The Aroma Grow Store, located at 668 Wheeling Road in Wheeling, is scheduled to host the 2^nd annual Aroma Grow Cannabis Cup from 12–6 p.m. on Aug. 10. VIP and general admission tickets can be found 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 THC edible, best CBD edible, best cart, highest THC, best hash hole, 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 0.5g to be shared between six judges.

All entries must be dropped off by July 30. Samples must be dropped off at Aroma Grow Store, located at 668 Wheeling Rd. in Wheeling. Other drop-off locations will be added soon. The award ceremony starts at 1 p.m. The event also includes live music, a DJ, vendors, food options, raffles, giveaways, joint rolling contest, prizes for “coolest dressed” hippie. Prizes include trophies, grow tents, lights, nutrients, swag, and more. General admission tickets include a swag bag with over $50 in value. Doors open at 12 p.m.

Aroma Grow Store Wheeling has been open since Feb. 1, 2021, and specializes in indoor gardening, organic gardening, microgreens, 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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