The Emerald Cup 2026

The Emerald Cup is California’s longest-running cannabis competition and harvest celebration, and its 2026 edition takes over the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa on August 15–16. Part rigorously judged competition, part festival, it’s widely regarded as one of the most prestigious cannabis awards in the world, with a deep focus on sungrown and regenerative craft cultivation.

Beyond the awards, the weekend delivers a full festival experience: live music, hundreds of exhibitors, educational panels, and licensed on-site consumption in California’s mature market. For growers it’s an industry benchmark; for consumers it’s a chance to taste and see the best of the West Coast harvest.

Who it’s for: serious cannabis enthusiasts, craft cultivators, and industry professionals — plus anyone who wants a front-row seat to which strains and producers set the bar for the year. It’s a 21+ event.

Tickets and the full program are at theemeraldcup.com.