Twin Cities weekend: Midwest's largest cannabis fest, urban sketching, Ren Fair
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Recreational marijuana dispensaries are officially open around the metro — and if you're ready to celebrate, we know where to go.
Driving the news: The Midwest's largest cannabis festival Legacy Cup returns to Minneapolis this Saturday with an expansive lineup of weed-themed activities, live music and products available for purchase.
- Visitors can compete in the "Ganja Games" with categories like joint rolling, bong rips, dab hits and "bong pong," or try up to 40 lower-potency hemp edibles and beverages in the designated sampling area.
- Those looking to light up can also hang in the "sesh tent," while Run the Jewels rapper Killer Mike, Warren G, Afroman and more headline the main stage.
Note: While recreational cannabis will be available for purchase, the event is alcohol-free.
📍 Details: 12-8pm Saturday, Sept. 27 at Surly Brewing Festival Field in Minneapolis.
- $25 for advance general admission tickets, $35 day-of, with an additional $25 add-on required for sampling access.
More things to do...
😋 There's no shortage of food festivities this weekend, starting with fall festival Taste of Northeast kicking off Friday night in Minneapolis.
- Borough Block Party takes over North Loop Saturday from 12-10pm with all-day free live music, food and drinks.
- Hopkins-Minnetonka's Chili Cookoff returns Saturday afternoon, with the fire, police and administrative departments competing for the best cup. A $10 ticket gets you a bowl from every participant, and all proceeds are donated to a local food shelf.
- Thai street food festival MinnesoThai is back in St. Louis Park Saturday and Sunday and includes local vendors, cultural activities and a Thai beer garden.
🍻 It's the last huzzah for the Renaissance Festival. The final weekend is Oktoberfest-themed with plenty of beer, Bavarian cheer and unique competitions — including best pretzel jewelry, longest stein hold and "pickle jousting." $17.50-$25.95 in advance, $19.95-$28.95 at the door
✍️ Take a "sketchwalk" across Minneapolis at Watermark Sketch, a weekend festival where local "urban sketchers" lead demos on drawing local landmarks around St. Anthony Main.
- First-time sketchers are welcome and attendance is free, though registration is required.
🏒 Get hyped for hockey season at Wild Fest in St. Paul this weekend. This year's celebration features a garage sale with one-of-a-kind Minnesota Wild items, player and alumni autograph signings and intro to hockey classes for kids (advance sign-ups required). Free, registration required
🚲 Join (or watch) a glowing parade on wheels Saturday night at the second annual Radiant Waves Lantern Parade.
- Participants will roll down Midtown Greenway to Bde Maka Ska at a slow pace while holding unique lanterns; complimentary bikes will be provided for those who want to join. Free