Minnesota Awards First Cannabis Event Organizer License

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management has awarded the state’s first Cannabis Event Organizer License to the Legacy Cup Festival, a celebration coming to Minneapolis’ Surly Festival Field on Saturday, September 27.

The event — featuring live performances by Killer Mike & The Midnight Revival, Warren G, Afroman, Maria Isa, and Desdamona, co-hosted by DJ D.Mil and Mr. Peter Parker — will allow adult-use cannabis sales by two approved dispensaries, Legacy Cannabis Duluth and Waaigwan Mashkiki. Attendees must be at least 21 years old, and no alcohol will be served at the event. There will be designated consumption areas for cannabis flower and concentrate products, and all products are “required to be tested by a certified lab,” according to a press release.

Throughout the event, organizers will also be highlighting “top home growers and standout adult-use and hemp cannabis products from across the state,” according to the company’s website.

“These milestones reflect the diligent work of many people committed to growing an equitable and sustainable cannabis market in Minnesota.” — OCM Executive Director Eric Taubel, in a statement

Cannabis event licenses are covered by the cannabis legalization policy signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz (D) earlier this year.

Minnesota adult-use cannabis sales launched in earnest last week, although some stores on tribal lands had already been approved and opened for business.