Heard Rumors That the Emerald Cup Sold? Founder, Tim Blake, Says, ‘No!’

 

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Entries in the 2010 Emerald Cup. [Photo by Kym Kemp]

This week, rumors have flashed through the cannabis community that the Emerald Cup was sold to a large production company. We called Tim Blake today and he stated uncategorically, “We will never sell the Cup.” He did say was exploring selling less than 50% but he wanted to keep control of the beloved cannabis cup event.

Blake said, “I’m never going to let the Emerald Cup get dumbed down.” He added that he didn’t want the event which was rooted in the underground cannabis grower community to become a plastic event where “GMO drinks” are sold.

He spoke of plans to have more speakers and comedy acts next year and of working on smoothing the contest which struggled with too many entries arriving late in the judging process last year.

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Woman looking at flower entries at the Emerald Cup in 2014. [Photo by Kym Kemp]

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throttlebro
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throttlebro
7 years ago

Does it get much more lame? No not selling! Well maybe 49%…. And no gmo drinks. Laaaaaaaame

throttlebro
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throttlebro
7 years ago

Discuss something interesting… Like vault 7. At least the fakestream news is entertaining. This is just bs industry hype. Laaaaaaaaaaame.

d.m.
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d.m.
7 years ago

just sell outs…lol…how much do you want to pay/donate? oh, and where do you want to place? just like H.T. and their cup…lol

Outofhere
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Outofhere
7 years ago

He can do whatever he wants, sell or keep. You shouldnt be concerned with other folks business.
Surely when he sells you’ll know about it factually.

HumBiologist
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HumBiologist
7 years ago

I wish he would sell it. I’ve gone multiple years and it is a horrifically organized event. The most recent year their computers went down opening day and they had no paper list for the roll call, morons… Vendors were stuck outside for the half of the first day after being charged thousands for spots within the fairgrounds.

Perspective
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Perspective
7 years ago

shit show to say the least

koastdog
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koastdog
7 years ago

Emerald cup… Not in the triangle..lame.. Why not bring some of that money back up here… Sonoma… Santa Rosa has enough money and tourism… Bring it home Tim

Sickly Slimy Sellout
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Sickly Slimy Sellout
7 years ago

Incorrect. He sold 49% or 51% to the Cali Roots people. Tim is a shame to the joke of a ‘cannabis community’ we surround ourselves with.

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??
7 years ago

i tho kthe real story should be why winners had their awards pulled for pesticides and mold

Tworedogs
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Tworedogs
7 years ago

I’m pretty sure he did bring on a new partner. Didn’t the promoter from team Cali Roots come on board as a new partner? Knowing the ‘telephone line’ rumor mill it probably is that just getting twisted & exaggerated.

Ben Dover
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Ben Dover
7 years ago
Reply to  Tworedogs

Paid $70 for a one day ticket to see Damian Marley this year and couldn’t even get in the building where the show was taking place! Us and at least 500 others were disappointed standing outside the way too small music venue wondering wtf? Really? Lotsa peeps felt ripped off to say the least.