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Opening Protest<\/a><\/p> Opening Ceremony<\/a><\/p> Hemp Bar<\/a><\/p> Nimbin Town Hall<\/a><\/p> Town Hall Garden<\/a><\/p> Indica Arena<\/a><\/p> Nimbin Street Drummers<\/a><\/p> Nimbin Town Hall<\/a><\/p> Town Hall Garden<\/a><\/p> Indica Arena<\/a><\/p> Sativa Stadium<\/a><\/p> Kombi Konvoy<\/a> & 420<\/a><\/p> Law Reform Parade & Rally<\/a><\/p> Nimbin Town Hall<\/a><\/p> Town Hall Garden<\/a><\/p> Indica Arena<\/a><\/p> Sativa Stadium<\/a><\/p>\n\n This venue features the MardiGrass Info Booth, Hemposium conference, Hemp Olympix, as well as cabaret, comedy and music, along with the Healers Tent and Veterans Lounge in the garden. The Town Hall Cafe<\/em> on the Town Hall verandah is open all weekend serving healthy meals, local coffee and homemade hempseed cakes.<\/p> Talks, workshops, demos and forums on cannabis law reform, medicine, culture, and history.<\/p> We are pleased to present some first class educational and thought provoking action at the 30th MardiGrass Hemposium. There is an impressive line-up of speakers who will share their Cannabis expertise and experiences, and reveal the campaigns and gains made in Pot loving communities world wide.<\/p> Must burn from one end to another!<\/p> Facilitator<\/strong>: Steve Bolt [Solicitor] David Heilpern Panel Discussion<\/i><\/b>: <\/i>Roadside saliva drug testing is an increasingly commonplace strategy used by police to apparently address road safety issues. However, there is very little research concerning the effectiveness is a zero tolerance policy of traces of cannabis in saliva and reducing harm on the roads. After many years of rigorous research, an agreed limit of allowable alcohol and safe driving was agreed upon. Why can\u2019t the same be done for cannabis? What\u2019s happening in Australia, and around the world?<\/p> Nimbin Ganja Faeries Burlesque Cabaret performing to an Electro swing version of the original 1920’s prohibition song “Light Up” by Buster Bailey & the Rythm Busters, electrified by Skeewiff. Just goes to show the more things change the more they stay the same.<\/p> It\u2019s a long-standing tradition that Saturday night at MardiGrass means Cannabis Comedy. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Glover and Sorrenson<\/a>, this year Cannabis Comedy presents special guest comedian, Tommy Dean and not just Steady Eddy but the Steady Eddy Band!<\/p> Glover & Sorrensen<\/strong> is a two-handed stand-up comedy act that combines the talents of two comedians \u2013 Alan Glover and S Sorrensen \u2013 bouncing off each other (verbally mostly; physically sometimes) combining their wealth of material with unpredictable, spontaneous improvisation. This double act has entertained audiences all over this wide, drying land \u2013 but the dynamic duo loves returning to S\u2019s tribal land for MardiGrass. Alan and S are also international sporting officials, officiating at and commentating on the MardiGrass Hemp Olympix.<\/p> Open all weekend:<\/strong> Veterans Lounge and Medical Cannabis meeting place, advice and education from local and visiting experts, as well as herbal extraction and cooking demonstrations.<\/p> Medical Cannabis Advice, Information, Education and Demonstrations. Please drop in any time to share with local and visiting experts. Meet the medican community, and hear first hand for yourself the voices and experiences from the real world.<\/p> Register at Sativa Stadium for the 2021 MardiGrass World Stoned Chess Championship (MWSCC). Competition opens at 12 pm<\/strong> and winner decided by sunset. Drug testing will be compulsory, but not after every move.<\/p> Register at Sativa Stadium for the 2021 Hemp Olympix! $2 Entry into all HEMP Olympix Events.<\/p> Straight versus Spin <\/strong><\/em>with the Big Hemp Rope!<\/p> Sadly the police have declined our invitation to compete in this famous event in 2021. Well, it is a bit embarrassing to keep losing to the stoners! Maybe they\u2019ll change their mind, but if not, we\u2019ll have a battle between those who smoke with spin, and those who toke straight. The tug is followed by . . .<\/p> Hosted by S Sorrensen and Alan Glover<\/a>. Followed by . . .<\/p> <\/b><\/p> With the Laugh Mob, Frances Moonshadow, Muzza, Kendra Devilish and Baldenstoned all assisting in this fast growing event. This begins with the Beard and Dread Stash<\/em>. How much can you hide in your hair anywhere? Followed by Correct Weight<\/em> where contestants attempt to fill a baggie with as close to an ounce as possible, 28.349 grams.\u00a0 Seed Sorting<\/em>, and the crutch and wheelchair obstacle course where contestants will attempt to score a Licence To Care*<\/em>.<\/p> * Extremely rare and almost impossible to get in Australia!