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Covering 8PG
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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Phone 718.501.4294
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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)
- Attendance: 21+ event. Valid government ID is required at check-in.
- 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 info@8pgevents.com with your outlet, deadline, and the specific assets you need.
In the Press
Published coverage of 8PG-produced events on Yahoo Finance.
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8PG Lights Up the Scene With ‘The Sesh’ This 420
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8PG Heats Up for DABBECUE Following Successful Inaugural Event
Following the success of The Sesh, 8PG returns with DABBECUE — barbecue, fashion, and music alongside the cannabis industry's leading brands.
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New Dab City, Produced by 8PG, Lands in New York This Summer
After DABBECUE, 8PG brings the franchise east — New Dab City takes over Terminal 5 in NYC for a member-only summer event.
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