After drawing around 250 guests at its debut, Cultura Con Fuego returns on Thursday, October 22, 2026, to The Lobby NJ with more brands, more live experiences, and a bigger night for Latin Heritage Month.
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The second annual event brings together New Jersey cannabis brands, creatives, artists, DJs, food, drinks, and the community that shapes the culture. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the event runs from 7:00 to 11:00 PM. Tickets are $20, and the event is 21 and over.
Cannabis and Latin Heritage Month Party in Elizabeth
Guests can expect live music from the band Tipico Elite and a live performance by Bomba Puertoriqueñia, an Afro-Puerto Rican bomba ensemble, alongside DJ sets by DJ Rozway, food, games, networking, special guests, prizes, and a few surprises throughout the night. Live bomba, a drum and dance tradition rooted in Puerto Rico’s Afro-Caribbean heritage, anchors the night’s cultural programming.
Brand activations include a dab bar and rolling station hosted by Higher Function and sponsored by MPX and Anthologie, plus an additional rolling station hosted by It’s All Good and sponsored by allday, with more experiences to be announced.
“Year one taught us that when we bring people together around cannabis, culture, and community, we create something bigger than an event. We create connections, open doors, and build opportunities for people to grow together. This event matters because it gives our community a space to be seen, heard, and celebrated while showing the next generation what’s possible when we support one another. We’re taking everything we learned in year one and using it to make year two even more impactful, inclusive, and meaningful,” said the noted Brand Ambassador Toast.
Sponsors and Participating Brands
Cultura Con Fuego 2026 is supported by New Jersey cannabis brands and community partners, including Aaja Premium Cannabis, Budzooka Dispensary, Toast, Million Links, Melting Point Extracts (MPX), Anthologie, Higher Function, Smokiez Edibles, Green Lightning, Soul Lit, Loud Pack Lu, allday, Garden Greens, Barry’s, Smoke That Smoke, Latino Cannabis Alliance, My Dad’s Stash, Astro’s, Glass Meadows, The Three Amigos, It’s All Good, Bango, Elyon, Capitol Extracts, Growfather, Journeyman, Bosky, Sky High Ice Cream, Kalo, Mindflex, Stereo Flower, World Star Labs, Heavy Hitters, Authorized Dealer, Medusa Distribution, Pheno Tommy, Heady NJ, Cannacoverage and Unity Bank.
Featured Latino-Owned Budzooka Dispensary
Budzooka Dispensary is a Latino-owned dispensary and the featured sponsor. They’re located near the venue at 142 Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201. Budzooka is proud to support the event in its own community.
“Our mission is to serve our community, especially our Latino community. This event creates an opportunity to bring together the top brands in New Jersey cannabis while bringing our customers and the Latino community under one house to celebrate our past, our present, and our future. Invitees can expect to be dazzled by the live music, traditional performances, delicious food, multiple activations, including the dab bar and VIP rollers, but most of all the amazing people in the New Jersey cannabis community,” said James Tundidor, Jr., owner of Budzooka Dispensary.
They offer premium strains, edibles, and concentrates at prices that work for everyone, with top-tier quality at every price point. It is a locally family-owned dispensary. So, Budzooka is deeply rooted in Elizabeth and gives back through education, the arts, and community service.
Cultura Con Fuego Party Details
| Detail | Information |
| What | Cultura Con Fuego, a night of music, culture, cannabis, and community |
| When | Thursday, October 22, 2026. 7:00 to 11:00 PM |
| Where | The Lobby NJ, 821 Spring Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 (free parking) |
| Tickets | $20 at eventbrite.com/e/cultura-con-fuego-2026-tickets-2002746941013 |
| Ages | 21+ |
| Refunds | No refunds |
Noted Brand Ambassador Toast
Toast is a proud Puerto Rican cannabis advocate, 2× award-winning Brand Ambassador, and Sales Account Manager with over five years of experience in New Jersey’s cannabis industry. Passionate about his Hispanic roots, Toast uses his platform to celebrate Latino culture, uplift entrepreneurs, and break stigma through education, community initiatives, and culturally driven events like Cultura con Fuego.
His mission is to bring culture, community, and cannabis together while inspiring the next generation.
Latino Party Promoter Mr. Million Links
Links, widely known as Mr. Million Links, is a proud Dominican-Puerto Rican cannabis advocate, Certified Ganjier, and industry professional with over three years of experience spanning sales, brand development, marketing, and community engagement in New Jersey’s cannabis industry. Rooted in his Hispanic heritage and driven by a passion for culture, music, art, and entrepreneurship, Links uses his platform to bridge the gap between cannabis, culture, and community.
Through brand partnerships, educational initiatives, and culturally driven events like Cultura con Fuego, he creates spaces that celebrate Latino identity, amplify underrepresented voices, and foster meaningful connections across the industry.
His mission is to break stigma through education, empower the next generation of cannabis professionals, and build a lasting legacy where culture, community, and cannabis thrive together.
