The MJU MoCann Cup, produced in partnership with Farechild Events, is an industry-driven competition that spotlights the highest-quality cannabis products in the marketplace. As an integral part of the MJ Unpacked event experience, the Cup adds excitement and credibility through a strategic partnership with MoCannTrade.
The MJU MoCann Cup sets a gold standard for excellence. All entries are evaluated exclusively by Certified Ganjiers, ensuring a rigorous, professional, and unbiased judging process. Official intake dispensary will be announced shortly.
MJU MoCann Cup | Deadline to Submit: Thursday, Sept. 10
Cup Entry
All products must be produced by a Misssouri–licensed manufacturer or cultivator. Entrants are required to provide their license number at the time of entry. Multiple products may be submitted within a single category, and there is no limit to the number of products entered into the competition.
The cost per entry is $295. There is a 10% discount for 5 or more products and a 20% discount for 10 or more entries. All products must be entered in the same transaction for the discount to be applied and will be reflected at checkout. Payment must also be made at the time of entry.
The entry deadline is Thursday, September 10 at 11:59 PM CST. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The Farechild Events team will contact you following your submission to confirm details. Once confirmed, all sales are final.
- For flower, entrants will need to provide four 1/8 packaged and labeled samples.
- For prerolls, four (4) packaged & labeled units.
- For concentrates, entrants will need to provide four 1-gram packaged and labeled units.
- For edibles, entrants will need to provide four packaged and labeled samples.
Evaluation
Each product submitted to the MJU MoCann Cup undergoes a rigorous, standards-based evaluation conducted by a minimum of three (3) Level 2 Certified Ganjiers. All products are reviewed independently to ensure objectivity and consistency across scoring. Drawing from a sommelier-level approach to cannabis assessment, Ganjiers evaluate each entry using a multi-sensory framework that includes visual inspection, aroma and terpene profile, flavor, and overall product experience. This structured methodology ensures that every product is judged against a uniform set of criteria, reinforcing the integrity and credibility of the competition.
Quality control is a critical component of the evaluation process. Any product that, upon visual inspection, is found to contain defects—such as mold, mildew, pests, or other contaminants—may be disqualified from judging to uphold the highest standards of consumer safety and product excellence. While disqualified entries will not be publicly disclosed, detailed feedback will be provided directly to the entrant to support continuous improvement. Please note that no refunds will be issued for products that are not submitted, fail to meet submission requirements, or are disqualified during the evaluation process.
Click here to view a recent webinar from the MJU team, Inside the MJU Cup: How Winners Are Decided
Categories
- FLOWER CATEGORIES
- Best Indica Dominant
- Best Sativa Dominant
- Best Hybrid
- Best Pre-Roll
- Best Infused Pre-Roll (Solvent or Solventless)
- CONCENTRATE CATEGORIES
- Best Solvent Concentrate
- Best Solventless Concentrate
- Best Vape Pen/Cartridge (Solvent)
- Best Vape Pen/Cartridge (Solventless)
- EDIBLE CATEGORIES
- Best Gummies
- Best Edible (Non-Gummies)
- Best Beverage
Awards
Awards will be given to the first place and runner-up in each category. Winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony, Thursday, October 15, 2:30 – 3:30 pm, inside the Experience Hall.
While we recognize the challenges around categorizing flower as indica, sativa, or hybrid, we know this is the predominantly used sub-segmentation for flower. In addition to awards for each strain category, we will also present awards based on the four categories that have been reconfirmed through scientific scrutiny (University of Southern California study) as the primary aroma categories identified in cannabis flower by cannabis consumers.
- FLOWER SUBSET CATEGORIES
- Best Fruit Terpene Profile
- Best Fuel Terpene Profile
- Best Earth Terpene Profile
- Best Floral Terpene Profile
