Tommy Chong Returns Home

We are thrilled to announce that Tommy Chong, legendary cannabis advocate, comedian, and actor, will be returning to his hometown of Edmonton to participate in a series of special events, including our Kick-Off Riverboat Party, meet-n-greet and an interview with his son Paris.

Keynote: Minister Nally

The Impact of the Red Tape Reduction Act on Alberta’s Cannabis Industry

Learn how the Red Tape Reduction Act is reshaping Alberta’s cannabis industry. We will discuss the progress made in reducing regulatory hurdles, enhancing sampling and retail experiences, and explore future initiatives such as farmgate sales and public consumption.

Canadian Cannabis Championship

Grow Up is proud to be bringing the Canadian Cannabis Championship back to Alberta, Sunday September 29, 2024, at the Edmonton Convention Centre. The top licensed producers in cannabis flower/pre-rolls/vape catridges and concentrates will be competing for the title of best in Canada by live judging in the Grow Up Consumption Lounge. Consumers welcome.

Canada's Largest Industry Tradeshow

Get your company in front of top growers, the best brands, largest retailers, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, hundreds of top speakers/keynotes and thousands of delegates.

Riverboat Kick-off Party Early

Limited Seats to this Exclusive Event

Saturday September 28, 2024 (8:00 pm – 11:00 pm)
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Riverboat Kick-off Party aboard the Edmonton Queen. This exclusive event is limited to just 150 tickets, offering an intimate setting to kick off the Grow Up Alberta weekend. Your ticket grants you access to a night filled with food, music, and the stunning scenery of Edmonton’s River Valley. A special opportunity to meet cannabis icon Tommy Chong as we cruise along the river. Enjoy the beats of a live DJ. Drinks will be available for purchase at the cash bar.

Retail Buyer Application

Grow Up brings Brands and Buyers together.

Are you ready to take your cannabis retail business to new heights? Step into the Brand and Buyers Zone, where retail store owners, managers, and buyers can connect with industry-leading brands and uncover the latest cannabis products and innovations.

Previous Speaking Engagements at Grow Up:
2022 Victoria BC | 2023 Alberta | 2023 Victoria BC

Che LeBlanc

Rosebud Cannabis Farms was founded by Che Leblanc, a certified permaculturist, who brings three decades of experience in the cannabis industry as a second-generation expert grower. He has grown and developed many strains of cannabis for indoor and outdoor production, incorporating environmental ethics and sustainable growing techniques. As a licensed Standard cannabis producer based near Salmo, BC, Rosebud Cannabis Farms demonstrates what premium craft sun grown cannabis can be all the while utilizing regenerative agriculture methods. The company is a combination of a vision to move back to the land for producing this amazing plant the way it has been grown for a millennia – in the sun, in the soil, in a diverse ecosystem – and, at the same time, putting people and earth ethics at the cornerstone of the business.

As founder and director of Rosebud Cannabis Farms, The Unicorn Cup music festival, Rosebud Bowl as well as being the co-founder of Antidote Processing, Che is dedicated to demonstrating a better way to live – in harmony with our planet and community while creating space for cannabis culture to once again thrive in the Kootenays and beyond. In his words, ‘we are bringing the legacy cannabis flower that made the Kooteney‘s famous to the legal marketplace’.

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