26 April 13th–April 19th, 2023 | 2023 N E W T I M E S | 4 2 0 g u I d E Both events feature free samples for adults, the latest new products, and good times for all. At the ERRL Cup, you can even sign up to be a product judge! Visit theerrlcup.com for event details. Cannaval Festival Described as “carnival meets cannabis,” this festive, colorful celebration takes place in the fall season and features vendors, live entertainment, artists, and, of course, a ton of canna samples. Brand ambassadors and dispensary reps fill the hall, showcasing everything from infused pre-rolls and hard-to-find dank, fragrant flower to top shelf concentrates to savor. Find them on Instagram @cannaval.live to learn more. TrAP Culture Arizona born and bred, TRAP Culture is one of the preeminent curators of immersive, engaging cannabis friendly events in the state. From food festivals and comedy showcases to private parties and EDM, hip-hop and rock concerts, each event is meticulously curated to combine interactivity, inclusivity and the individual experience with free samples and merch opportunities galore. Visit trapcultureaz.com MITA Monthly Meetups If you’re involved in the cannabis industry and haven’t been to a Marijuana Industry Trade Association (MITA) meet up, you’re missing out. Not only is it a great chance to connect with others who work in the field, but it’s also the go-to place to check out the latest merch and products from the Valley’s top cannabis brands. Their next meet up is on April 26 from 6-9 p.m. at Sonder the Monarch in Scottsdale. Visit mita-az.org to learn more. Blunt Brunch Girl power rules at this social event that was founded in Phoenix and now has a national presence. Not only do attendees get to hang out with canna celebrity influencers such as Da Marijuana Momma and Tangie Angie, monthly mixer participants receive the dopest goody bags we’ve seen and many include everything from grinders and papers, to edibles and eighths. Let’s be blunt: everyone loves free weed, especially when it comes from the crew at Blunt Brunch. Visit bluntbrunch.com Dispensary Takeovers We love making a trip to the dispensary when a brand takes over and offers everyone the best deals. When the brand throws in free merch, whether it’s stickers, a lighter, hat, or t-shirt, it makes our day. Dispensary takeovers and collabs with brands generally result in the most generous pricing incentives and give-aways. Combine those incentives with your dispensary reward programs and you can walk away with a bounty fit for a pirate! Hang Out with Your Favorite Homegrower Arizona law allows those with home grows up to six plants for personal use, and it allows the grower to gift up to one ounce of free weed. With so many cultivars trying their hand at homegrows, whether it’s a sativa, indica or hybrid gardener, it pays to make friends with one! Don’t Forget! Still looking to score free weed? Don’t forget to support your local dispensary, and shop around for new patient specials and refer-a- friend incentives. Volunteer to write an online review on Leafly or Weedmaps. Join your dispensary loyalty or rewards program. Spin the wheel. Do whatever it takes, save some green, and you’ll be able to enjoy your rewards throughout the year.