A record-breaking 530,204 grams of cannabis products are packed and ready for shipment, as the High Times Cannabis Cup Michigan: People’s Choice Edition prepares to launch 3,300 judging kits across the state, April 16.
Cannabis Cup is the largest cannabis competition in Michigan, and this year’s People’s Choice format will give Michiganders the opportunity to judge the best cannabis products the state has to offer. The intake process wrapped up this week and shattered national High Times competition records, bringing in a whopping 530K grams of marijuana, 94,856 units of product, 75 local brands participating, and 459 product entries. 2021’s competition featured 290,596 grams of cannabis products and nearly 300 product entries.
“We expected the numbers to be big but were pleasantly surprised at the sheer volume of entries submitted and the number of dispensaries who want to carry judging kits at their stores,” said Mark Kazinec, High Times director of events and competitions. “This is shaping up to be the largest Cannabis Cup in High Times history, featuring more categories than ever before. We opened new medical categories, in addition to recreational, to serve the legacy medical patients who have helped build this industry. We can’t wait to see the kits on store shelves starting April 16.”
Judging kits will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Pricing is estimated between $100-$300 depending on the category, and kits may include 15-35 different samples of product. Judging kits come in a smell-proof backpack with scorecards, and judges are asked to give detailed comments on aesthetics, aroma, taste and effects of each product. Cannabis Cup previously featured 10 separate judging categories, but 2022’s competition will feature 17.
Everyday cannabis users will have the chance to sample and vote on categories like best indica, sativa, edibles, concentrates and more. This year’s competition features the most judges in High Times history at 3,300. Cannabis connoisseurs will have the opportunity to purchase judging kits at 34 dispensaries across the state, including the U.P. starting April 16. Winners will be announced June 26 during the High Times Cannabis Cup Michigan Awards Show.
Michigan’s Cannabis Cup is presented by House of Dank. Additional sponsors include Pure Options, Hayat and Canna Boys. For contest rules, as well as a list of Michigan’s previous Cannabis Cup winners visit cannabiscup.com
Key Dates for Michigan’s Cannabis Cup 2022:
March 21 – 25: Submission deadline for competitors
March 29 – April 8: Intake and product submissions
April 16: Judging kits become available across Michigan
April 16 – June 12: Judging timeframe
June 26: Award Show announcing the winners
Categories for Michigan’s Cannabis Cup 2022
Best-of Recreational
● Indica Flower
● Sativa Flower
● Hybrid Flower
● Pre-Rolls
● Infused Pre-Rolls
● Solvent Concentrates
● Non-Solvent Concentrates
● Distillate Vape Pens and Cartridges
● Non-Distillate Vape Pens and Cartridges
● Edibles: Gummies
● Edibles: Non-Gummies
● Sublinguals, Capsules, Tinctures + Topicals
Best-of Medical
● Indica Flower
● Sativa Flower
● Hybrid Flower
● Pre-Rolls
● Edibles