The Aroma Grow Cup, hosted by the Aroma Grow Store, is currently accepting cup entries and vendors (10’x10’ booth space) for its inaugural competition scheduled for 12-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. Deadline for sample entries is July 31. For more information about vendors, visit here. VIP tickets can be purchased here.

Cannabis Cup categories include first time grower, Lotus nutrients grower, Emerald Harvest nutrients grower, Gaia Green nutrients grower, Nectar for the Gods nutrients grower, living soil grower, best concentrate, best edible THC, best edible CBD, best cart, highest THC, and the ultimate Best of Show. Prizes include swag, nutrients, seeds, tents, lights, trophies, and more. Flower entry requires 7g of flower for six judges and THC testing. Edible entries require six doses for six judges. Concentrates require 1/2g to be shared between six judges.

Award ceremony starts at 1 p.m. The Aroma Grow Cup will host prizes for competition, as well as vendors, a DJ, food, raffles, giveaways, joint rolling contest, coolest “hippie vibes” costume prize, and more. Tickets to the event are $25 and include a swag bag with more than $50 in value.

Aroma Grow Store Wheeling has been open since Feb. 1, 2021, and specializes in indoor gardening, organic gardening, micro greens, and sustainable living. For more information, visit Aroma Grow’s website, Facebook, Instagram @aromagrowstore, Twitter @aromagrow, or sign up for the newsletter on the website. For more information, contact co-owner Brian Marks at 847-947-2857.

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