Hey! I have a question about the Cannabis Cup. Do you NEED to buy a judges pass? I've been told they're a waste of money. Any info would be dope. Thx, Ean
yeah,i heard you do. but thats about the extent of my knowledge on that subject, oh yeah its in november. there, i am done.
To be a judge and participate you need a pass, however nothing stopping you from going the same time it's on, tagging along and keeping your proverbial ear to the ground for the latest info. For me it would be pointless as I have a few of my favourite coffeeshops already as well as certain types of marijuana. On the whole, the usual coffeeshops win and if you know what type of hash or marijuana you like anyway, the cannabis cup thing is pointless. I base this though on many years of personal choice and experimentation, where I don't let anybody else dictate to me what's good or not, It's my choice and my prerogative what I like. Theres a few MPEG's on the net showing the event, btw, and it all seems way too commercial. Let me be my own judge, whatever the case. LOL
I've gone to the Cup a couple of times, and am going this year. I have also been in Amsterdam during the Cup, but did not judge. I don't think it is a waste of money- the selected coffeeshops are packed, true, but the nightime activities are fun, and you meet a lot more people than if you were there in July. $200 American gets you into the club every night, buses to-fro some of the coffeeshops, and also entrance to the seminars. If you're a toker, i'd say try it once- an ex-girlfriend and I went together once, and she said she wouldn't do it again, it wasn't her thing, but I've gone since.
The evening activities for this years Cannabis Cup are much different. Only Sunday & Thursday will the Melkweg be used. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, the Cannabis Cup will only be at the Sugar Factory and only open from 10AM to 8PM ( and Thursday 10AM to 5PM ). SUNDAY, NOV. 20 2 PM Registration in the Melkweg lobby. 3 PM Soma Grow Seminar, Melkweg Old Hall. The grower of last year's Cannabis Cup winning strain discusses his unique cultivation techniques. 4:20 PM "Trudell--The Movie," Melkweg Old Hall. Directed by Heather Rae, this feature-length documentary tells the story of John Trudell, a former chairman of the American Indian Movement who became a celebrated poet and performance artist. Trudell is this year's inductee into the High Times Counterculture Hall of Fame. 6 PM Q&A with John Trudell follows the film screening, Melkweg Old Hall. 7 PM Arjan Grow Seminar, Melkweg Old Hall. Winner of more Cannabis Cups than any other grower, Arjan is also one of the world's most articulate teachers of cultivation techniques. 9 PM "In Ceremonies Begin Responsibilities," Melkweg Max. Directed by Cannabis Cup Founder Steven Hager, this 30-minute film tells the true story of the origins of 420 and the founding of the Cannabis Cup. 9:30 PM Opening Ceremonies, Melkweg Max. See the parade of official entries, meet the celebrity judges and get a taste of some of the leading contenders to win the Cannabis Cup. Open to official judges only. Poetry by John Trudell. Songs by Quiltman. 11 PM Artery, Melkweg Max. Over the years, this Bulgarian rock band has become a favorite of the judges and has played more Cannabis Cups than any other band. 12 PM The Homegrown Band, Melkweg Old Hall. MONDAY, NOV. 21 11 AM Cannabis Cup Expo opens at the Sugar Factory. Registration and sale of Expo passes continues through Thursday, 10 AM to 8 PM. 12 PM Coffeeshop Bus Tours begin at the Sugar Factory and continue until 6 PM. 1 PM Wake and Bake with Jet Baker at the Sugar Factory. 4:20 PM The Baked Show with Dan Skye at the Sugar Factory. 8 PM Expo closes. TUESDAY, NOV. 22 10 AM Cannabis Cup Expo at the Sugar Factory. Polls open for voting. 12 PM Coffeeshop Bus Tours continue until 6 PM. 1 PM Wake and Bake with Jet Baker at the Sugar Factory. 4:20 PM The Baked Show with Dan Skye at the Sugar Factory. 8 PM Expo closes. WEDNESDAY, NOV 23 10 AM Cannabis Cup Expo at the Sugar Factory. Polls open for last day of voting. 12 PM Coffeeshop Bus Tours continue until 6 PM. 1 PM Wake and Bake with Jet Baker at the Sugar Factory. 4:20 PM The Baked Show with Dan Skye at the Sugar Factory. 8 PM Expo closes. Polls close. THURSDAY, NOV 24 10 AM Cannabis Cup Expo at the Sugar Factory. Expo closes at 5 PM. 3 PM Adam of THSeeds Grow Seminar, Melkweg Old Hall. 4:20 PM "Trudell—The Movie," Melkweg Old Hall. Last chance to see the John Trudell documentary by Heather Rae. 6 PM Grow seminar with CamelGrow Joe and Kailua Kid of the BC Bud Depot, who took a first place in last year's seed company competition, Melkweg Old Hall. 7 PM Grow seminar with cultivation expert Jorge Cervantes, author of Indoor Marijuana Horticulture, the world's most popular book on indoor cannabis growing. 9 PM Back Porch Vipers, Melkweg Max. 10 PM Cannabis Cup Awards Show, Melkweg Max. 11 PM Patti Smith and Her Band, Melkweg Max. 1 PM Closing jam session featuring The Homegrown Band, Melkweg Old Hall.
I didn't realize that they only have the Melkweg for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, but it seems to be almost an all day event there for those 2 days. Nevermind that Patti Smith is playing, again- though she did put on a decent show last time around.
Do you know of the Oogstfeest in Haarlem in October? This is a real smokers event and you don't have to buy a pass. Sponsered by the Willie Wortals Coffeeshops, this year will be the Nolympics. A ten event smokeathon over two days with a big party and lock in on Saturday night. PM me for details if you wanna piss with the big dogs. SP
