JARS Cannabis is celebrating the opening of its newest dispensary in Madison Heights with an all-day party that includes steep discounts, live music, food trucks, and an $8,000 cash-prize skateboarding competition.
The event kicks off at 9 a.m. on Sept. 27 at the new store at 1035 E. 12 Mile Rd. and runs until 10 p.m. Along with half-off storewide sales, JARS is giving away 1,000 stash bags and offering free entry to a slate of contests and activities for adults 21 and older. A rotating lineup of DJs, brand activations, raffles, and a custom T-shirt press are scheduled throughout the day.
The celebration culminates with the JARS Skate Jam at 4 p.m., a street-style competition built in partnership with Modern Skate & Surf, a Royal Oak skate institution since 1979. The contest will feature a wedge ramp, rails, grind boxes, and quarter pipes designed by New York Design and Construction with production by Throwing Star. Veteran skaters will judge the jam-style event, with cash prizes for standout tricks and overall performance.
“Opening our 32nd Michigan store is more than a milestone,” JARS Cannabis COO Raymond Abro said. “This isn’t just another store opening. It’s where cannabis meets concrete and a full-scale cultural moment that reflects our DNA – bold, community-driven, and built for the people. Skate Jam puts that energy on display, rewarding creativity, grit, and style.”
Modern Skate & Surf owner George Leichtweis said the competition was meant to highlight the same energy that has driven skateboarding for decades.
“Working with JARS again is a natural fit,” George Leichtweis, owner of Modern Skate & Surf and competition director, said. “We’ve been building Michigan’s skate community since 1979, and this Skate Jam is authentic, credible, and rooted in the same energy that’s fueled skateboarding for decades.”
The Madison Heights shop is JARS’ 32nd location in Michigan, where it leads the state’s cannabis retail market by share.
More details on the Skate Jam, including registration and the full schedule, are available at jarscannabis.com/skatejamHome.