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Missoula Hempfest began as the Missoula Hempfest and Alternative Living Faire back in the fall of 1993. It was started by a local hemp seamstress named Marianne Smith who owned the business Blue Heron Hemp.
Today, the festival's primary purpose is to increase awareness of the many uses of industrial hemp as a viable economic resource and the alternatives available to us through healing, eating, building, thinking, and living. Approximately 3000-4000 people attend the one day event. Beginning in 2007, Missoula Hempfest became the annual fundraiser for Montana Hemp Council.
A team of 4-6 core organizers coordinate Missoula Hempfest and along with the help of 30-50 volunteers, are successful in making it one of Missoula's most popular festivals!
It is always held the first Saturday after Labor Day in September. The 2009 Hempfest is Saturday, September 12th Noon-10:30PM at Caras Park in downtown Missoula, Montana. Click here for a map.
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