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The 19th annual Humboldt Hemp Fest takes place at the Mateel Community Center in Redway on Saturday, Nov. 14. A co-production of the Hemp Awareness Health Advocates and the Mateel, this event will feature speakers, vendors, art, music, and cuisine to honor the hemp plant and raise awareness about its many virtues.

Headlining the show will be Willie Nelson’s son’s band, Lukas Nelson & The Promise Of The Real. Lukas plays an original blend of blues, rock, and country, which was a highlight at this year’s Summer Arts and Music Festival. With a highly acclaimed debut EP and high profile performances such as Farm Aid under his belt, he is currently on a national tour supporting B.B. King and will be taking the night off for this special Hemp Fest performance and Mateel debut.

Also on the bill will be favorites like Darryl Cherney & The Patriot Act, Lost Coast Marimbas, Peeping Thomas, Self & Young Dru with Fortune Over Fame, Swami Beyondananda, Marjo Wilson, Mickey The Clown, Mashakai Dancers, Onyx Moon Belly Dance, Round Valley Dancers, Covelo Belly Dance, and more, plus speakers, Bill Courtney MD, Elvy Musikka, Pepples Trippet, and Ed Soukkooja with an opening prayer by Coyote Fred Downey.

Doors open at noon and entertainment begins immediately. A $10-$20 sliding scale donation is requested at the door, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information visit www.humboldthempfest.com or call the Mateel office at 923-3368.

photo: Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real will play at the 19th annual Humboldt Hemp Fest at the Mateel Community Center on Saturday, November 14.