Here’s Why Red Rocks Doesn’t Host Weed Events

Dear Stoner: Will we ever be able to have a cannabis event at Red Rocks?
Sherm

Dear Sherm: Let’s not move too fast here. On one side, you have state and city rules that would make hosting a recognized cannabis event at Red Rocks Amphitheatre virtually impossible. On the other, you have decades of open cannabis use already going on at Red Rocks shows.

Most concert attendees at Red Rocks aren’t afraid to light up if they feel so inclined, though that same lack of inhibition doesn’t always translate to comedy shows, movie screenings or morning yoga. All of those events would be great if they occasionally allowed open cannabis sales or smoking, but…