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Thank you to all the participants, judges and attendee's at this years 8th Annual Emerald Cup! |
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 The 2011 Emerald Cup Winners! In a region of the World, known for the most hospitable climate and growing conditions, Mendocino County sets a standard for cannabis many have attempted to duplicate without success. All growers here argue the sun provides nutrients to the plant unobtainable artificially with any lighting system used in popular indoor growing operations in other regions of the World.... READ MORE  |
 The 2011 Emerald Cup Awards! The recipients of the Mendocino Emerald Cup awards take home glass pieces designed and created by renowned glass artisans who appreciate the same level of craftsmanship required to produce quality medicine for medical cannabis patients . The glass blowing industry works synonymously with medical marijuana, both forging new trails, creatively developing new levels.... READ MORE |
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 Huge thanks to our Sponsors! The Emerald Cup would not be possible without the financial support of the many sponsors participating in the event. Sponsors enjoy unique exposure opportunities in video coverage and strategic branding placement in the venue during the event. Sponsors are promoted through the Emerald Cup's social media components and through inclusive media coverage. If you would like information about sponsorship, vending and branding opportunities through the Emerald Cup, send your information via email to info (at) theemeraldcup (dot) com, and someone from our team will contact you to design the best exposure package for your company.... READ MORE |
 This Years Emerald Cup 2012! We've already locked down the date and we are ready to rock with this years 9th Annual Emerald Cup! The Emerald Cup will be taking place December 15th, 2012 in the Emerald Triangle. Stay Tuned in for more info. Get ready as this is going to be our biggest and best year and we can't wait to see all the amazing contestants, attendee's, vendors and entertainment! This is one of the longest running Medicinal Marijuana Cups in the world! Don't miss this years festivities! |
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Big Thanks to all those that help make it happen! Glass Blowers Due to the last minute nature of the show we really appreciate all of the wonderful glass blowers who worked tirelessly to provide such unique one of a kind pieces for the cup winners and Lifetime Achievement Award. Production Crew With the recent Federal Crackdowns and last minute nature of this show, We thanks all of the staff and production crew who worked selflessly and tirelessly to make this event magical. Words do not convey my appreciation and gratitude. I look forward to working with each of you on all future endevours. Special Thanks to: Sam Callie Jack Rikess Stephanie Bishop Ukiah Tellie Corey Robin A major shout out to the Day of Show Crew Puc Ritchie Aaron Corey Robin Chad Randy Ecology Crew Druid John McKee Mickey Judges: Thanks to all of the judges. You know who you are and no one understands better than me what a challnging feat it was to do what you do for the Emerald Cup Sponsors: This event would not have been possible without their continued support and sponsorship Chris VanHook and his Clean Green Program All of the fine folks with SC Labs (Josh, Alec, Jeff and Ian) Of Course, Our own Mendocino Farmers Collective Vendors: Thank you to all of the vendors for sticking with us through cold, outdoor conditions and last minute changes. We can't wait to see you next year. Speakers: What made this show unique and special was the contributions from all of the esteemed speakers who agreed to come to this event at their own cost. We are all greatly endebted to you for the information and inspiration you conveyed on our panels. Personal Thanks to Supervisor John McGowen for having the courage to come up and speak with us during such challenging times. Last, but certainly not least, special thanks to our very own Pebbles Trivett who has been a fearless leader and guiding force in the movement for decades. |
The History: About the Cup For the past seven years, Tim Blake and Area 101 have hosted the annual event that has posed the question of who grows the best medicine in Emerald Triangle and beyond… The way Tim explains it: In 2003, during the fall, a friend of mine and I got to talking about the fact that Mendocino had the best bud on the planet, but no form of acknowledgment or celebration about it. That was when it was still very iffy to be out front about having a public competition. We put out no press, just some last minute posters, word of mouth, and twenty-three entries into the ganja contest came forward. The crowd was small, with very few even willing to be in the house with their faces seen, much less come forward for their prizes. Still, it was a wild night, everyone had a ball, and other than the inevitable undercover agents, it was pleasantly uneventful. The next year we took the event more out front, putting up more posters, talking to more people, pushing the envelope. Slowly we crept into the light. Forty-three entries were put up, and the bud was overall much better then the year before, because then growers had begun growing their plants in the full sun. The show was headlined by the Avalon All-stars, with Vince Welnick sitting in. Bless his heart, it turned out to be his last gig before his unfortunate demise. By the third annual Emerald Cup competition, we all had medical permits and everyone was growing in the full sun. Marijuana was blooming right into mainstream America. The fourth year we had fifty-one entries, and in 2009 there were ninety-nine, all organic, grown in the sun as God intended. In 2010, we jumped to almost 150 entries. The judging gets harder every year. The medicine is judged on color, smell, Trichomes crystals, taste, vibrancy, and finally how it changes the consciousness. It is good to get your entries in early for our judges On Saturday evening we light the bonfire, fire up the stages, hold the ceremonies and then dance all night. It is joy to be a part of this unique event, and we intend to keep doing this every year. We all have a part in this. Thank you for yours. Find out more about our Sponsors at: www.cleangreencert.com www.SCLabs.com www.Area101.org |
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