2023
Award Winners.
Congratulations to our 2023 Award Winners!
With over 250 submissions representing some of the finest cannabis and cultivators throughout California, we are proud to present the 2023 CA State Fair Cannabis Award Winners in Silver, Gold, and the Golden Bear trophies
Once again, the 2023 science-based competition evaluated flower only across three divisions: Indoor, Outdoor, and Mixed Light; and in eleven categories per division: three primary cannabinoids, six terpenes, one co-dominant terpene profile, and total terpene content.
Each submission was tested by SC Labs to the highest standards, which generated a PhytoFacts® chemometric report that verified the results by division and category. Medals were awarded based on terpene or cannabinoid abundance in each of the eleven categories. Terpene winners were further evaluated by category by considering the ratio of each terpene against the overall terpene concentration in each submission. This ensured that each flower was properly classified and true to its unique makeup.
Golden Bear trophies (also known as “Best of California” trophies per CA State Fair tradition) were awarded to the top Gold Medalists from each Category, across the entire competition. These are our all-around winners.
Best of California
| Division | Farm | Cultivar | Award Category | PhytoFacts Report | Grown In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor | Mercy Grown | John Lemmon | THCa | View Results | Cotati |
| Outdoor | Heartrock Mountain Farm | Love and Laughter | CBDa | View Results | Mendocino County |
| Indoor | Nimbus Cannabis | Prism | CBGa | View Results | Sacramento |
| Indoor | Mercy Grown | Pie Scream | Myrcene | View Results | Cotati |
| Indoor | MOCA Humboldt | Caffeine | Limonene | View Results | Eureka |
| Outdoor | Esensia | Maracuya | Terpinolene | View Results | Hopland |
| Outdoor | Talking Trees Farms | Rainbow Beltz | Caryophyllene | View Results | Humboldt |
| Indoor | High Grade Farms | Grape Gushers | Co-Dominant Terpene (MCL) | View Results | Sacramento |
| Outdoor | Farmer & the Felon by Hogwash Pharms | Grape Ape | Pinene | View Results | Humboldt County |
| Outdoor | Greenshock Farms | Passion Orange Guava | Ocimene | View Results | Willits |
| Indoor | Mercy Grown | Pie Scream | Total Terpene Content | View Results | Cotati |
Outdoor
| Award | Farm | Cultivar | Award Category | PhytoFacts Report | Grown In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Happy Day Farms | Strawberry Biscotti | THCa | View Results | Laytonville |
| Gold | Heartrock Mountain Farm | Love and Laughter | CBDa | View Results | Mendocino County |
| Gold | Organic Medicinals | Jelmints | Co-Dominant Terpene (MCL) | View Results | Humboldt County |
| Gold | Esensia | Pixie Dust | Myrcene | View Results | Hopland |
| Gold | Talking Trees Farms | Rainbow Beltz | Caryophyllene | View Results | Humboldt |
| Gold | Martyjuana | Supreme Gelato | Limonene | View Results | Covelo |
| Gold | Farmer & the Felon by Hogwash Pharms | Grape Ape | Pinene | View Results | Humboldt County |
| Gold | Greenshock Farms | Passion Orange Guava | Ocimene | View Results | Willits |
| Gold | Esensia | Maracuya | Terpinolene | View Results | Hopland |
| Gold | Farmer & the Felon x Molecular Genetics | Crushed Ice | Total Terpene Content | View Results | Sonoma County |
| Silver | Sonoma Hills Farm | Glitterbomb | THCa | View Results | Sonoma County |
| Silver | Sonoma Hills Farm | Gush Mints 1:1 | CBDa | View Results | Sonoma County |
| Silver | Savage Farms | Slurty 3 | Co-Dominant Terpene (MCL) | View Results | Humboldt County |
| Silver | Farmer & the Felon by Soma Rosa Farms | Grape Sorbet | Myrcene | View Results | Sonoma County |
