California State Fair allows sale and consumption of marijuana for first time ever

For the first time, you can buy and use marijuana on the fairgrounds at the California State Fair.

On Friday and Saturday, folks are only allowed to consume non-inhalable products like edibles and marijuana-infused drinks. Starting Sunday, people will be allowed to smoke it in a separate area further back near the soccer complex.

Organizers say they aren’t allowed to have alcohol and weed in the same vicinity.

It’s the first fair ever in the entire country to allow the sale and consumption of marijuana.

“I think it’s really great. I’m still drinking it in, literally,” said fair-goer Randy Hill.

Organized by Embarc, anyone 21 and over can consume marijuana in the form of both inhalable and non-inhalable products. It’s an extension of their educational cannabis exhibit that’s been on display for the last three years.

“So this event has been years in the making. And many, many months of close collaboration with a variety of partners to bring this to fruition,” said the CEO of Embarc, Lauren Carpenter.

Embarc is the licensed regulator of the event. Carpenter says the partners range from state and local regulators to law enforcement and the fire marshal.