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8PG produces large scale cannabis industry events across multiple states. Our flagship, King of Jars 2026, is a blind judging competition with two categories, a $45,000 total prize pool, and a live awards ceremony on September 19, 2026 in Los Angeles. This page is the fastest way for journalists, creators, and partners to get the assets, facts, and direct contact needed to publish.
Press Inquiries
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Fact Sheet
Pull-quotes and bullet-ready facts for editorial use.
- Event: King of Jars 2026
- Date: September 19, 2026
- Location: Los Angeles (venue shared with confirmed ticket holders)
- Expected attendance: 1,000 plus guests
- Brand presence: 60 plus brands across the event floor
- Categories: Two, details in the event deck
- Competitors: 30 per category, 60 total
- Judges: 110 per category, 220 total (100 8PG members + 10 invited industry figures per category)
- Prize pool: $45,000 total — $20,000 for 1st place in each category, plus a $5,000 People's Choice award
- Judging window: August 1 to August 31, 2026 (30 day private evaluation)
- Entry deadline: July 25, 2026
- Judging method: Blind, randomized, secure digital scoring
- Tiers available: General Admission ($25), VIP ($250), Judges Kit ($500, limited), High Roller ($2,500)
- Organizer: 8PG Events — cannabis events across multiple states, nearly a decade
- Offices: Brooklyn Heights, NY · Long Beach, CA
Event Deck
Full competition structure, venue details, judging protocol, timeline, and brand facts in one PDF.
For brand logos, photography, or additional assets not in the deck, email [email protected] with your outlet, deadline, and the specific assets you need.
In the Press
Published coverage of King of Jars 2026 will appear here as it runs. If you have covered 8PG or King of Jars and would like your piece featured, send the link to [email protected].
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