The MJBowl Product Competition
The Ultimate Cannabis Product Competition at MJBizCon
MJBizCon and Budist have teamed up to bring back the MJBowl for its second year — an innovative, cannabis competition spotlighting the industry’s best products. Building on the success of its 2025 debut, the competition features top products from California and New York, with Colorado being added to the competition. Across six key categories, with industry experts selecting the leading contenders, finalists from each subcategory will travel to Las Vegas during MJBizCon to compete head-to-head for the coveted MJBowl trophy in their overall category.
Stay tuned for the MJBowl 2026 competition information, including new judging opportunities, and this year’s MJBizCon awards ceremony!
2026 MJBowl Categories
Flower
Indoor, Outdoor, Mixed Light
Pre-Rolls
Infused, Non-Infused
Concentrates
Solvent, Solventless
Edibles
Candies, Chocolates, & Baked Goods
Cartridges
Solvent, Solventless
NEW! Wellness
Ingestibles, Topicals
Key Dates
- Registration Window: August 3 – September 30
- Product Transfers: October 12 – October 23
- Judging Period: November 2 – November 20
- Awards Ceremony: December 3 at MJBizCon
Eligibility
- Must be an active licensed cannabis company in the state you wish to compete (CA, CO, or NY)
- Product entries must be submitted via the official Registration Form during the entry window (Aug 3 – Sep 30)
- Full payment must be made by the end of the entry window (Sep 30)
- Products must be transferred by October 23 (5 product samples per entry)
- Products must be retail-ready in fully compliant packaging
Registration & Judges
Judging
A team of professional Budist critics in California, Colorado and New York will assess and judge all product entries using their standardized 100-point rating system. Only one winner will be selected in each subcategory, and the winners in each category will go on to compete for the MJBowl Trophy in the overall category.
Registration
- There is a limit of one (1) entry per subcategory
- The entry window runs from August 3 through September 30
- Cost per product entry:
- Early Bird price: $250 (through August 31)
- Regular price: $300 (September 1 through September 30)
Winners Receive
- Recognition at MJBizCon
- Expo Pass to MJBizCon & Award Show
- Inclusion in National Press & Social Promotion
- Featured Placement on MJBiz & Budist Websites
- Post-Show Spotlight on MJBiz, Budist & Partner Channels
- Featured Product Review on Budist Platform
- Featured Placement at retail stores (MJBowl Trophy winners only)
Thank You to the 2026 MJBowl Partners
Congratulations to the 2025 Winners!
A team of professional Budist critics in both California and New York assessed and judge all product entries using their standardized 100-point rating system. Only one winner was selected in each subcategory, and the winners in each category competed for the MJBowl Trophy in the overall category.
Flower
Indoor: Rosewell 47 & Pannacotta
Outdoor: Jack Herer
Mixed Light: Glitter Bomb & MacFlurry
Pre-Rolls
Infused: Whitethorn Rose & Infused Blue Lobster Joint
Non-Infused: Piescream & Dream Star
Concentrates
Solvent: Amarelo Live Resin & Honey Banana Live Resin Badder
Solventless: Sapphire Thumbprint Live Rosin & Bickett OG Live Rosin
Cartridges
Solvent: Agua Fresca AIO & Trip Blue Dream Live Rosin AIO
Solventless: Papaya Live Rosin Bar & Papaya Smash AIO
Edibles
Confections: Apple Pear Tajin Rosin Gummies & Heirloom Peach Live Rosin Gummies
Beverages: Ginger Lemon Pop
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