Free community event returns August 29 with farm tours, live music, and local BBQ. No cannabis experience required.
Grasshopper Farms, the 160-acre sun-grown cannabis farm in Paw Paw, will open its gates to the public on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m. for its sixth annual Open House, a rare chance to step behind the scenes of a licensed cannabis cultivation operation during peak growing season.
Guests walk the rows of the fields in small groups, meet the farmers who grow the crop, and ask as many questions as they want. The event is part of the farm’s long-standing commitment to transparency and education, and everyone is welcome, not just cannabis enthusiasts. For Grasshopper Farms, it’s an opportunity to shine a positive light on an often misunderstood industry.
“This is our favorite day of the year, and the one we’re most proud of,” said Will Bowden, Founder and CEO of Grasshopper Farms. “When we started Grasshopper Farms, we wanted to create a place where cannabis was approachable. A place where a farm is a farm, a crop is a crop, and people can have open and honest conversations about what our industry is and what it is not. Our annual open house is where this vision comes to life.”
The tour will also feature a presentation from Cole Kraten, Grasshopper Farms’ Director of Science, pulling back the curtain on just how much science happens behind the scenes of a working cannabis farm. He’ll cover everything from testing to integrated pest management to the research and experiments the team designs to vet new technology.
What began as a neighborly gesture has grown year after year into a regional draw. Last year’s Open House welcomed guests representing seven states, with visitors traveling from across Michigan and beyond for a behind-the-scenes peek at the farm’s operations.
This year’s event adds a few new local touches: Smokin’ Oak BBQ will be on-site with its food truck, and acoustic duo Broke Joe and Johnny Cashless will perform live throughout the afternoon.
Event Details
The Open House takes place Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Grasshopper Farms, 29003 CR-665, Paw Paw, MI 49079. Admission is free and open to all. Small-group field tours run throughout the event, parking and restrooms are available on-site, and photography is encouraged. No cannabis products are sold at the event, and consumption is not permitted on-site.
Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. For more information and to register, visit grasshopperfarms.com/open-house.
About Grasshopper Farms
Grasshopper Farms was founded in 2020 with a simple dream: to grow premium, sun-grown cannabis sustainably and locally. The farm is rooted in Michigan, with additional farms in Colorado and New Jersey. Behind it all is a team of passionate local farmers with more than 60 years of combined caregiver expertise, dedicated to delivering the best plants, products, and experiences.
Unlike large-scale operations that prioritize speed and volume, Grasshopper Farms focuses on craftsmanship, quality, and consistency at every step, from careful strain selection to hands-on cultivation and curing. The result is vibrant, terpene-rich flower and pre-rolls crafted for both seasoned enthusiasts and those new to the experience.
Guided by their core values of Teamwork, Passion, Sustainability, and Integrity, Grasshopper Farms is committed to education, transparency, and breaking down misconceptions about the cannabis industry, one conversation at a time. Learn more at grasshopperfarms.com.