Sarah Diesel runs down the essentials for throwing your own 420 party
It is that time of year again, and that could only mean one very special day is around the corner. Let’s be real here, this is the day that goes beyond getting medicated. 420 is the day that I get (yes, I’m going to say the “s” word) STONED!
Before I even start drafting the Evite list (Cannabis consumers, that would be tip No. 1), I make sure to start lining up the Three Ms: Medicine. Check. Munchies. Check. Music. Check.
As for medicine, and the party in general, consider a broader appeal. Your guests will be properly inspired with a selection of edibles, medicated beverages and perhaps even THC breath strips and candies—in addition to a wide variety of indicas, sativas and concentrates.
To add some flair to the mix, get a 16-foot roll of FoodSaver bags (purchased online or from a local restaurant supply store) and slice the roll into three sections. Seal one end off with a twist tie, and attach the other end to the mouthpiece attachment of your favorite vaporizer. Tada! Ginormous vaporizer bags!
Many local collectives provide medicated butter (Sometimes even coconut oil for us vegans. Yummy!). Melt it down into a pound or two of chocolate 30 minutes before the party starts, and pour the mix into a warm Pyrex bowl. Serve it with a delicious selection of fruits and cookies. A fondue fountain adds an elegant touch.
It is imperative that you label the medicated foods and keep them separate from the non-medicated food. Titration instructions on an index card will help keep your guests upright and happy versus horizontal and passed out. Sample Instructions: Eat ¼ of an edible and wait at least 1 hour before consuming more.
Assuming you have a considerable supply of hash oil, vaporizer whips and hookah coals, try the ultimate 420 party addition: the hash bar. Not a drinker myself, it is the one time each year I get to hang out at the bar!
A multitude of consumption devices and utensils should be provided for your guests. Pipes, bubblers, vaporizers, pokers, ashtrays, grinders, hemp rolling papers, joint tips, lighters, torches, glass wands, bee line and (of course) alcohol swabs to keep everything clean. Be sure to label the proper areas for medicating.
The second M—munchies—is just as important. You don’t want to get everybody nice and stoned, only to have to party thin out when the munchies kick in! Have plenty of scrum-didley-umptious goodies for every palate. Salty, savory and sweet, just to name a few.
The third M—uplifting and chill music—will keep the party vibe going all night. Michael Jackson, Bob Marley and Sublime are some 4/20 favorites of mine. Assemble an eclectic plethora of music, but avoid anything overly cacophonic.
For smaller social gatherings, cannabis-themed board games make for a memorable night, and leaf-shaped ice cube trays and cookie cutters are a humorous compliment. Check out Stonerware online and at novelty gift stores.
And my only tip for a guest of a 420 party: Please don’t be the person who shows up asking, “Dude, where’s the weed?!?”
