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- Seattle_Hempfest abstract "Seattle Hempfest is an annual event in Seattle, Washington, the world's largest annual gathering advocating decriminalization of marijuana. Founded in 1991 as the Washington Hemp Expo, a self-described "humble gathering of stoners" attended by only 500 people, and renamed the following year as Hempfest, it has grown into a 3-day annual political rally, concert, and arts and crafts fair with attendance typically over 250,000. Speakers have included Seattle city council member Nick Licata, actor/activist Woody Harrelson (2004), travel writer and TV host Rick Steves (2007), (2010) former Dallas Cowboys center Mark Stepnoski (2003), and former chief of the Seattle Police Department Norm Stamper (2006). Hempfest has also in recent years attracted such well-known performers as Fishbone (2002), The Kottonmouth Kings (2004), Rehab (2006), and Pato Banton (2007) to its five stages spread throughout Myrtle Edwards Park and Elliott Bay Park, on Seattle's waterfront.Early Hempfests "featured blatant marijuana smoking"; 60 people were cited for illegal marijuana use at the 1997 Hempfest, and about 20 were arrested the following year. Eventually Hempfest and the police reached a modus vivendi: there was only one arrest in 2001. The political context surrounding marijuana in Seattle and Washington has changed considerably over the years. Washington legalized medical marijuana in 1998. In 2003, Seattle passed an initiative that made adult personal use marijuana offenses the city's lowest law enforcement priority.The 2008 Seattle Hempfest, which took place August 16–17, set a new record for attendance, topping 310,000 people. The volunteers of Seattle Hempfest were awarded the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) award for "Outstanding Cannabis Advocate of the Year Award" on October 17, 2008 at the National NORML Conference for their efforts.2011 Hempfest speakers included numerous elected officials, among them Ohio congressman Dennis Kucinich, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, City Attorney Pete Holmes, a return by Councilman Licata, and Washington State Representatives Mary Lou Dickerson and Roger Goodman.2013 brought legalization to Washington State and Seattle Hempfest enjoyed a great year featuring Everlast & DJ Muggs of Cypress.The festival has an annual budget of approximately $700,000.".
- Seattle_Hempfest endDate "2012-08-17".
- Seattle_Hempfest location Myrtle_Edwards_Park.
- Seattle_Hempfest location Seattle.
- Seattle_Hempfest location Washington_(state).
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- Seattle_Hempfest wikiPageExternalLink history.
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- Seattle_Hempfest attendance "310000".
- Seattle_Hempfest begins "2013-08-16".
- Seattle_Hempfest budget "700000.0".
- Seattle_Hempfest caption "Seattle city council member Nick Licata speaking at the 2009 Seattle Hempfest".
- Seattle_Hempfest ends "2013-08-18".
- Seattle_Hempfest frequency "Annually".
- Seattle_Hempfest genre "Political".
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- Seattle_Hempfest last "2012-08-17".
- Seattle_Hempfest location "Myrtle Edwards Park, Seattle, Washington, USA".
- Seattle_Hempfest member "Hempfest Central".
- Seattle_Hempfest member "Seattle Peace Heathens Community Action Group".
- Seattle_Hempfest name "Seattle Hempfest".
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- Seattle_Hempfest organised "Vivian McPeak".
- Seattle_Hempfest yearsActive "1991-08-01".
- Seattle_Hempfest subject Category:Cannabis_events.
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- Seattle_Hempfest comment "Seattle Hempfest is an annual event in Seattle, Washington, the world's largest annual gathering advocating decriminalization of marijuana. Founded in 1991 as the Washington Hemp Expo, a self-described "humble gathering of stoners" attended by only 500 people, and renamed the following year as Hempfest, it has grown into a 3-day annual political rally, concert, and arts and crafts fair with attendance typically over 250,000.".
- Seattle_Hempfest label "Seattle Hempfest".
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- Seattle_Hempfest depiction Nick_Licata_at_Seattle_Hempfest.jpg.
- Seattle_Hempfest homepage www.hempfest.org.
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- Seattle_Hempfest name "Seattle Hempfest".