LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Cannabis Industry Alliance (KCIA) will host the Kentucky Cannabis & Wellness Expo Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Central Bank Center in Lexington. The free community event will bring together patients, prospective patients, healthcare professionals, medical cannabis businesses, and community organizations for a day focused on education, access, and Kentucky’s medical cannabis program.
The expo is open to the public, and a medical cannabis card is not required to attend.
Throughout the day, attendees will have an opportunity to connect with dispensaries, Kentucky cultivators and processors, healthcare professionals and community partners while learning more about the state’s medical cannabis industry. The event will also feature educational panels and discussions with industry professionals covering topics relevant to patients, prospective patients and those interested in understanding Kentucky’s developing medical cannabis program.
Low-cost medical cannabis certifications available on-site
As part of the expo, KCIA will host an on-site low-cost patient drive offering $25 medical cannabis certifications for new and renewing patients.
In partnership with Kentucky Marijuana Card, licensed medical cannabis practitioners, notaries, and patient support will be available on-site, allowing eligible patients to complete the certification and application process in one convenient visit. Patients will be able to meet with a practitioner for their evaluation and certification, complete required notarization, and receive assistance submitting their application through Kentucky’s medical cannabis portal.
The certification cost is $25. An additional $25 state application fee is required when submitting an application to the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Appointments for the low-cost patient drive are encouraged and may be reserved in advance.
What to expect at the expo
The expo will include:
- Educational panels and discussions featuring industry professionals.
- Exhibitors from Kentucky dispensaries, cultivators, and processors.
- Healthcare professionals and patient resources.
- Industry partners and organizations.
- Opportunities to learn about Kentucky’s medical cannabis program.
- $25 medical cannabis certifications for eligible new and renewing patients.
