Ventura’s calling, and we’re answering. Hall of Flowers 2025 takes over the Ventura County Fairgrounds March 19-20, and we’re rolling deep! Years in this game have us primed to cover every corner of this beast. Joey Brabo and Adam ILL are riding with us, and we’re kicking it off the BAKED!way.
Here’s your guide to what we’ll be up to, and why this year’s show has us fired up:
Pre-Game Heat: ALRIGHTY THEN!
March 18, we’re unleashing ALRIGHTY THEN!—our Ace Ventura-themed pre-event with Respect My Region, crashing White House Beach Club (281 W Main St, Ventura, CA 93001) from 5 p.m. to ALLLLLLRIGHTY THEN!—Adam iLL’s channeling his inner puff detective—it’s RMR’s 14th anniversary, and Adam’s “42.0 birthday” (his real one’s March 20, but we’re too hype to wait). OCB’s coming in strong as leading sponsor—Cheech & Chong, Storz & Bickel, Treez, E10 Labs, Crown Genetics, Presidential, Fluence, and King Solomon Nutrientsadding to the vibes.
Mad River Melts, Rosin Tech, and Motley Terpz are firing up dab stations equipped with Glob Mops, and Dr. Dabber devices—while JoJo Snaps is giving everyone at the party their very own “Puff Portrait.” Exotic Pop provided limited-edition custom sodas with the event artwork, and NeuroVizr is bringing their cutting-edge NeuHead for a next-level immersive light experience that will blow your mind! Don’t miss it.——grab tickets at shotgun.live and watch our channels for more.
Day 1: Industry Deep Dive
March 19, we’re diving headfirst—Hall of Flowers, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., industry only at the Ventura County Fairgrounds (10 W Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001). Over 250 exhibitors—including Bosky Genetics, CAM, and Super Dope—jam 100,000+ square feet, and we’ll be weaving through all of the chaos, sniffing out the terps. I’m stoked to link up with my West Coast homies—those Cali legends I’ve shadowed for years, catching up over hash holes and fat dabs. This is the kind of event that turns a sesh into a reunion.
The Blueprint section’s new this year—Hall of Flowers has been hooking up brands and retailers since ’18, but now they’re cracking open new markets for 2025, bringing in out-of-state manufacturers and distributors looking to team up with Cali’s 300+ brands. Solvent Direct’s VR extraction rig’s got my attention—they’re over here living in 3025! Come sesh with us in the consumption area—Dunkz and Kayla Extracts letting the hash holes fly—watching deals spark with that ocean air in our lungs. It’s the industry’s beating heart, and we’re right there with it.
Day 2: Industry Encore
March 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—another full-throttle industry day, giving brands and buyers more time to connect, collab, and close deals at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. With over 250 exhibitors in the mix—including Humboldt Terp Council, Kushy Punch, Originals, Phat Panda, Space Gem, and Korova—the energy stays high and so will we, as industry insiders lock in partnerships and keep the terps flowing.
The Hall of Flowers app is making moves this year, streamlining brand-to-buyer transactions and keeping the business side running smooth. This isn’t just another day at the fairgrounds—it’s a goldmine of connections, innovation, and high-caliber cannabis culture.
From exclusive product drops to game-changing collabs, this is where the real industry magic happens. We’ll be on the floor, catching every moment—stay locked in with us.
After-Hours: Dual-Party Run
We’re not clocking out after hours. March 19, post-Day 1, we’re hitting both after-parties. Dimebag Darrell’s Cannabis From Hell—7 to 10 p.m., 205 N Garden St, doors at 6:30—has Doomboyz playing, Bartz BBQ cooking up, Blacktooth Whisky flowing. It’s for Dimebag—SEVEN LEAVES could have a drop, and they’re teasing a secret celeb appearance.
Then it’s AFTER-FLOWERS 2025, 7 p.m. to 11:55 p.m., The Victorian House at 211 E Santa Clara St—exclusive, suits on, drinks out. Cannabiotix and Autumn Brands execs will be there, maybe High Desert Pure or Humboldt Nation too.
What’s Got Our Attention
Here’s what’s on our radar:
- Grown Womxn Good Weed: 12-2 p.m. both days—Wendy Baker (Space Gem), Olivia Sawyer (Kush Queen), and Kelly McKnight (Green Label Rx). We’re snapping Polaroids and soaking up their stories.
- Blueprint: Out-of-state deal-making and tech—we’re keeping an eye on this new section’s moves.
- Iconoclasts Speaker Series:
March 19
- 12 p.m.: “Resurrection of Legacy Cannabis Prisoners” Manndie Tingler (Prophet Brands), Quawnaty “Bosco” Adams (Chasin’ Freedum Foundation), Mike Majix Yuen (Cartel Crew), Corvain Cooper (40 Tons), Luke Scarmazzo (Prophet Brands)
- 1 p.m.: “High Finance” Kristi Vaneé Kem (Dope CFO), Tom Sheridan Esq. (MWG Holdings), Kyle Sherman (Flowhub)
- 2 p.m.: “Top-Shelf Cultivation at Scale” AUTUMN SHELTON (Autumn Brands), Neema Samari (Cannabiotix), moderated by Joey Brabo
- 3 p.m.: “I Love New York Cannabis” Anna Willey (CAM), Vladimir Bautista (Happy Munkey), Benjamin Kraim (WeedFeed)
4 p.m.: “TED Talks Live!” Ted Lidie (Alien Labs), Thomas Araujo (Dope As Yola)
March 20
- 12 p.m.: “Your Network is Your Net Worth” Ramon Garcia (Equity Trade Network), Jun S. Lee (NABIS), Dustin Moore (Embarc)
- 1 p.m.: “Good PizzZa Live!” JP Murphy (Good PizzZa), Ryan Bartholomew (Doja Exclusive)
- 2 p.m.: “TED Talk Live!” Ted Lidie (Alien Labs)
- 3 p.m.: “First Smoke of The Day Live!” Lance H. (First Smoke of The Day), Kevin Jodrey (Wonderland Nursery), Todd McCormick (Authentic Genetics Seed Company)
From our legendary kickoff to Day 1’s industry deep dive and Day 2’s high-level networking, Ventura’s about to be the epicenter of West Coast cannabis culture. Over 250 brands, industry heavyweights dropping knowledge, and next-level connections—all fueling the future of this space. We’ll be on the ground covering it all—tap in with us, follow BAKED! on LinkedIn @terpbasel on IG, and hit up certifiedbaked.com for more.
