Hempfest to Feature Diverse Performers

Hempfest 2004, Canada's Premiere Cannabis Event, will be featuring a diverse group of entertainers beginning tonight, August 27th, through until Sunday, August 29th. The popular event, which is now in its 6th year, is being held on Poplardale Road in Ophir Ontario.

There will be two stages set up for entertainment. The main stage will feature bands including The Barrymores, Government Joy Juice and the Goulais River Rats. The second stage will feature techno by artists including Phat City. The event will also be featuring a number of special guest speakers and a drum circle.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, August 27th

3:00 PM TBA
4:30 PM Goulais River Rats
6:00 PM Downfall
7:30 PM Opening Cerimonies
9:00 PM 5 Star Homeless
10:30 PM Government Joy Juice
12:00 AM The Barrymores

Saturday, August 28th
12:00 PM Chris Belsito
1:30 PM Pailface Boogie
3:00 PM Contests, Speakers, Games etc
6:00 PM Sean Stephens & The Chaos
8:00 PM Scott Huckabay
10:00 PM IT
11:30 PM Redefined

Sunday August 29th
11:00 AM Sunday Mass
12:00 PM Open Mike
3:00 PM Scott Huckabay (2nd Performance)

Speaker Line Up
Alison Myrden, Robert Neron, Larry Duprey, Tim Meeham, Mike Ethier, Rob Waddell, Rick Reimer, Marco Renda, The Real Fat Freddy, Marijuana Man, Kay Lee, Marc Boris St Maurice, Richard Lake, Lady Di and Grant Krieger.

Tickets for this event are available at Planetary Pride or at the gates. Pets are welcome with a special pass.

For more information or a map to the event, visit http://www.planetarypride.com.