The third annual Emerald Exchange took place Saturday in Malibu, showcasing sun-grown Northern California cannabis to the Southern California cannabis community.
The event included educational seminars and product demos from artisanal cannabis cultivators and medicine makers. Speakers discussed a variety of topics, including taxes, local permits and composting. Vendors offered gourmet infused food and drinks, and a “wellness spa” offered spa treatments and sound healing.
- From left, Evan Hatfield and Ava Youssefi enjoy live music during Emerald Exchange in Malibu on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Emerald Exchange is an all-day cannabis event, with a "farmer's market," cannabis-infused gourmet food, a healing yurt and live music. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
- David Perez smokes marijuana during Emerald Exchange in Malibu on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Emerald Exchange is an all-day cannabis event, with a "farmer's market," cannabis-infused gourmet food, a healing yurt and live music. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
- Marijuana samples on display during Emerald Exchange in Malibu on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Emerald Exchange is an all-day cannabis event, with a "farmer's market," cannabis-infused gourmet food, a healing yurt and live music. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
- James Quest lounges on a suspended bed during Emerald Exchange in Malibu on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Emerald Exchange is an all-day cannabis event, with a "farmer's market," cannabis-infused gourmet food, a healing yurt and live music. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
- Marijuana infused chocolate for sale during Emerald Exchange in Malibu on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Emerald Exchange is an all-day cannabis event, with a "farmer's market," cannabis-infused gourmet food, a healing yurt and live music. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
- Matthew Geddes smokes live resin during Emerald Exchange in Malibu on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Emerald Exchange is an all-day cannabis event, with a "farmer's market," cannabis-infused gourmet food, a healing yurt and live music. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
- A Marijuana plant on display during Emerald Exchange in Malibu on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Emerald Exchange is an all-day cannabis event, with a "farmer's market," cannabis-infused gourmet food, a healing yurt and live music. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
- Chris Murphy performs during Emerald Exchange in Malibu on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Emerald Exchange is an all-day cannabis event, with a "farmer's market," cannabis-infused gourmet food, a healing yurt and live music. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
- A Marijuana plant on display during Emerald Exchange in Malibu on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Emerald Exchange is an all-day cannabis event, with a "farmer's market," cannabis-infused gourmet food, a healing yurt and live music. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
- Dege Coutee smokes marijuana during Emerald Exchange in Malibu on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Emerald Exchange is an all-day cannabis event, with a "farmer's market," cannabis-infused gourmet food, a healing yurt and live music. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
- Matthew Geddes smells various types of marijuana for sale during Emerald Exchange in Malibu on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Emerald Exchange is an all-day cannabis event, with a "farmer's market," cannabis-infused gourmet food, a healing yurt and live music. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)
- Various types of resin available for purchase during Emerald Exchange in Malibu on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Emerald Exchange is an all-day cannabis event, with a "farmer's market," cannabis-infused gourmet food, a healing yurt and live music. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)