Big Bud Classic 2025
The Arkansas Cannabis Times is pleased to announce the Big Bud Classic and schedule for 2025.
The Big Bud Classic 2025 Cannabis Competition
Get ready, it is time for this year’s Big Bud Classic Cannabis Competition. Join us as we celebrate the cannabis industry in Arkansas. This year’s Big Bud Classic will feature a People’s Choice competition as well. To see all of this year’s categories, go to arcannabistimes.com
Here is a timeline for Arkansas’ only cannabis competition, The Big Bud Classic:
The 2025 Schedule
April 20th through May 31st – Submissions open for the Big Bud Classic. Participants will submit their entries for categories in both the judged Big Bud Classic and the categories in the Big Bud Classic People’s Choice awards.
June 1st – Big Bud Classic People’s Choice Awards voting begins and judging kits are delivered.
July 31st – BBC People’s Choice Awards voting closes
August 30th – September 1st – Collect the judges’ kits and scorecards.
November 7th – The Big Bud Classic awards dinner in Northwest Arkansas.
November 8th – Announce winners at the NWA Expo and release the fourth issue of the Arkansas Cannabis Times.
Big Bud Classic Judged Categories
Best Overall Product:
Best Product by Cultivator
Best Product by Dispensary
Best Product by Processor
Best Topical:
Best Topical by Cultivator
Best Topical by Dispensary
Best Topical by Processor
Best Tincture:
Best Tincture by Cultivator
Best Tincture by Dispensary
Best Tincture by Processor
Best Concentrate:
Best Concentrate by Cultivator
Best Concentrate by Dispensary
Best Concentrate by Processor
Best Distillate Vape:
Best Distillate Vape by Cultivator
Best Distillate Vape by Dispensary
Best Distillate Vape by Processor
Best CO2/Raw Vape:
Best CO2/RAW Vape by Cultivator
Best CO2/RAW Vape by Dispensary
Best CO2/RAW Vape by Processor
Best Resin (live/cured) Vape:
Best Resin (live/cured) Vape by Cultivator
Best Resin (live/cured) Vape by Dispensary
Best Resin (live/cured) Vape by Processor
Best Solventless Vape:
Best Solventless Vape by Cultivator
Best Solventless Vape by Dispensary
Best Solventless Vape by Processor
Best Live Concentrate:
Best Live Concentrate by Cultivator
Best Live Concentrate by Dispensary
Best Live Concentrate by Processor
Best Solventless Concentrate:
Best Solventless Concentrate by Cultivator
Best Solventless Concentrate by Dispensary
Best Solventless Concentrate by Processor
Big Bud Classic People’s Choice Awards
Best RSO Concentrate:
Best RSO Concentrate by Cultivator
Best RSO Concentrate by Dispensary
Best RSO Concentrate by Processor
Best Edibles
Best Edible by Cultivator
Best Edible by Dispensary
Best Edible by Processor
Gummy
Best Gummy by Cultivator
Best Gummy by Dispensary
Best Gummy by Processor
Chocolate
Best Chocolate by Cultivator
Best Chocolate by Dispensary
Best Chocolate by Processor
Beverage
Best Beverage by Cultivator
Best Beverage by Dispensary
Best Beverage by Processor
Best Disposable Vapes
Best Disposable Vapes by Cultivator
Best Disposable Vapes by Dispensary
Best Disposable Vapes by Processor
Best Packaging
Best Packaging by Cultivator
Best Packaging by Dispensary
Best Packaging by Processor
Best Overall Product:
Best Product by Cultivator
Best Product by Dispensary
Best Product by Processor
Best Of Cannabis
Best Law Firm
Best Doctor
Best Testing Lab
Best Advertising Firm
Best Accounting Firm
Best Cannabis Influencer
Best Head/vape/smoke Shop
Best Cannabis Blog
Best Hemp Product
Best Delta 8 Or Delta 9 Product
Best CBD Product (Edible)
Best CBD Product (Topical)
Best Full Spectrum Product
Best CBD Product For Pets
Best Packaging Company
Best Cannabis Software Company
Regional Voting on Dispensaries
Northeast/east Arkansas
Best Dispensary
Best Budtender
Best Loyalty/rewards Program
Best Delivery
Best Vibe/overall Experience
Best Daily Deals
Central Arkansas
Best Dispensary
Best Budtender
Best Loyalty/rewards Program
Best Delivery
Best Vibe/overall Experience
Best Daily Deals
Northwest/west Arkansas
Best Dispensary
Best Budtender
Best Loyalty/rewards Program
Best Delivery
Best Vibe/overall Experience
Best Daily Deals
South Arkansas
Best Dispensary
Best Budtender
Best Loyalty/rewards Program
Best Delivery
Best Vibe/overall Experience
Best Daily Deals
