19 March 9th–March 15th, 2023 phoenixnewtimes.com phoenix new Times | cONTeNTs | feeDBacK | OPiNiON | NeWs | feaTuRe | NighT+Day | culTuRe | film | cafe | music | Can Children Attend? Absolutely not. The event is strictly for adults. What’s the Best Way to Get There? Neri says there might be a line of vehicles trying to get into the venue, so he recom- mends getting a lift to the event, either from a friend or a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft. Unfortunately, Valley Metro doesn’t offer any bus or light rail service to that part of Mesa. “When tens of thousands of people are trying to show up and traffic’s crazy, you’ll have a better time if you can get dropped off and picked up afterward,” he says. “It’s one less thing you have to worry about.” Where Can I Park? Thompson Event Center will charge $20 per vehicle to park at the venue. If you’d prefer a cheaper option, Neri recommends parking at the nearby shopping center Mesa Riverview, 857 North Dobson Road, and then taking an Uber or Lyft. Will There Be Security Screenings? Yes. Attendees will have to go through a metal detector and have their bags searched. What Should I Bring? Comfortable footwear, various forms of sun protection, such as hats or sunglasses; sealed bottles of water, a fully charged cell phone; cash, debit or credit cards; a government-issued ID, and your MMJ card if applicable. Backpacks and bags are okay but will be searched upon entry. Can You Bring In Cannabis? Yes. Flower, concentrates, vaping devices, packaged and sealed edibles, and even dabbing rigs are allowed, Neri says, but only in “reasonable amounts.” In other words, if it’s a large cache of cannabis or has been packaged for resale, it’s verboten. “If you got one baggie with a couple of fingers of weed and some blunt wraps, we’ll assume you’ll just be smoking out with friends,” he says. “If it looks like it’s for sale, you’re not bringing it in. If it looks like it’s more than an ounce, you’re not bringing it in.” So You Can Use Cannabis At the Event? Most definitely. Feel free to light up, vape up, or enjoy an edible. As we mentioned, vendors will also give out samples for attendees to try. What Else Isn’t Allowed Inside? Weapons of any kind, any illegal substances, or anything considered to be dangerous or disruptive. Additionally, outside food or beverages — other than sealed edibles or bottles of water — and pets that aren’t registered service animals won’t be permitted. What Sort of Food Is Available? Neri says that 10 different food trucks and vendors will be at Errl Cup, each selling different types of eats. Options include pizza, tacos, chicken and waffles, kettle corn, frozen treats, and Mediterranean- style cuisine. In other words, you’ll be covered when the munchies strike. What About Drinks? Vendors will have soft drinks like water, juice, soda, and energy drinks for sale. No alcohol will be available at the event, which means you’ll have to stick with cannabis to get a buzz. What’s the Vendor Lineup? More than 100 different vendors will have tents or tables at this year’s Errl Cup — including local dispensaries, smoke shops, retailers, and artisans — and will offer “weed plus more.” Dispensaries will hand out free samples of cannabis, ranging from flower to concentrates. “You can’t buy any cannabis, since it’s all free,” Neri says. “The dispensaries will have samples available so you can try their product and then come to their locations if you dig it.” Elsewhere, smoke shops will Blaze from p 17 Some of the colorful glassware for sale at the Errl Cup in 2022. Mike Madriaga >> p 20
