Boise's first hemp fest is coming Sept. 25

By Statesman staff 

Source: idahostatesman.com

Hemp advocates are bringing the Idaho H.O.P.E. Fest to Julia Davis Park on Sunday, Sept. 25. The event runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with live entertainment, food and vendors with products for hemp aficionados.

H.O.P.E. stands for "Hemp Offers People Everything."

Organizers said in a news release that they want to “educate the public on the many uses of hemp” and “promote awareness on the reform of marijuana laws.” 

The event is hosted by Idaho NORML and Idaho Moms for Marijuana.

Speakers:

• Russ Belville from NORML SHOW LIVE (www.norml.org)

• Isaias Valdez from Idaho NORML (www.idahonorml.org)

• Lindsey Rinehart from Compassionate Idaho

• Theresa Knox from Idaho Moms for Marijuana

• Serra Frank from Moms for Marijuana International (www.momsformarijuana.org)

Bands

• Voice of Reason

• Actual Depiction

• Malachi

• Trikata