Things to do for 4/20 in Charlotte including dispensaries and cannabis-related events
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Happy Camper's new Dilworth grab-and-go joint has a smaller inventory than its large lounge in NoDa. Photo: Alexis Cinton/Axios
Cannabis is still illegal in North Carolina — no ifs, ands, or buds about it.
Yes, but: A few locally owned dispensaries offer products that you can buy and consume to have a similar high if you want to celebrate this 4/20.
Context: Over the years 4/20, doper slang for marijuana, has become a big marketing hook and turned April 20 into a big, lit celebration.
Zoom in: Here are eight high-ly recommended ways to celebrate 4/20 this weekend, plus local dispensaries to visit all year long:
🛍️ Grab products from a local dispensary
There are plenty of local dispensaries in and around Charlotte.
- Scoop up some goodies from Apotheca Cannabis Dispensary, which has three locations: The Alley at Latta Arcade, Ashley Park and Cherry.
- Shop from Seed to Soul's luxury dispensary in SouthPark.
- Purchase discounted edibles at Kanna CBD in South End or University City.
- Visit Happy Camper's new grab-and-go shop in Dilworth.
💨 Smoke a pre-roll at Happy Camper's NoDa lounge
Happy Camper's new consumption lounge off North Davidson Street has a large inventory of THCA and CBD products, from edibles to vapes. It also has a dog park and free parking.
🍽️ Indulge in a cannabis-infused dinner
Local dispensary Crowntown Cannabis, which has locations in NoDa, South End and Plaza Midwood, will host an infused dinner on Monday, April 21, at Horseshoe from 7-9pm. Tickets are $75.
🫖 Sip on hemp-infused tea at Hemp & Tea Co.
Expect a tea shop with more than 100 herbal and hemp-infused teas. They have five area locations: Villa Heights, Huntersville, Highland Creek, East Forest and Belmont.
🎶 Let the beats blaze at the Up The Smoke Festival
Vibe to a list of artists like DaBaby, Kodak Black, DDG and more at Route 29 Pavillion in Concord. The event is 11am-10pm on Sunday, April 20. Tickets are $50-$250.
🍻 Roll up to 4/20 Fest
Sycamore Brewing is celebrating 4/20 with Delta-9 seltzers, live music, themed merch and dank brews on Saturday, April 19, from 5pm-midnight.
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🎤 Paint high and sing higher at karaoke
Sing your heart out to some of your favorite songs at Camp North End, and stick around for a paint and puff session, plus snacks if you have the munchies. Tickets are $116-$145.
🍕 Eat Libretto's THC pizza
Find the viral Spinello pizza at Rhino Market, Crowntown Cannabis Dispensary, Apotheca, Common Market and Tip Top.
🍹 Celebrate all week long at Duckworth's
Duckworth's recently partnered with Resident Culture to create special cocktails featuring their THC Cümulo seltzers.
- All day Sunday, when you order the "Cali Sober," you'll get free tots with queso drizzle, topped with pico de gallo and green onion.
- The offer is available next Monday through Friday from 4-6 pm.