Cannabis Cup

The Cannabis Cup Review 1994

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:06:37 -0700

Amsterdam is a lovely, old-world European city without, it would seem, any buildings taller than about 5 stories (or no higher than the Rijks Museum). Amsterdam's heart is ringed with canals.

My room was on Keizersgracht, overlooking a canal, and was operated by the Lucky Mothers Coffeeshop from a few doors down the Keizersgracht. It has large windows and overlooks the tram stop, the canal, and old world splendor that you just don't find in North America.

Global pot contests

karlis — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0700

The High Times Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam is the oldest annual pot judging contest in the world. Started in 1988 by then High Times editor Steven Hagar, the cup began as a small event with only three judges and five entrants.

Hazed and enthused

karlis — Tue, 31 May 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Throughout history the Dutch have been astute, bordering on ruthless, business people. By the mid-17th century, the Dutch dominated overseas commerce and became the first great maritime trading nation. From spices to salt herring, for 400 years, the Dutch have effectively been the world's biggest dealers.

4:20 on the 4th of July

karlis — Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800

"It's 4:20 on the Fourth of July!" declared the happy blond.
A room full of Americans cheered in response.

Undoubtedly, this line was repeated all across America at private parties and picnics. But this was in a Vancouver, BC, restaurant, as the Third Annual Tokers' Bowl was coasting to a happy ending.

Toker's Bowl 3

karlis — Thu, 22 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Flash hits the bongOneman, from Pot-TV.net live chat was staying at www.MindOnly.net for the start of the 2004 3rd Annual Toker's Bowl. He had invited Flash to view his pad and gave him the number to ring.

The BC Bud Lovers' Cup

karlis — Wed, 16 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Winning strains at the Bud Lovers` CupOn Valentine's weekend Vancouver was host to the BC Bud Lovers' Cup. This was the third event of its kind sponsored by local businesses Blunt Bros, Kind Seeds and the New Amsterdam Caf?. The Cup catered to over 150 judges, local breeders and special guests.

Bowling for bud in Vansterdam

karlis — Sat, 12 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Hot fun in the summertime is in store for visitors to Vansterdam.
The July 4th weekend is sure to be a sizzling time for pot-lovers, with the Third Annual Marc Emery Toker's Bowl in full swing.

TB2 or TB stoned: what was the question?

karlis — Fri, 07 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0800

The annual Tokers' Bowl is not just a party for 200. Nor is it just an opportunity to throw it in the face of prohibition. The Tokers' Bowl is in fact, an actual bowl. It's a beautiful stainless steel vessel with a dandy snap lid. Most importantly, the bowl is full of marijuana.

Tokers' Bowl Two

karlis — Fri, 31 Oct 2003 00:00:00 -0800

The road to the second annual Cannabis Culture Tokers' Bowl was paved with 22 pounds of top-grade BC bud.
The Bowl is only in its second year, but it has already achieved the kind of status and cache associated with Amsterdam's long-running annual Cannabis Cup.

Tokers Bowl 2 winners

karlis — Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 -0700

The Winner: Renee, entered by the Fresh Headies80 ballots were turned in, many with detailed comments which I 'm not including here. Many couples submitted one ballot for the consensus of the two of them.
These are the total points awarded on a 1 - 5 basis, one being poor, 5 being absolutely superb.

Double Dutch cannaversary

karlis — Wed, 27 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0700

Sexy stoners in crazy costumes at the Melkweg.On a spring day in 1972, a young Dutch student named Wernard Bruining and a group of his hippie friends opened a marijuana "teahouse" on a scenic street in Amsterdam.

California's secret harvest fest

karlis — Fri, 30 May 2003 00:00:00 -0700

Somewhere amongst the rolling hills of California's wine country, there was a November harvest celebration that blew away any other pot-party I've been to, which is many. Set in a giant, million-dollar mansion overlooking a beautiful, lush vineyard, the event was fully catered with non-stop decadent food, and an endless selection of cannabis varieties to choose from.

Swiss pot trade-show

karlis — Wed, 02 Oct 2002 00:00:00 -0700

Kautz Felix: this guy grows the best buds in all of Switzerland!Switzerland celebrated the many wonderful facets of the cannabis plant this March, with the second annual CannaTrade fair and trade show.

