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Are you ready to make history? Click the link below to enter the 2026 California Cannabis Awards. The submission window is open from February 23rd to May 22nd. Medal winners will be announced in late June. Golden Bears for licensed brands will be given out live at the California Cannabis Experience at the California State Fair on July 18th, 2026. The Golden Bear for Home Grow Competition will be awarded July 25th, 2026.

ENTER THE CCA LICENSED COMPETITION

LICENSED COMPETITION

ENTER THE CCA HOMEGROW COMPETITION

HOMEGROW COMPETITION

ENTER THE CCA LICENSED COMPETITION

LICENSED COMPETITION

HOMEGROW COMPETITION

Enter the California Cannabis Awards

Step 1 of 2

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Please select your entry category(Required)

* Repeat for multiple entries. Category selection determines judging criteria. Entries submitted in the wrong category will not be reassigned.

Sub-Category Type(Required)

Cannabis product category registration

Company Name(Required)

This is the official business name that will be announced on stage, printed on awards materials, and used in press. Please review carefully for spelling, capitalization, and formatting.

DBA / Legal Name (if different)

License Number(Required)

Contact Name(Required)

All competition and award communications will be sent to this contact. Please ensure all contact information is accurate.

Contact Number(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Business Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Product Name(Required)

This is the official product name that will be announced on stage, printed on awards materials, and used in press. Please review carefully for spelling, capitalization, and formatting. Once your submission is entered, you may not change the product that you are entering into the competition. To be eligible for judging, the product received at the drop off location must match the product entered in your submission.

Strain Name(Required)

This is the official strain name that will be announced on stage, printed on awards materials, and used in press. Please review carefully for spelling, capitalization, and formatting. Once your submission is entered, you may not change the product that you are entering into the competition. To be eligible for judging, the product received at the drop off location must match the product entered in your submission.

Is your submission a product collaboration with another brand?

YES

Medalists of collaboration products will be contacted for details so recognition may be shared between collaborators.

Product Description(Required)

Upload: Product/Packaging Photo(Required)

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Max. file size: 512 MB, Max. files: 20.

Submitted photos will be printed for onsite collateral to celebrate winners. Please ensure that photos are high-res and accurately represent the product and packaging of your specific entry.

Upload: Brand Logo(Required)

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Max. file size: 512 MB, Max. files: 20.

Are you an SC Labs client?(Required)

YES

Please provide your Sample ID as seen on your COA(Required)

Did you obtain a potency/R&D test and a PhytoFACTS report?(Required)

YES

Would you like to schedule drop off or schedule pick up?(Required)

DROP OFF

PICK UP

Please upload your entry product’s COA(Required)

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Max. file size: 512 MB, Max. files: 20.

If COA is unavailable, please be sure to upload your COA prior to the close of the submission window. Any entries without COAs uploaded to their submission form will not be judged.

Acknowledgements(Required)

I confirm that the Product Name entered above is final and approved for public use. I understand this name will be read aloud, printed, and published exactly as submitted, with no edits after submission.

I acknowledge that the product samples submitted must exactly match the product information provided in this form. If the submitted product differs in any way, including formulation, strain, SKU, or packaging, the entry will be disqualified and no substitutions will be allowed.

I agree to provide ten shelf-ready units as trade samples to the drop off location specified in my entry. If the entry samples are not received, the product can not be judged and will be disqualified.

I acknowledge it is my responsibility to ensure samples are entered by the stated deadline. Failure to deliver on time may result in disqualification.

I confirm that I have reviewed the competition guide and agree to participate to the guidelines within.

I acknowledge that payment must be received before submissions are eligible for drop off and processing.

I confirm that I have reviewed this entry in full and understand that changes cannot be made after submission.

Competition Entry(Required)

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Upon submission entry, entrants will be contacted with payment invoicing within 1-2 business days. Once payment is complete, entrants will receive product submission instructions.

Enter The Home Grow Competition

Step 1 of 2

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First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

Your Farm Name

The can be a real or imaginary farm - just for fun!

Contact Number(Required)

Please ensure contact number information is accurate. This will be the phone number on record for any competition and awards communications.

Email Address(Required)

Please ensure contact email information is accurate. This will be the email address on record for any competition and awards communications.

What city and county is your grow located in?(Required)

Genetic strain name, if known. If original/homebred, please specify.(Required)

Grow Type(Required)

Photo Uploads (recommended bud shot AND grow set up shot)(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 512 MB, Max. files: 20.

Acknowledgements(Required)

I acknowledge that in order to be considered in the competition, I must set up an account with SC Labs to schedule my submission pick up and testing. I acknowledge it is my responsibility to ensure product samples are collected by the stated deadline.

I acknowledge that Gold medalists will automatically be entered into the final round of the competition. To participate in the final round, an additional 14 grams of the same batch of product will be required for additional testing. Set some aside now and keep it fresh! If I am a finalist, I agree to be contacted and participate in a more thorough interview about myself, my grow set up, and the products I submitted.

I confirm that the Genetic Strain Name entered above is final and approved for public use. I understand this name will be read aloud, printed, and published exactly as submitted, with no edits after submission.

I acknowledge it is my responsibility to ensure samples are entered by the stated deadline. Failure to deliver on time may result in disqualification.

I agree to provide seven grams, properly sealed and labeled in accordance with testing requirements. If the entry samples are not received, the product cannot be judged and will be disqualified.

I confirm that I have reviewed the competition guide and agree to participate to the guidelines within.

I acknowledge that payment must be received before submissions are eligible for pick up.

I confirm that I have reviewed this entry in full and understand that changes cannot be made after submission.

CA Cannabis Awards Home Grow Entry(Required)

Price:

Entry fees include laboratory testing, chemometric analysis, and eligibility for medal awards.

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Billing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

This will be used exclusively for billing purposes.

Upon submission entry, entrants will be contacted with payment invoicing within 1-2 business days. Once payment is complete, entrants will receive product collection instructions.

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Neither CalExpo, CA State Fair, Fair Play Ventures, embarc Events, nor any of their respective partners or affiliates, makes any claims or representations as to any health or medical benefits associated with the cannabis products sold or awarded at the CA State Fair, including the use of such products in treating, curing, or preventing any disease or ailment. Please consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis products. WARNING: Products sold here can expose you to chemicals including A 9-THC, heavy metals like lead, and marijuana smoke, which areknown to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Δ9-THC and marijuana smoke, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov for more information.

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