For most cannabis lovers, there’s never any need for an excuse to consume. Countless individuals medicate daily for specific conditions; others may use cannabis as part of their creative process or stress mitigation; and many of us simply love to kick back and roll up a joint with friends after a long day’s work. But let’s be honest — it never hurts to have one more excuse to stop into your local dispensary and pick up a new strain to sample.
Hence our calendar featuring just a few of the perfectly suitable reasons to consume cannabis this August. From National Coloring Book Day to the anniversary of Woodstock, there are plenty of dates that merit smoking, vaping, edibles, and more. We recommend printing out the calendar, getting your friends in on the plans, taking advantage of these pseudo-holidays, and adding your own ideas. Have fun this August!
August 1
Occasion: Colorado joins the Union (1876)
What you’re smoking: Rocky Mountain High
August 2
Occasion: National Coloring Book Day
What you’re doing: Vaping something artistic and hopping on the adult coloring book bandwagon.
August 4
Occasion: Obama’s birthday
What you’re smoking: Obama Kush
August 5
Occasion: Summer Olympics begin
What you’re doing: Putting the higher in “higher, faster, stronger” (and watching the opening ceremonies).
August 7
Occasion: International Friendship Day
What you’re doing: Blazing with your best buds.
August 8
Occasion: International Cat Day
What you’re doing: Watching cat videos.
August 9
Occasion: National Book Lover’s Day
What you’re smoking: Moby Dick
August 13
Occasion: National Bowling Day
What you’re smoking: A bowl of anything.
August 14
Occasion: National Creamsicle Day
What you’re doing: Pairing Orange Creamsicle with its namesake dessert.
August 15
Occasion: Anniversary of Woodstock (1969)
What you’re smoking: Jimi Hendrix, in honor of the festival’s headliner.
August 18
Occasion: National Bad Poetry Day
What you’re doing: Writing it? Reading it? Either way, pick up a creative strain.
August 19
Occasion: National Potato Day
What you’re eating: “Herb”-roasted potatoes.
August 21
Occasion: Hawaii becomes the 50th state (1959)
What you’re smoking: Maui Waui
August 24
Occasion: Anniversary of Pluto’s demotion (2006)
What you’re smoking: Pluto Kush, in loving memory of everyone’s favorite ex-planet.
August 26
Occasion: National Dog Day
What you’re smoking: Skydog (just don’t let the pups get to it)
August 29
Occasion: More Herbs Less Salt Day
What you’re smoking: More herbs!
Which occasions will you be celebrating this month? Share your answers in the comments!
