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The Alien Labs pop-up booth features bold branding, cosmic visuals, and a vibrant display of top strains and merch.

Cannabis Events That Stick: How Alien Labs, Connected & Smoken Promises Show Up for the Culture


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In a world of scrolls, swipes, and non-stop digital noise, some of the most powerful cannabis brand moments still happen face to face.
The best cannabis events don’t feel like marketing. They feel like culture.
When you walk into a well-done pop-up or budtender experience, it’s not just about swag or samples. It’s about meeting the people behind the flower, hearing how a strain came to be, getting answers to real questions, and forming connections that carry all the way back to the retail floor.
That’s exactly what happened when [Alien Labs](https://alienlabs.org/ "Alien Labs"), [Connected](https://connectedcannabisco.com/ "Connected"), and [Smoken Promises](https://smokenpromises.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqoK2SxkEmd9czUYnjTa4XnyEWuofZrBFoVkFJV45qVYmUtvLIe "Smoken Promises") showed up at Club Meadow in San Francisco—turning our space into a full-sensory brand experience designed to engage, educate, and celebrate California’s cannabis community.

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### More Than a Pop-Up: A Cannabis Event That Hit Different

Budtenders and retail teams from Sacramento to Santa Rosa lined up outside before doors opened, excited to meet the teams behind some of California’s most sought-after flower and concentrates.
Once inside, each brand brought their own flavor:

- __[Alien Labs](https://alienlabs.org/ "Alien Labs")__ introduced guests to limited drops like JackH x G13, a standout cultivar praised for its intense flavor, smooth smoke, and deeply balanced high. For many, it was the favorite of the day—an experience that couldn’t be replicated through photos or menus alone.
- __[Connected Cannabis Co.](https://connectedcannabisco.com/ "Connected")__, a pioneer in designer indoor flower with deep legacy roots, gave attendees a firsthand look (and taste) at their newest cultivars—helping translate their years of cultivation mastery into stories budtenders could share with customers.
- __[Smoken Promises](https://smokenpromises.com/ "Smoken Promises")__, a newer brand born from a partnership between Connected and streetwear label Broken Promises, bridged cannabis and emotion-driven design. Their booth blended fashion, storytelling, and top-shelf flower into a single immersive experience.
- Throughout the event, the vibe was unmistakable: engaged teams, genuine conversations, and plenty of hands-on education. Attendees weren’t just sampling—they were learning, asking thoughtful questions, and deepening their knowledge about the products they’d be recommending during the busiest weeks of the year and beyond.

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### Why In-Person Cannabis Events Still Matter

In an industry shaped by compliance hurdles, limited marketing channels, and fragmented supply chains, in-person cannabis events have become essential.
They give brands a rare chance to:

- Build direct relationships with the people who influence purchasing decisions every day
- Share product stories and cultivation philosophy without the filter of an Instagram algorithm
- Stand out in a sea of SKUs through real, memorable experiences
- In a world where screens dominate and messages fly fast, events like this remind us what can only happen face to face.

For budtenders and retail teams, these events offer more than just a good time. They’re moments of education, inspiration, and community—where staff can taste, touch, and trust what they’re selling, making them more confident and compelling on the floor.
When events are done right, they don’t just boost sales—they build loyalty.

### Meadow: A Cannabis Event Space with a Mission

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At Meadow, we’ve always believed cannabis is about more than transactions. It’s about __connection, community, and shared experience__.
That’s why our San Francisco HQ has evolved into more than a workplace—it’s a hub for the cannabis community. Over the years, we’ve hosted everything from:
- Pop-ups and product drops
- Educational workshops and trainings
- Farmers markets and craft showcases
- Fireside chats and panel discussions

Each event reflects Meadow’s ethos: create welcoming spaces where the industry can gather, learn, celebrate, and grow together.
And we’ve made it easy for brands and retailers to do just that—with support for __compliant event check-in, onsite POS, delivery ordering, and white-glove planning support__ from our team.
Whether you’re launching a product, training budtenders, or building brand presence in California, __our event space is here to help bring your vision to life__.

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### Want to Host a Cannabis Event That Sticks?
If you’re a cannabis brand, retailer, or distributor looking to connect in real life—Meadow can help. Let’s create something memorable, together.

📩 Email us at events@getmeadow.com

🌐 Learn more at [visit getmeadow.com](https://getmeadow.com/)


(OG) The Alien Labs pop-up booth features bold branding, cosmic visuals, and a vibrant display of top strains and merch.

Real connection hits different. See how Alien Labs, Connected, and Smoken Promises created hands-on brand moments that educated, inspired, and stuck with California’s budtenders.

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