New Jersey is getting its first-ever Cannabis Cup. One night, one city, one stage. May 1 at Steel Pier in Atlantic City.
Event details
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Venue: Steel Pier, Atlantic City, NJ
Age requirement: 21+ with valid ID
Find Judge Kits: cannabiscup.com
Buy Tickets: https://tickets.cannabiscup.com/nj-cannabis-cup-2026
The High Times Cannabis Cup Awards Presented by Honey Grove lands in New Jersey for the first time, turning Atlantic City’s Steel Pier into a one-night celebration of the state’s best cannabis, biggest artists and most dedicated community of judges in the country.
Photo by Kevin Jarrett on Unsplash
This is not a trade show. It is a full-scale entertainment experience: live music, performances, games, rides and an awards show that puts New Jersey’s cannabis community front and center. Doors open at 6 PM. The night runs until 11.
The lineup
Smoke DZA hosts the evening. Beanie Sigel and KUR take the stage. DJ Caesar serves as MC. Live bands on the bill include Crickets & Cicadas, Reality Check Experiment, Cannabis Cup Band and Haizi Haze.
Special guest: Josh Kesselman, Founder of RAW.
“This event brings together the community to celebrate the best products in New Jersey in a way that reflects the culture and energy behind Cannabis Cup.”
Kyle Rosner, Director of Partnerships, High Times
The competition
The awards mark the culmination of a statewide competition featuring more than 50 licensed New Jersey cannabis brands competing across 13 categories, including flower, concentrates, vape pens and edibles.
2,500+Judges participating statewide
50+Licensed NJ brands competing
13Categories, from flower to edibles
Still time to judge
Judging remains open through April 24. Judge Kits are available for purchase at Honey Grove, Honey Stash and participating retailers statewide. Anyone 21+ can participate. Find locations via the map at cannabiscup.com.
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Author: Javier Hasse / High Times