| Silver | Naughty Squirrel Farms | Dirty Skittles | Caryophyllene | View Results | Lake County |
| Silver | Lake's Own | Biscotti | Limonene | View Results | Lake County |
| Silver | Farmer & the Felon by Soma Rosa Farms | Blue Dream x Key Lime Pie | Pinene | View Results | Lake County |
| Silver | Greenshock Farms | Tropical Sleigh Ride | Ocimene | View Results | Willits |
| Silver | Esensia | Rose Petal | Terpinolene | View Results | Hopland |
| Silver | Esensia | Rose Petal | Total Terpene Content | View Results | Hopland |
| Unique - Gold | Emerald Spirit Botanicals | Pink Boost Goddess | Unique - THCV | View Results | Mendocino County |
Indoor
| Award | Farm | Cultivar | Award Category | PhytoFacts Report | Grown In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Mercy Grown | John Lemmon | THCa | View Results | Cotati |
| Gold | Nimbus Cannabis | Prism | CBGa | View Results | Sacramento |
| Gold | High Grade Farms | Grape Gushers | Co-Dominant Terpene (MCL) | View Results | Sacramento |
| Gold | Mercy Grown | Pie Scream | Myrcene | View Results | Cotati |
| Gold | MOCA Humboldt | Zkittlez | Caryophyllene | View Results | Eureka |
| Gold | MOCA Humboldt | Caffeine | Limonene | View Results | Eureka |
| Gold | Nimbus Cannabis | Prism | Ocimene | View Results | Sacramento |
| Gold | MOCA Humboldt | Super Lemon Mac | Terpinolene | View Results | Eureka |
| Gold | Mercy Grown | Pie Scream | Total Terpene Content | View Results | Cotati |
| Silver | Flawless Cananbis | Phatburger | THCa | View Results | Sacramento |
| Silver | MOCA Humboldt | Grape Cookies | CBGa | View Results | Eureka |
| Silver | Flawless Cananbis | Phatburger | Co-Dominant Terpene (MCL) | View Results | Sacramento |
| Silver | MOCA Humboldt | Apples & Bananas | Myrcene | View Results | Eureka |
| Silver | Mercy Grown | Sherbcrasher GMO | Caryophyllene | View Results | Cotati |
| Silver | Moon Valley Cannabis | Candy Rain | Limonene | View Results | Santa Rosa |
| Silver | Northern Emeralds | Durban Poison | Terpinolene | View Results | Humboldt |
| Silver | Wood Wide | Dutch Treat | Ocimene | View Results | Fort Bragg |
| Silver | MOCA Humboldt | Caffeine | Total Terpene Content | View Results | Eureka |
Mixed Light
| Award | Farm | Cultivar | Award Category | PhytoFacts Report | Grown In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Stardusted Farms | Lemon Bars | THCa | View Results | Nevada City |
| Gold | Glass House Farms | Jelly Fish | CBDa | View Results | Camarillo |
| Gold | Sol Spirit Farm | Element | Co-Dominant Terpene (MCL) | View Results | Trinity County |
| Gold | Talking Trees Farms | Macalato | Myrcene | View Results | Humboldt County |
| Gold | Harborside Farms | Cherry Dosido | Caryophyllene | View Results | Salinas |
| Gold | Stardusted Farms | Lemon Bars | Limonene | View Results | Nevada City |
| Gold | Family First Farms | Black Apple Kush | Ocimene | View Results | Covelo, Mendocino County |
| Gold | Higher Heights | Mendo Crumble | Total Terpene Content | View Results | Comptche, Mendocino County |
| Silver | Harborside Farms | Glitter Bomb | THCa | View Results | Salinas |
| Silver | Foothill River Farms | CBD Gush Mints | CBDa | View Results | Nevada City |
| Silver | True Mom & Pop | Banana Pancakes | Co-Dominant Terpene (MCL) | View Results | Bridgeville, Humboldt County |
| Silver | Higher Heights | Mendo Crumble | Myrcene | View Results | Comptche, Mendocino County |
| Silver | Higher Heights | Mendo Crumble | Caryophyllene | View Results | Comptche, Mendocino County |
| Silver | Northern Emeralds | Legendary OMG | Limonene | View Results | Humboldt |
| Silver | Sol Spirit Farm | Element | Total Terpene Content | View Results | Trinity County |
