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Cannabis Cup

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The Cannabis Cup, founded in 1988 by Steve Hager, is a renowned festival celebrating cannabis culture, with awards in categories like Best Indica, Sativa, Hybrid, Concentrates, Edibles, and more. It originated in Amsterdam but has expanded globally, with events in the U.S. and Australia, fostering community among cannabis enthusiasts. The Cup also highlights counterculture achievements, recognizing icons like Bob Marley and Bob Dylan.

History of Cannabis Cup

  • Founded in 1988 by Steve Hager
  • First U.S. Cannabis Cup held in 2010
  • Amsterdam held its final Cannabis Cup in 2014
  • 2017 marked the festival’s 30th anniversary
  • In 2018, the festival was held in July instead of November

Categories and Awards

  • Award categories include Best New Product, Best Booth, Best Glass, Best Hash, and Best Nederhash
  • U.S. Cannabis Cup recognizes Best Indica, Sativa, Hybrid, Concentrates, Edibles, and Highest Level of CBD
  • Judges decide on Best Indica, Sativa, Hybrid, Nederhash, and Imported Hash
  • Attendees vote for Best Booth, Products, and Glass at U.S. Cannabis Cup expos
  • Australian Cannabis Cup categories include Best Flower, Wax/Dab, and Hash

Community and Counterculture Involvement

  • Counterculture Hall of Fame celebrates counterculture history
  • Previous inductees include Bob Marley, Louis Armstrong, Bob Dylan, Tommy Chong, Cheech Marin, and Alexander Shulgin
  • Australian Cannabis Cup recognizes excellence in cannabis produce
  • Fosters community and camaraderie among cannabis enthusiasts
  • Impact on the local Nimbin community and the broader cannabis community

Impact and Legal Considerations

  • Australian Cannabis Cup pushes for change in the cannabis community
  • Raises awareness about medicinal cannabis
  • Operates in a legal landscape where recreational cannabis is illegal in Australia
  • Changing attitudes toward cannabis legislation influence the event’s reception
  • Event’s role in broader discourse on cannabis in Australia

Cannabis Legal Landscape

  • United States’ Marihuana Tax Act of 1937
  • Major legal reforms in cannabis legislation globally
  • Notable country-specific laws like Canada’s 2018 Cannabis Act
  • Germany’s cannabis control bill, UK’s return to class B for cannabis, and Uruguay’s Law No. 19172 on cannabis
  • Variety of legal approaches worldwide to cannabis regulation, including the Rescheduling of cannabis in 2020 and legal case Gonzales v. Raich

Cannabis Cup Data Sources

Reference URL
Glossary https:/glossary/cannabis-cup
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_Cup
Wikidata https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q948858
Knowledge Graph https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0837nh
DBPedia http://dbpedia.org/resource/Cannabis_Cup
Product Ontology http://www.productontology.org/id/Cannabis_Cup
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