Approximately 8,000 people attended the two-day Pocono Canna Fest held at the West End Fairgrounds.

Event organizer April Fairchild noted, “I work every single day for one time a year to get the news out. We provide alternative health options to people in pain, troubled with sleep and other conditions.”

Organizers and vendors came from as far away as Boston and West Virginia, in addition to many locals. John Calabrese, owner of “Dangerously Delicious” sold homemade cookies including flavors such as chocolate chip snickerdoodle infusion.

He also had a “mind eraser” which “ is packed with cannabis and you blast people with it.”

Michele Riaz, Kutztown, served “Muncheez” infused edibles including brownies, rice crispy treats and fruity pebbles treats. John Hughes, Bucks County, offered hand made jewelry, crystals and incense. Hughes has been selling his wares for 15 years, with a store in Rice’s Farmers Market.

A doctor from Treetop Remedy, a legal certifier, was able to issue medical marijuana cards.

The “Gifted Gorilla” of the Poconos was decked out in a marijuana leaf outfit, right down to his sneakers. He noted he is, “A musician that makes all kinds of music and is on all platforms.”

Beautiful “old time shenanigans” filled the air by “Dill Weed” from Lancaster. Kimberly Reddinger-Weit played bass while Eric Weit was on banjo and sang.

Gordy Weinstein, Boston, is an advocate and life coach. His goal is to “switch people off big Pharma drugs and use a nonaddictive alternative.” He noted, “The products are all natural ingredients and work better.”

Liliana Colon, Dunmore, holds the title of the first female woman of color with a license to grow and process hemp in Chester County. Colon noted, “Everything is organic. There are no pesticides.” and explained that the cannabinoid level is the legal level. Her online store Blyssolutuons.com offers various creams and products “ to get relief organically.”

One of a kind upcycled and recycled clothing was available, made by Designer Betty Roebuck, Mount Airy.

“I repurpose for sustainability. I do the patchwork and deconstruct and reconstruct,” Roebuck said.

Andy and Elizabeth Williams took a day trip from West Virginia as they heard about the event through a friend. They attended as it was “exciting to hear about such a unique event.”

A unique event it was. Attendees could purchase numerous kinds of edibles, hemp or CBD products, enjoy the music and shop for homemade goods.