If you are considering including cannabis at your event, first look for neighbors in the north, which has been legalized since 2018. The High Bar Hospitality and Event Group in Toronto regularly works with business events. “We provide experience for a variety of corporate events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions,” said founder Lucas Margulis.
Among them: a beverage bar established by an entertainment company, Vape Bar of the company’s event planning company and a vape bar that rolls joints for interior design companies during the commercial design industry conference.
Brian Applegarth, founder of Applegarth strategy and founding president of the International Marijuana Travel Association, believes that we “just started” when we incorporate marijuana into the event. “Gen Z and younger generations are choosing non-alcoholic beverages. I see marijuana drinks as an incredible new tool that is being integrated into the experience economy. It’s part of a bigger health trend,” he said.
Here are 5 things to consider that can safely and considerably include marijuana in your activities:
1. Self-education to the law
Now, half of the legality of marijuana in the United States – 24 states, two territories and the District of Columbia have legalized a small amount of adult entertainment. A different but sometimes confusing product, based on HEMP, is legal at the federal level and can be found in everything from food and drinks injected into lotions and oils.
2. Find out if you need a license
If the organizer charges an entry fee or requires membership, some states require a temporary marijuana event license, which may apply to commercial events. Different countries also have different laws; for example, in California, alcohol is prohibited in activities including marijuana. The best way to ensure that your activity meets these requirements is to contact an attorney.
3. Learn about your food
Marijuana has safety considerations, just like alcohol. Attendees driving need to know the local THC restrictions. Food can take up to two hours before attendees feel the effect, so they may wash off the edible food with alcoholic beverages or start drinking because they have not yet felt their edibleness.
4. Ensure that the provider is certified
Margulis of High Bar said his company invested in training to ensure everyone is safe to come home. “Our ‘Budtenders’ and ‘Cannabis Sommeliers’ are completely strictly certified and are trained to prevent overconsumption, perform proper ID verification, and adhere to best practices in hosting cannabis and alcohol events.”
5. Stick to THC:CBD (1:1) cannabis drinks
High Bar Hospitality and Event Group provides “cannabis” for the event and injects marijuana on site to create a 1mg THC:CBD (1:1) drink. The “barista” works closely with everyone, with the goal of creating a safe and cold atmosphere. A popular choice for sale in the United States is Sunstone Spritzes, a low-dose THC beverage, from Sunstone Winery in California.
