2021 California cannabis cup winners
We got a slight taste of normalcy in 2021 as cannabis events slowly albeit hesitantly returned to the scene. Some made it in person, while others opted for virtual so that they could include as many passionate individuals as possible without risking anyone's health or racing the possible re-introduction of mandates. It’s been a crazy year full of uncertainty, but Californians made the best of it by giving credit to cannabis professionals where it’s due.
The Emerald Cup
In April of 2021, growers, manufacturers, consumers, and industry leaders from all over California gathered to compete and celebrate local talent. Though format changed, the delivery of stellar winners was the same as always, with Sour Tangie by Redwood Remedies and Gelonade by Connected Cannabis Co. taking home the gold. By the time cannabis cup victors were informed, interested participants were already signing up to be part of the festivities in 2022.
NorCal High Times Cannabis Cup
High Times hosted cannabis cup events in 7 states and then followed up on that action with Hemp Cup. Juice Z by Atrium Cultivation, Alien Cookies by Sovereign’s Miracle, and Super Lemon Haze by Garcia Hand Picked were the biggest winners from the golden state across the board.
The Grow-Off
The Grow Off is a high-energy competition for cultivators with plenty of interested participants after announcing that this year’s challenge would be to see who could grow the most spectacular plants using the same clones. Hella Jelly (Very Cherry x Notorious THC) by the Humboldt boutique Fenario Farms won this one in a great show of skill.
Weedcon
Weedcon was praised this year for showcasing talented producers who chose to present well-known strains rather than brand-new creations. There were 3 cannabis cup winners in total for Best Flower including MKJ #5 (Moose Tracks X Tina) by Mohave Reserve, Peanut Butter Breath by Triple 7, and Sol Spirit Farm’s Rise and Shine Activate. The sun-grown category is where DewPoint’s London Pound Cake shone, while Papaya Sunset Hashish joints won gold for being the best Exotic Pre-roll.
The 710 Cup
Hosted by Farmers Cup, The 710 Cup took a unique approach by looking for the very best extracts on California’s market, and their results did not disappoint. XJ13 batter by Blessed Extracts took home gold alongside Errl Hill’s Forbidden Cookies for most aromatic. Last but not least Paradox’s Papaya Bomb shared the spotlight, with a solvent delight that couldn’t be beaten.
Extracts cannabis cup winners
These winners didn’t present clones, plants, or flower. Instead, they showed off some of the most incredible aromatic and flavourful extracts in Cali.
- Blessed Extracts
- Cali Kosher
- Errl Hill
- Papa’s Select
- Paradox
- Ursa
Flower cannabis cup winners
These cannabis cup winners put their growing skills to the test to present full-grown clones, plants, and expertly cured flower to be judged by an expert panel.
- Axiom Hash
- Atrium Cultivation
- Connected Cannabis Co.
- Farmer and the Felon
- Fenario Farms
- Garcia Hand Picked
- Mohave Reserve
- Redwood Remedies
- Sol Spirit Farm
- Sovereign’s Miracle
- Triple Seven
Pre-roll winner
- DewPoint
