2025 N E W T I M E S | 4 2 0 G U I D E | April 10th–April 16th, 2025 19 Read on to find out everything you need to know about the canna-friendly block party. Reggae Reverbs on the Main Stage Music adds an acoustic heartbeat to the vibe at Buds-a- Palooza. This year’s festival includes nationally recognized artists Tropidelic, Mike Love & the Full Circle, Surfer Girl, Bikini Trill, E.N Young and Imperial Sound, and Zeeceekeely. The reggae-centric bands provide a unique flair to the event that truly sets the lineup apart from any other event in the Southwest. The artists are nationally recognized and curated specifically to cater to the uniqueness of what Buds-A-Palooza offers to attendees. Feed Your Adventure at Munchie Mall Buds-a-Palooza is a canna-friendly event so we know it’s only a matter of time before you’ll get hungry. When it’s time to indulge your taste buds, festival-goers will find an array of culinary delights. Munchie Mall by Sublime has a curated lineup of vendors serving your favorite munchies along with delicious chargrilled oysters, gourmet sliders and burgers, Soul Food specialties, Jamaican Jerk food, Frybread favorites, Tuscan flatbread pizza and much more. There’s something to satisfy every craving. Laughter: The Best Medicine Complete your wellness regime with laughter – the best medicine. Well, maybe it’s the second best medicine. Enjoy sidesplitting performances at the Laughing Gas Comedy stage. Check out the hilarious lineup at the Laughing Gas Comedy Lounge. High Laughs - The Evening Show (7:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.) Stoner Robb headlines with Taco, Anthony Almanzar, Anwar Newton, Jerry Rider and Jo Mt. Hosted by Miss NoniShaney. Burnout Show - Comedy Battle (5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Melody Morris, Sarah Steiner, Kam Sneed, Steven Owens, Chris Herb, Derek McDannald, Bubba McComb and Jocelyn Porter. Hosted by AV Reyna. Happy Hour Show (3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Raven Gregory, Joley Paige Hamilton, Josh Harrison, Chase Harder and Kayla “Wild Child” Howard. Hosted by Keeley Wolf. Express Yourself – Vendor Village The more you experience Buds-a-Palooza, the more you’ll want to create, or add, to express and display your personal counterculture vibe. Get everything you need to complete your personal expression at the Vendor Village by Sessions. Shop items to wear or decorate a dope space in your home with arts, crafts, and counterculture merchandise from Arizona creators. Plus, attendees will find plenty of canna-inspired gift items for themselves or their loved ones.