<\/em><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> <\/a><\/b>This year’s Mardigrass Hemp Expo<\/strong> will explore from seed to satisfaction, showcasing the multiplicity of uses of the wondrous hemp plant’s seeds and fibre. The expo will promote hemp solutions for Industry, Medical and Food use. Our highly experienced Hempies have had many years of experience in developing hemp for new clean green hemp\/bamboo farming and renewable raw materials to replace mining and petrochemicals.<\/p> Ever wanted the goodness of meditation and the badness of stand up comedy all wrapped up into one?! Well this is the show for you, join the empowered Sam Kissajukian, spiritual leader Ruven G<\/a>ovender and King of comedy Kyle Legacy on a spiritual journey through your soul and towards a bong. We provide laughs with a hint of enlightenment, fun for the whole family.<\/p> The Laugh Mob <\/a>is back and celebrating 7 years at the best festival in the world: the Nimbin Mardi Grass! This year we present \u2018Stoner Stand up\u2019 hosted by the always lovable goofy Brit himself\u2026.Kyle Legacy (UK). He\u2019s back with a bunch of loose units that are ready to make you laugh or at least stop you from passing out! This year we have Patrick Melton (USA, Comedy central), Ruven Govender (SA), Sam Kisajukian (SOLD OUT Edinburgh fringe festival), Lochlan brooks (slender man), Marty Bright (Doof comedy), Nic the hippy (just a legend) & Gavin Scott (GSW).<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> <\/a>Arrives in Nimbin, having wended its way from Byron Bay via Lismore.<\/p> Meet for a world record attempt at the most joints ever lit at once in the one place……. Everyone is encouraged to roll a joint so that when the Konvoy has passed,\u00a0 at the call of the Nimbin time 4:20, we can light up simultaneously and please blow as much smoke as possible for the cameras.<\/p> Well over 1 million cannabis law reform activists in nearly 300 cities around the globe will be protesting. In Nimbin we will once again aim to break our record for the most joints ever lit at once in the same place at the same time. This is somewhat difficult for us now because weed is legal – for those who enjoy it – in 10 American states and Washington DC. Since November 2018, weed for fun, relaxation and creative enhancement is now legal throughout Canada.<\/p> Be smart and bring a “joint”! After the last Kombi has passed, wait for the call and we will light up,and produce as much smoke as possible for the cameras recording the event. Viva la Fume!<\/p> 4 pm :<\/strong> Preparation for 420 \u2013 Roll up! Roll up! Roll up!<\/p> 8 pm HEMP Party<\/a><\/strong> members meet here<\/p> \u00a0 And if above is not enough, here is a link to other magical happenings<\/a><\/strong> dotted around Nimbin village . . .<\/p> Saturday 30 April<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>
Sunday 1 May<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>
Town Hall<\/b><\/a><\/h1>
10 am – 4 pm<\/b>:<\/b> Hemposium<\/strong> Conference<\/strong><\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>
Link to Program<\/a> ~ <\/strong>Link to Speakers<\/a>
<\/strong><\/h4> <\/a><\/b>5 pm : <\/b>HEMP Olympix <\/strong><\/a>Joint Rolling First Heats<\/h2>
6 pm <\/b> : Roadside Drug Testing – Safer Roads or Bigger Brother?<\/h2>
Speakers<\/strong>: TBC<\/p>
Tom Brown
Fiona Patten [Reason MLC Victoria]
David Shoebridge [Greens MLC NSW]<\/p> <\/a>7.55 pm : Ganja Faeries<\/a> Burlesque Performance<\/strong><\/h2>
8 pm : <\/b>Cannabis Comedy Show<\/a><\/h2>
10 pm : Harvest Ball<\/b><\/a><\/h2>
Musos TBA<\/h4>
Healers Tent @ Town Hall Garden<\/a><\/b><\/h1>
10 am \u2013 4 pm<\/b>\u00a0: The Medican Community Speaks Out!<\/b><\/h2>
Link to Healers Tent Program<\/a><\/h2>
Sativa Stadium<\/a><\/b><\/h1>
11 am : World Stoned Chess Championship<\/a>
<\/strong><\/h2> 11:30 am <\/b>Hemp Olympix<\/a> registration<\/b><\/b><\/h2>
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12 pm : Tug O\u2019 Drug Peace<\/b><\/h2>
12.30 pm : Hemp Olympix<\/a> First Heats<\/b> of the Bong Throw and Yell<\/em> and then the Growers Ironperson<\/em> Event.<\/h4>
2.30 pm : Fringe Hemp Olympix <\/b><\/a><\/h2>
And in 2021 we are excited to announce a new event: The Kombi Lift!! We are seeking Australia\u2019s strongest stoner!<\/h4>
5 – 11 pm Music<\/a> @ Hash Bowl Stage<\/a><\/b><\/h2>
Musos TBA<\/h4>
Chai n Vibes<\/a> – Indica Arena<\/a>
<\/b><\/h1> 10 am – 4 pm<\/b>:<\/b> Hemp Expo<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>
Link to Program<\/a> ~ <\/strong>Link to Speakers<\/a><\/h4>
Talks, workshops, demos, forum and expo on industrial hemp<\/h4>
This year the expo includes an exhibition of live industrial hemp plants!<\/h4>
5 pm<\/b>\u00a0:<\/b> Comedy<\/a> \u2013 Comedy Meditation!<\/h2>
6 pm<\/b>\u00a0:<\/b> Comedy<\/a> \u2013 Stoner Stand Up!<\/h2>
8 pm : Fire Show<\/h2>\nDancing Acrobatics Fire Show\n
8.30 pm : Music<\/a><\/h2> \u00a0\nTBA\n
4 pm\u00a0<\/b>KOMBI KONVOY<\/b><\/a><\/h1> \u00a0<\/h2>
4:20 pm * Global Marijuana March<\/a>*
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Hemp Bar<\/b><\/a><\/h1>
Roadside Attractions<\/a><\/h1>