The legendary Nimbin Canna Cup is back for another year — and once again, it’s a sensory overload for cannabis lovers and connoisseurs alike. If you’ve been following the series, you know exactly how this goes: rows of beautifully grown buds, jars of fragrant hash, gleaming extract rigs, and a community of growers and enthusiasts gathering to celebrate the plant.
The Judging Experience
The Cup isn’t just about picking a winner, it’s about the experience.
Here’s how it works:
First round of votes: Looks & Aroma
Attendees file in to inspect each entry. You can hold them, see them up close, and smell the flowers. Based on the look and scent alone, you choose three standouts to sample.
Sampling the Picks
Judges take their top three buds away, consume them over a few hours, and decide on their rank, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
Tally & Repeat for Hash & Extracts
The same process plays out for the hash and extracts, with up to three samples in each category. You can dab them on-site using provided rigs, or take the samples outside and enjoy it using your preferred method.
Behind the Scenes
The event’s atmosphere is pure Nimbin, chilled, friendly, and a little chaotic in the best way.
Special shout-outs go to:
Shannon, who handcrafts the trophies every year from carved wood set in resin.
Grinderoo Grinders for helping make the event possible.
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And the Winners Are…
After hours of sniffing, inspecting, smoking, and scoring, the votes are in:
🏆 Hashish Cup – Trippy Dacca × Jay Dog, produced by Dr. Heelsgood.
🏆 Extract Cup – Plate #2 (unnamed entry).
🏆 Overall Champion – Slap Happy (Plate #25), winning by a mile.
The cheers, claps, and laughter as winners are announced say it all, this is more than a contest; it’s a celebration of skill, passion, and shared culture.
Wrapping Up
That’s it for the 2025 Nimbin Cannabis Cup. Showcasing another year of incredible entries, good vibes, and a community that keeps coming back. If you missed previous years, go check out the other episodes in the series and soak in the history.
A Note on Cannabis Consumption
Whilst cannabis is medicinally legal in Australia, it’s important to remember that it might not be for everyone.
If you need help with your consumption, contact a medicinal cannabis clinic and speak to a doctor or Australians can contact the Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) 24 hour support line on 1800 250 015. Americans can contact the National Drug and Alcohol Treatment 24 hour Hotline on 1-800-662-HELP(4357)
Until next year, cheers! 🌿
