The Anchorage, Alaska cannabis trade show

Let’s not forget about Alaska. The state is quickly becoming one of the points of reference when it comes to cannabis freedom. That’s why Anchorage was the first stop on the Northwest Cannabis Classic tour. The event placed on May 16-17.

But what was the purpose of the event? According to the official website, “In an effort to help the newly legal recreational marijuana market roll out responsibly, the NWCC encourages entrepreneurs and the general public to be educated and act in a professional manner. To help facilitate this transition in a professional yet fun and exciting way, we have a few main goals for NWCC events: Make people happy through celebration; Make attendees smarter through education; Encourage collaboration through interaction; Help nay-sayers conciliate through arbitration; Boost business profit through motivation.”

One of the most important aspects of the event is the fact that the organizers planned it for both cannabis-lovers and curious people who don’t necessarily smoke. This is a key element, especially because one of the purposes of the event was to change the way in which people (not only cannabis smokers) think about cannabis: “We welcome and encourage anyone over the age of 21 to come to the event. There will be plenty of entertainment that has nothing to do with smoking. We’ve tried to include something for everyone; from live music and educational seminars to the award ceremony and hemp clothing fashion show. Keep in mind, there will be a designated area on site for vapor products and sample products, but that is just one area… the inside of the event space will be strictly NON-SMOKING,” said the organizers. “This is such a great opportunity to learn more about the product and the industry and get involved in this exciting time. We believe that in order to regulate the industry responsibly, it’s important to understand the culture, benefits, business and other aspects which will be highlighted and celebrated in a fun, safe, and professional way at NWCC events.”

If people are able to buy cannabis, if they can talk about it in public and have fun, and if they can ask questions without labeling or being labeled, legalization makes sense and it can truly become an opportunity for a giant step towards a better society. There is no need to be afraid, cannabis is not “dangerous”, and the Northwest Cannabis Classic tour is just another example of how much we can learn if we get together and keep our mind open.