The NorCal Cannabis Cup brought many accomplished and talented companies, growers, and innovators to the spotlight. After careful deliberation, the judges have decided upon the winners in the following categories:
BEST BOOTH
1st Place: Exotic Genetix
2nd Place: Eve Farms
3rd Place: Nug
BEST GLASS
1st Place: Jerome Baker, Mellow Yellow Bong
2nd Place: Smoke Cartel
3rd Place: iDab Glass
BEST PRODUCT
1st Place: Mint Chocolate ChipSeeds by Exotic Genetix
2nd Place: Loaded Pre-Roll by Golden State Banana
3rd Place: Papaya Flower by Eve Farms
BEST EDIBLE
1st Place: Strawberry Express Edible Tincture by Val’s Organics with the Weed Studio City and Critical Minds
The judges said: “The taste was great; very subtle strawberry that wasn’t overpowering. The texture wasn’t too thick like others. The effects were great, too. Would highly recommend.”
2nd Place: Milk Chocolate Nug Bar by NUG
3rd Place: Origin by Atlas Edibles
BEST TOPICAL
1st Place: Hawaiian Cream by Val’s Organics with the Weed Studio City
The judges said: “It was creamy, smooth, and smelled great. [We] loved the packaging and pump, but some people with arthritis might not love the pump. It provided instant soothing and lasting effects.”
2nd Place: Smarties Cream by Connected in collaboration with Carter’s Aromatherapy Designs
3rd Place: Relief Balm made with Sherbert and AC/DC by Native Humboldt Farms
BEST CBD EDIBLE
1st Place: Caramel CBD Dark Chocolate by Chill, the Highest Chocolate
The judges said: We loved the smoky, deep dark chocolate caramel taste. It was the best of the competition samples and had very high-quality creamy