Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters' Acid Tests (1964–1966)

1. The Pranksters begin the Furthur bus trip

   Jun 17, 1964Labels: Furthur bus, La Honda, Merry Pranksters

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2. Kesey publishes *Sometimes a Great Notion*

   Jul 27, 1964Labels: Ken Kesey, Sometimes a

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3. First Acid Test held at “The Spread”

   Nov 27, 1965Labels: The Spread, Ken Babbs, Acid Test

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4. San Jose Acid Test features first “Grateful Dead” show

   Dec 4, 1965Labels: San Jose, Grateful Dead

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5. Kesey sentenced after marijuana arrest

   Jan 17, 1966Labels: Ken Kesey

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6. Trips Festival brings Acid Test style to a mass event

   Jan 21, 1966Labels: Trips Festival, Longshoremen's Hall

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7. Kesey flees to Mexico amid mounting legal pressure

   Feb 1, 1966Labels: Ken Kesey, Mexico

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8. Kesey arrested after returning to the U.S.

   Oct 20, 1966Labels: Ken Kesey

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9. “Acid Test Graduation” held on Halloween

   Oct 31, 1966Labels: Acid Test, Merry Pranksters

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10. Tom Wolfe publishes *The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test*

    Aug 1, 1968Labels: Tom Wolfe, The Electric

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11. *Magic Trip* releases recovered Furthur footage

    Aug 5, 2011Labels: Magic Trip, Furthur footage

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12. San Jose marks Acid Test legacy with a public plaque

    Dec 4, 2025Labels: San Jose, public plaque

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