Summer in the Netherlands

karlis — Tue, 23 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0700

AmsterdamThe 2002 summer tourism and travel season will be especially rich for cannabis lovers.
Travel agents report that inceasing repression in North America and Australia has caused more bookings for the world's most cannabis-friendly democracy, which is also home to a menu of other freedoms unavailable in most countries.

Ganja judging fever!

karlis — Thu, 28 Feb 2002 00:00:00 -0800

With the ever-increasing popularity of pot culture in Canada, it's no surprise that 2002 will be a banner year for cannabis competitions across the country. Canada will be playing host to a trio of cannabis judging contests this year, as the nation's three largest cities compete to throw the best pot party, and to see who has the best weed!
Quebec cannabis competition

Canadian cannabis competitions

karlis — Wed, 27 Feb 2002 00:00:00 -0800

Canada celebrated two cannabis competitions during the fall, with both Toronto and Montreal playing host to events celebrating the joys and virtues of fine buds. Although police showed up at both events, they failed to stop people from enjoying themselves, and only one arrest was made.
Toronto Calyx Festival

Down under the influence

karlis — Wed, 27 Feb 2002 00:00:00 -0800

As Barge, our CC photographer, lit the first solar bowl under the searing Aussie sun, my wife Donna, our Aussie driver James and myself were about to embark upon a journey of discovery that would cover thousands of kilometers, have us consume over 100 different kinds of pot and test the limits of an otherwise perfectly good Winnebago. Our purpose, if we needed more than that, was to eventually end up at the Mardi Grass Festival in Nimbin.

Cannabis Cup Update

karlis — Wed, 17 Oct 2001 00:00:00 -0700

Several days ago, while I was walking around Amsterdam realizing that terrorism and economic woes had made the usually bustling city into a ghost town, I began hearing rumors about this year's High Times Cannabis Cup from people in the marijuana industry.

Cannabis Culture wins a Cannabis Cup!

karlis — Sat, 30 Jun 2001 00:00:00 -0700

And the winner is... Barge!I love coming to Amsterdam. I feel such freedom riding my rental bike around from one coffeeshop to the next while smoking as much cannabis as I want, in a comfortable atmosphere with people from around the world.

Montreal's marijuana magic

karlis — Thu, 03 May 2001 00:00:00 -0700

Quebec Cup Judges KitIn the early 1900's, Montreal was called "Sin City" because it produced and shipped vast amounts of alcohol to thirsty Americans. The now-famous Molson family and other booze black marketeers eagerly defied US prohibitionists. Visitors to Montreal enjoyed quality prostitutes and gambling halls.

Willie Wortel's Cannaquiz contest

karlis — Sun, 03 Dec 2000 00:00:00 -0800

Nol at the CanalWhile High Times magazine hosted many of America's female marijuana activists at this year's "Goddess" Cannabis Cup, Dutch coffee shop owner Nol van Schaik found his three coffee shops filled with visitors seeking to experience something new and different in Holland.

The rolling hills of Nimbin

karlis — Sun, 22 Oct 2000 00:00:00 -0700

There's a town in the hills where the tokers all go.There's a plant in the town that the smokers all grow.
It's against the law, but the coppers all know.
Up in the rolling hills of Nimbin...

Long bombed touchdown

Running the Grower's Ironperson

karlis — Wed, 18 Oct 2000 00:00:00 -0700

Gold medalist Nigel (centre) and two runners-upSitting in the back of the Hemp Embassy, rolling some fine Aussie Sativa, I watched video footage from last year's Hemp Olympix. I saw last year's ganjathletes running the Grower's Ironperson and decided that I could do that, and faster than those I had seen.

The First Cannabis Culture Cup

karlis — Wed, 03 May 2000 00:00:00 -0700

On Saturday, February 5, three dozen of the Cannabis Culture staff, friends and lovers gathered at a secret location to sample and judge sixteen different strains of excellent marijuana.

Win a trip to our next Cannabis Cup!

karlis — Wed, 03 May 2000 00:00:00 -0700

Subscribe now for a chance to come to our July Cup!
The first Cannabis Culture Cup was such a fun day that we felt we had to do more to share it with our readers. So we decided to have some of you join us when we do it all again with the next harvest this July. Cannabis Culture will be flying two lucky subscribers to Vancouver for an all-expense paid Cannabis Culture Cup weekend pot-party July 8-9!