Big Bud Classic 2025

The Celebrating Community, Culture, and Cannabis

The 2025 Big Bud Classic Jar Sponsor is Calyx Containers

TThe Big Bud Classic isn’t just another cannabis competition—it’s a celebration of passion, craftsmanship, and the incredible community behind the plant. Whether you’re a seasoned grower, a curious newcomer, or simply a fan of great vibes, this event brings together the best in cultivation, creativity, and culture.

What Is the Big Bud Classic?

The Big Bud Classic is an annual cannabis competition and celebration that shines a spotlight on the cultivators, processors, and dispensaries who make the industry thrive, centered around showcasing top-shelf flower, concentrates, vape, and topicals.

At the core of the Big Bud Classic is a friendly but fierce competition between some of the most talented growers and processors in the region. Entrants go head-to-head in multiple categories. It’s an opportunity for cultivators, processors, and dispensaries to get the recognition they deserve.

See all the judged categories here.

The Judges

We have carefully selected a panel of judges representing a wide range of backgrounds, professions, ages, genders, and ethnicities. This well-rounded group brings unique perspectives and experiences to the table, ensuring a fair evaluation process that reflects the richness of our community.

How You Can Join in

This year, we are opening up the Big Bud Classic to include a People’s Choice section. You will have the opportunity to judge for yourself. Whose gummy is the best? You pick Who has the best budtenders in the state? You Tell Us. Which grower produces the best medical marijuana in Arkansas? You decide.
The voting will run all summer long giving yo the chance to test any products new to you. 

See all the People’s Choice categories here.

Are you a Cultivator, Processor, or Dispensary owner/operator and want to enter the competition? Email us at arcannabistimes@arktimes.com