The leaves are falling, an autumn chill fills the air and the pungent smell of fresh Cannabis wafts by. Harvest isn’t the only reason for celebration; it’s also, once again, time for Leaf Magazine’s annual Halloween spooktacular: Halloweird.
Hosted on Oct. 18 at the Cedarville Lodge in Gresham, this year represents the second ghoulish gathering of its kind. With a couple thousand spooky stoners in attendance, the event was packed with copious creatures of the night. The line for entry — composed of excited guests dressed in their Hallow’s Eve best — wrapped around the parking lot outside the venue prior to opening.
The scene was a meeting of the macabre with eerie Halloween decor and a variety of entertainment and amenities available for enjoyment. Liquid libations flowed freely within the lodge, thanks to hospitality sponsor Truth Dispensary, while a thick fog rolled through the outdoor portion of the premises (and that’s not even considering the weather).
Bread Truck Records set up their mobile record store at the entrance to the event, whereas Fat Kid Food Co. and High on Tacos formed a small food cart pod at the far end of the lot. Guests could be seen walking around in a stoney daze, devouring over-the-top munchies like a horde of hangry zombies.
Other Halloweird activities included a photo booth sponsored by Sweet Tree Farms, Nomad Axe Throwing sponsored by Treasure Valley Cannabis Company and a dab activation experience sponsored by Entourage. Showing off their product line, Entourage brought a range of concentrates and vaporizers for attendees to learn more about. Their Breadstix and Papaya Juice hash rosin jars were definitive standouts from the demonstrations, with each selection featuring a distinct profile that piqued the senses.
Some of the most well-known brands in the Oregon Cannabis industry were present, vending tricks and treats from Halloween-themed booths. Edible companies Yamba Junk and Mule Extracts served up cotton candy and slushie drinks for eager guests, while farms like HQ Farms and Lowd brought some of their newest strains to see and smell. An array of dispensaries — including Up N Smoke, Dope Depot and Chalice — gave out swaths of swag, loading visitors up on anything from rolling papers to decorative signs. Processors had impressive representation from brands like Livetia, Northwest Oil Tech and Focus North, with the companies presenting a collection of concentrates for spectators to check out.
Inside the lodge, Leaf curated the space specifically for community creators. Glass artists Windstar and Hood Rat Shit Glass exhibited a menagerie of gorgeous pieces incorporating functional smokeware, pendants and some truly unbelievable sculptural work. The Oddities Booth, hosted by Street Kitty Glass and Whitney Harmon Glass, made a return this year, perfectly fitting the theme with a creepy display of taxidermy dolls, fetal animals in jars and elaborately crafted dab rigs.
Local clothing brands Nug Nips and TismWear Clothing had some of their signature merchandise available for purchase, and Mousehouse Edibles, a Portland-based confectionery company, served nonmedicated mocktails made with organic, homegrown fruit syrups.
Perhaps the most thrilling portion of the night was the award ceremony, where trophies were given out for best costumes, decorated booths and carved pumpkins. A pair dressed as Ariel and Ursula from “The Little Mermaid” won Best Team Costume for their aquatic outfits, while the awards for Best Budtender Costume and Best in Show went to an Edward Scissorhands and a Ruby Rhod from “The Fifth Element,” respectively.
Deanz Greenz won Best Branded Booth with the help of their tombstone-ice-sculpture bong that revelers could interact with outside. Tasty’s, on the other hand, took home Best Haunted Booth with a sinister-looking, spooky canopy filled with clouds and lightning made via practical effects.
Oregon Bud Company earned first place for the Pumpkin Carving Contest, the second year in a row in which they’ve placed in this category. On a particularly somber note, Robin Spencer, who carved the pumpkin for OBC last year, passed away in December 2024, so it felt fitting to see the company take home the first-place prize in her honor.
As always with Leaf events, one of the best parts of the whole evening was getting to share genuine moments with friends and acquaintances alike. One thing that differentiates the Oregon Cannabis community from any other is the overwhelming warmth and authenticity that is seemingly contagious at these kinds of get-togethers. Friendly hugs, greenery-induced grins and the passing of joints and jars back and forth. Add in some of the most passionate growers, processors, dispensaries and local artists, and it’s a recipe for one killer sesh.
A huge amount of gratitude to our presenting sponsor Buddies, as well as all the other sponsors, vendors and attendees who made the event possible. Without the amazing PNW community, Leaf wouldn’t be here, so we want to give so much appreciation to everybody who continues to show up and help make these gatherings a fun, safe place to celebrate every year. Until next year, fangs for supporting and Happy Halloween!
Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor – Buddies
Hospitality Sponsor – Truth Dispensary
Photo Booth Sponsor – Sweet Tree Farms
Experience Sponsor (Nomad Axe Throwing) – Treasure Valley Cannabis Company
Vibe and Dab Activation Sponsor – Entourage
Awards:
Best in Show (Costume) – Ruby Rhod from “The Fifth Element”
Best Budtender Costume – Edward Scissorhands
Best Team Costume – The Little Mermaid
Best Branded Booth – Deanz Greenz
Best Haunted Booth – Tasty’s
Best Carved Pumpkin – Oregon Bud Company
