Thousands of People Attend L.A.’s First Marijuana Farmers Market

An attendee of the marijuana farmers market in Boyle Heights, that began July 4, 2014, smelled one of the plants offered. (Credit: Los Angeles Times)

by: Los Angeles Times

Posted: Jul 6, 2014 / 07:18 AM PDT

Updated: Jul 7, 2014 / 07:48 PM PDT

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The line stretched hundreds of people long down an industrial stretch of Esperanza Street, as throngs of Angelenos endured the baking heat Saturday to get into a Boyle Heights warehouse.

Inside, cannabis growers offered up their crop from glass jars labeled with gauzy names like “Blue Dream” and “Banana Kush.” Shoppers sniffed each musky container discerningly. A dizzying assortment of marijuana-infused wares beckoned from dozens of booths: balms and sunblock, organic waffles and soft pretzels, chai tea, cooking oil, lollipops in salted caramel, watermelon or key lime flavors.

“What have you got?” one man asked gruffly at a booth lined with jars. A purple chalkboard behind the folding tables advertised, “HIGH QUALITY!!! TOP SHELF!!!”

“What do you like?” replied Anthony Guillen of Cal Hemp with a smile. “Everybody’s got preferences.”

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