will participate on five stages during the two-day event, which is now recognized as the largest marijuana law reform gathering in the world.
Speakers at this year’s event include NORML Executive Director Allen St. Pierre, NORML Founder Keith Stroup, and PBS travel host and NORML Advisory Board Member Rick Steves, as well as NORML Board Members George Rohrbacher and Jeffrey Steinborn. Musical reggae artist Pato Banton will headline the festival.
The Seattle Hempfest is an all-volunteer effort and is free to attend. Donations are encouraged and attendees are urged to ride public transportation to the event.
For a complete schedule of this year’s Seattle Hempfest speakers and events, please visit: http://www.hempfest.org.