Seattle Hempfest

Seattle Hempfest is an annual event in Seattle, Washington, the world's largest annual gathering demanding legalization of marijuana for uses including but not limited to medicinal, industrial, and recreational. Founded in 1991 as the Washington Hemp Expo, a self-described "humble gathering of stoners" attended by only 500 people, it has grown into a 2-day annual event with attendance typically over 100,000. As of 2005 speakers have included Seattle city council member Nick Licata, actor/activist Woody Harrelson, travel writer and TV host Rick Steves, and former Dallas Cowboys center Mark Stepnoski. Hempfest has also in recent years attracted such well-known performers as Fishbone, The Kottonmouth Kings, and Rehab to its five stages spread throughout Myrtle Edwards Park and Elliott Bay Park, on Seattle's waterfront.

Photos

• 2006 Hempfest Photos by Eduard Koller

Parking

Nearby parking is available at the Bell Street Pier Garage located at 9 Wall Street (Alaskan Way and Wall St)

External links

• Official Seattle Hempfest Website
• Official Olympia Hempfest Website
• Direct Link to Seattle Hempfest 2006 Volunteer Staff Application Enter e-mail address at bottom of page, then fill out or edit application
• Seattle Hempfest History: 1991-Present
• potbust.com Free e-book pot-related legal trouble by reputable and well-known Seattle attorney Jeff Steinborn
• NORML National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
• NORML Washington State chapter A parent organization of the Seattle Hempfest
• Boys of Greenwood Glen appearing on the Hemposium Stage Saturday August 18th