As July turns up the heat, so does Ohio’s cannabis community. While the 4/20 holiday may get the most fanfare, 7/10 is growing in popularity especially for patients and enthusiasts who favor cannabis concentrates like badders, shatters, waxes, live rosin, and others.
Why 7/10? Just flip the numbers upside down. “710” becomes “OIL,” and for over a decade now, July 10th has served as the unofficial celebration of cannabis extracts—and the science, healing, and craftsmanship behind them.
The Origins of 710: From Underground to Industry-Wide
Unlike 4/20, which traces back to high schoolers and Grateful Dead shows in the ’70s, 710 is a newer cultural phenomenon, sparked by the rise in popularity of cannabis concentrates. The term started gaining traction in underground forums and hip hop lyrics in the early 2010s, eventually taking off on social media as dabbing became more mainstream.
As solventless and CO₂-extracted oils started showing up in dispensaries, patients who needed stronger, more targeted relief—especially for chronic pain, PTSD, and neurological conditions—found a new path to wellness. These refined, potent products offered clean, fast-acting medicine without the need for combustion.
Now, over a decade later, 710 is a day reserved by the cannabis community to “concentrate” on its oil, celebrating the plant’s potential for deep healing and innovative forms of administration.
710 in Ohio: What to Expect This Year
Ohio’s cannabis culture continues to evolve. With the state’s dual-use market rolling out, and cultivators now licensed for adult use and medical sales, 710 in 2025 feels particularly meaningful.
Here’s how Ohioans are celebrating this year:
- Dispensary Deals: Patients and adult-use consumers can expect deep discounts on concentrates and cartridges, with many dispensaries like Pure Ohio Wellness and The Botanist promoting limited-edition drops and exclusive 710 incentives.
- Patient- and budtender-centered education seshes: Patients, consumers and budtenders alike will learn so much from Mary’s deep dive into the endocannabinoid system on Saturday 7/12 at the Columbus Depot Event Center. It’s free, sessions will be at noon and 3 pm. Register here.
- Music Festivals: Some communities are throwing 710-themed music and art shows, merging cannabis culture with creative expression. The Ohio Valley 710 Festival will take place in Cadiz starting today through Sunday.
Concentrates and the Future of Cannabis Medicine
For many Ohio patients, especially those managing severe or treatment-resistant symptoms, concentrates provide higher potency and faster relief than flower. And with innovations in solventless extraction and terpene preservation, today’s oils are not only cleaner—they’re often tailored to specific therapeutic outcomes.
As the adult-use market grows, the need for patient education and mindful consumption grows too. That’s why MedicateOH continues to spotlight the ways cannabis can be used responsibly and effectively, especially on days like 710, where fun and function intersect.
Celebrate with Care
From your favorite dispensary deals to live rosin tastings and terpene sound baths, 710 in Ohio is shaping up to be both a celebration and a conversation—about health, access, and the future of healing.
Whether you’re dabbing live rosin or hitting some RSO, 710 is a moment to pause and appreciate the alchemy of the plant, the people who work hard to refine it, and the progress Ohio continues to make toward a more inclusive, informed cannabis community.
Happy 710, Ohio! Stay safe, stay hydrated, and stay lifted—mindfully.
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