An Afternoon of BBQ, Fat Nugs, and Community in NYC
[For Immediate Release] 4/30/26 – On May 8, Fat Nugs Magazine lands in New York for something delicious – an afternoon of BBQ, infusions, fat nugs, and community.
Fat Nugs Magazine has partnered with BAKED & Ganja Bomb TV to host Fat Nugs Gets BAKED in NYC, an afternoon of BBQ and networking. This exclusive pop-up event celebrates the best of NYC cannabis culture and community, bringing together people from roles throughout the industry, from regulation and strategic operations to marketing and journalism.
Fat Nugs Editor-in-Chief Jessica Reilly-Chevalier and Ganja TV Founder Jay Frank came together to create an intentional afternoon that blends together the elements that make any event great: exceptional food, good company, and plenty of weed.
“NYC is like nowhere else in the world. I’m excited to spend time with the cannabis community in this city and take advantage of New York’s generous smoking laws to light up with friends.” Reilly-Chevalier said.
“I’m grinning like a villain, capturing the attention of Jessica, the EIC of the most dope Fat Nugs Magazine, while planning to visit the OG melting pot & see what’s afoot ganja-wise in the city.” Jay Frank, founder of BAKED and Ganja TV said. “And opting in to get BAKED!!, inviting industry leaders to showcase our vision in action—from her plans to come through town to all of this coming together? Hot damn, it’s one hell of a Fat Nugs Friday to be! Pinch me!”
To curate a personal and intimate experience, Fat Nugs Gets BAKED in NYC is an invite-only event. Companies interested in advertising or sponsoring Fat Nugs Gets BAKED in NYC can contact Fat Nugs Magazine for details.
About Fat Nugs Magazine
Fat Nugs Magazine is an independent cannabis publication dedicated to authentic storytelling, cultural exploration, and education around cannabis and plant medicine. With both collectible print editions and a widely distributed weekly digital magazine, FNM highlights the people, science, culture, and craft behind the plant while supporting the communities that shape the industry.
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About BAKED
BAKED!! is a tiger-by-the-tail vision and movement celebrating cannabis culture through authentic content creation. At its core: get chefs baked, then create dishes through the lens of Queen Sativa in thematic and dramatic cooking competitions in NYC—the melting pot itself. We’re on a high road mission to normalize cannabis culture while embodying ESG + DEI + THC for joyful balance. JOIN US.