Culture
Expo Schedule
Get Ready to Roll! The countdown is on! Our carefully curated expo schedule is your go-to guide for everything going down this weekend. Light up your day with knowledge, inspiration, and good vibes—this is where community and cannabis come together.
Budding Conversations
Navigating Budding Conversations in Arkansas takes confidence and care. By staying informed, understanding your audience, and embracing your personal journey, you can help reduce stigma and speak openly about your valid, legal choices.
Strain of the Week: Black Cherry Punch
Black Cherry Punch is an 80/20 Indica-dominant hybrid delivering a sweet, fruity cherry flavor. It offers a powerful euphoric head high followed by deep physical relaxation and calming effects.
Expo Spotlight: Trevor Swedenburg
Trevor Swedenburg, VP of Culinary at Natural State Medicinals, fuses discipline, curiosity, and creativity to craft cannabis-infused cuisine that sparks memory, reflection, and flavor—served with science, soul, and a touch of rebellion.
Strain of the week: Goofiez
Goofiez is a potent, fruity hybrid that delivers giggles, good vibes, and bold effects. With vibrant buds and a wild terpene mix, it’s your ticket to laughter, relaxation, and an unforgettable high.
Expo Spotlight: Amanda Parker
Amanda Parker’s The Break Room in Bryant, Arkansas, offers a nostalgic, judgment-free space to smash stress, process emotions, and celebrate life’s highs and lows—with safety gear, humor, and heart. It’s therapy…with a bat.
Level Up Your Day
Discover how to match your cannabis experience to your mood with terpenes and cannabinoids. From chill couch days to peak performance, learn how to level up your vibe with the perfect plant power.
Big Bud Classic 2025
The Big Bud Classic 2025 celebrates Arkansas’ cannabis scene with judged and People’s Choice awards, culminating in a November awards dinner and NWA Expo announcement. Submissions run April 20–May 31—join the buzz!
Expo Spotlight: Laugh it up
Get ready to laugh at the Arkansas Cannabis and Wellness Expo on May 18! Enjoy hilarious sets from local comedians including Adam Maldonado, Lucas Aaron Smith, and the duo from the Partially Cooked podcast.