CA State Fair Cannabis Awards 2023
The 2nd edition of the California State Fair Cannabis Awards featured the “California Cannabis Exhibit,” a curated showcase celebrating California’s cannabis industry. The exhibit was held indoors on July 14th – 30th, 2023 at Expo Center Building 6 and highlighted the history, craft, and story of California cannabis.
This year, this science-based cannabis competition again focused solely on evaluating flower, spanning three divisions: Indoor, Outdoor, and Mixed Light. Each division encompassed eleven categories, including three primary cannabinoids, six terpenes, one co-dominant terpene profile, and total terpene content.
Every submission underwent rigorous lab testing adhering to the highest standards, resulting in a chemometric report validating division and category results. Medals were granted based on terpene or cannabinoid abundance within each of the eleven categories. Terpene winners underwent further assessment by category, considering the ratio of each terpene against the overall terpene concentration in each submission. This meticulous process ensured accurate classification, preserving the authenticity of each flower’s distinct composition.
Golden Bear trophies, also recognized as “Best of California” trophies in accordance with CA State Fair tradition, were bestowed upon the top Gold Medallists from each category across the entirety of the competition, representing the ultimate all-around winners.
These are the winners of the CA State Fair Cannabis Awards 2023!
Golden Bear: Best of California
(Indoor)
THCa: 1st Place: Mercy Grown – John Lemmon
CBGa: 1st Place: Nimbus Cannabis – Prism
Myrcene: 1st Place: Mercy Grown – Pie Scream
Limonene: 1st Place: MOCA Humboldt – Caffeine
Co-Dominant Terpene (MCL): 1st Place: High Grade Farms – Grape Gushers
Total Terpene Content: 1st Place: Mercy Grown – Pie Scream
(Outdoor:)
CBDa: 1st Place: Heartrock Mountain Farm – Love and Laughter
Terpinolene: 1st Place: Esensia – Maracuya
Caryophyllene: 1st Place: Talking Trees Farms – Rainbow Beltz
Pinene: 1st Place: Farmer & the Felon by Hogwash Pharms – Grape Ape
Ocimene: 1st Place: Greenshock Farms – Passion Orange Guava
Outdoor Category
THCa:
1st Place: Happy Day Farms – Strawberry Biscotti
2nd Place: Sonoma Hills Farm – Glitterbomb
CBDa:
1st Place: Heartrock Mountain Farm – Love and Laughter
2nd Place: Sonoma Hills Farm – Gush Mints 1:1
Co-Dominant Terpene (MCL):
1st Place: Organic Medicinals – Jelmints
2nd Place: Savage Farms – Slurty 3
Myrcene:
1st Place: Esensia – Pixie Dust
2nd Place: Farmer & the Felon by Soma Rosa Farms – Grape Sorbet
Caryophyllene:
1st Place: Talking Trees Farms – Rainbow Beltz
2nd Place: Naughty Squirrel Farms – Dirty Skittles
Limonene:
1st Place: Martyjuana – Supreme Gelato
2nd Place: Lake’s Own – Biscotti
Pinene:
1st Place: Farmer & the Felon by Hogwash Pharms – Grape Ape
2nd Place: Farmer & the Felon by Soma Rosa Farms – Blue Dream x Key Lime Pie
Ocimene:
1st Place: Greenshock Farms – Passion Orange Guava
2nd Place: Greenshock Farms – Tropical Sleigh Ride
Terpinolene:
1st Place: Esensia – Maracuya
2nd Place: Esensia – Rose Petal
Indoor Category
THCa:
1st Place: Mercy Grown – John Lemmon
2nd Place: Flawless Cannabis – Phatburger
CBGa:
1st Place: Nimbus Cannabis – Prism
2nd Place: MOCA Humboldt – Grape Cookies
Co-Dominant Terpene (MCL):
1st Place: High Grade Farms – Grape Gushers
2nd Place: Flawless Cannabis – Phatburger
Myrcene:
1st Place: Mercy Grown – Pie Scream
2nd Place: MOCA Humboldt – Apples & Bananas
Caryophyllene:
1st Place: MOCA Humboldt – Zkittlez
2nd Place: Mercy Grown – Sherbcrasher GMO
Limonene:
1st Place: MOCA Humboldt – Caffeine
2nd Place: Moon Valley Cannabis – Candy Rain
Ocimene:
1st Place: Nimbus Cannabis – Prism
2nd Place: Wood Wide – Dutch Treat
Terpinolene:
1st Place: MOCA Humboldt – Super Lemon Mac
2nd Place: Northern Emeralds – Durban Poison
Total Terpene Content:
1st Place: Mercy Grown – Pie Scream
2nd Place: MOCA Humboldt – Caffeine
Mixed Light Category
THCa:
1st Place: Stardusted Farms – Lemon Bars
2nd Place: Harborside Farms – Glitter Bomb
CBDa:
1st Place: Glass House Farms – Jelly Fish
2nd Place: Foothill River Farms – CBD Gush Mints
Co-Dominant Terpene (MCL):
1st Place: Sol Spirit Farm – Element
2nd Place: True Mom & Pop – Banana Pancakes
Myrcene:
1st Place: Talking Trees Farms – Macalato
2nd Place: Higher Heights – Mendo Crumble
Caryophyllene: 1st Place: Harborside Farms – Cherry Dosido
2nd Place: Higher Heights – Mendo Crumble
Limonene:
1st Place: Stardusted Farms – Lemon Bars
2nd Place: Northern Emeralds – Legendary OMG
Ocimene:
1st Place: Family First Farms – Black Apple Kush
2nd Place: (Not provided)
Total Terpene Content:
1st Place: Higher Heights – Mendo Crumble
2nd Place: Sol Spirit Farm – Element
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