What’s Inside the 2026 NuWu Cup Judge Kits?
The sixth annual Nuwu Cup is returning to Downtown Las Vegas, giving cannabis consumers the opportunity to help recognize standout products from across Nevada.
This isn’t your average cannabis competition the Nuwu Cup is community-driven. You are the judge. Your palate shapes the results, and your vote helps determine this year’s winners.
Each competition entry is assigned a product number, and identifying brand or product information is concealed whenever possible. However, some categories may include recognizable, brand-specific hardware.
Ready to take your place as a 2026 Nuwu Cup judge? Explore this year’s Judge Kit options below.
2026 Nuwu Cup Judge Kit accessories displayed at the Nuwu Main outdoor courtyard in Downtown Las Vegas
Choose Your 2026 NuWu Cup Judge Kit
Whether you want to judge every competition category or focus on your favorites, there is a kit designed for your experience. Quantities are limited, and Judge Kits will not be restocked after they sell out.
Included With Every Judge Kit
Every 2026 Nuwu Cup Judge Kit includes access to the Nuwu Cup event on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Each kit also includes game tickets. Use your tickets to play participating festival games. After each game, the ticket is entered into an hourly prize drawing for a chance to win featured prizes throughout the event.
The number of game tickets and additional event perks varies by kit.
Kit A: The Full Kit — $420
Best for - Judges who want the complete Nuwu Cup experience across every competition category.
Kit A includes
Premium backpack
JBD bong and hammer pipe
Gold Dr. Dabber XS
GRAV ashtray
Plastic grinder
Loupe magnifier
Session journal
Official Nuwu Cup shirt
Official judge hat
Lighters
Commemorative shot glasse
Custom stickers, pins, and keychains
Event extras
Access to the exclusive VIP dinner
Five game tickets
Kit B: Edibles and Flower — $225
Best for - Judges who want to focus on flower and edible entries.
Kit B includes
Custom sling bag
HEMPER bong
GRAV ashtray
Plastic grinder
Loupe magnifier
Session journal
Official judge hat
Pens and lighters
Commemorative shot glass
Custom stickers, buttons, and keychains
Lanyard event-pass holder
Event extras
Food voucher for participating festival vendors
Two game tickets
Kit C: Infused Pre-Rolls and Extracts — $225
Best for - Judges interested in concentrates, terpene profiles, and infused pre-rolls.
Kit C includes
Custom sling bag
HEMPER bong
Dab mat
Dab tool
Loupe magnifier
Session journal
Official judge hat
Pens
Commemorative shot glass
Custom stickers, buttons, and keychains
Lanyard event-pass holder
Event extras
Food voucher for participating festival vendors
Two game tickets
Kit D: Vapes — $300
Best for - Judges who want to focus on the vape category.
Kit D includes
Custom sling bag
Session journal
Official judge hat
Pens
Vape battery
Custom stickers, buttons, and keychains
Lanyard event-pass holder
Event extras
Food voucher for participating festival vendors
Two game tickets
Attending Without a Judge Kit?
You do not need to purchase a Judge Kit to experience the Nuwu Cup event.
Early-bird General Admission tickets are currently $25, with standard admission priced at $30.
General Admission includes
Access to the Nuwu Cup event
Eight pre-rolls, including one from each competing flower entry
One game ticket
Judge Kit Release and Purchase Details
Official release date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The 2026 Nuwu Cup Judge Kits will be available for in-person purchase only on a first-come, first-served basis. Quantities are limited, and kits will not be restocked after they sell out.
Online pre-orders, phone holds, digital reservations, and advance purchases are not available.
Where to Purchase
NuWu Main: Secure your bag and hang out at our Courtyard the only legal outdoor consumption courtyard in the city!
NuWu North: Located out in Centennial Hills for our north-side family. You can check location hours, details, and order options directly on the NuWu North Page.
What to Bring
A valid, government-issued photo ID showing that you are 21 or older
Cash for your Judge Kit purchase
ATMs are available onsite at both locations.
Some Judge Kits may require multiple pickups to remain within applicable cannabis purchase limits. Customers purchasing an affected kit will receive specific pickup instructions at the time of purchase.
DON'T MISS OUT: SECURE YOUR SPOT!
Because these premium judge kits are strictly limited, the FOMO is going to be incredibly real this year. If you want to be one of the select few choosing Nevada’s top-tier cannabis, you need to act fast.
Lock it in, grab your kit on July 15, and we'll see you on Saturday, October 17, 2026, where we’ll announce the winners live at the massive NuWu Cup Awards Ceremony. Let's make history, DTLV!
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Judge Kits go on sale Wednesday, July 15, 2026. They will be available in person at Nuwu Main and Nuwu North on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
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Judge Kit purchases are cash only. ATMs are available onsite at Nuwu Main and Nuwu North.
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Nuwu Cup’s blind-judging process conceals identifying product and brand information whenever possible. Some categories may include recognizable or brand-specific hardware, but judges are asked to score the cannabis based on its aroma, flavor, smoothness, effects, and overall experience—not brand recognition.
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YYes. Every 2026 Nuwu Cup Judge Kit includes access to the Nuwu Cup event on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Kit A also includes access to the exclusive VIP dinner and five game tickets. Kits B, C, and D each include a food voucher and two game tickets.
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Yes. General Admission tickets are available for guests who want to attend without participating as a Judge Kit holder.
Early-bird General Admission is currently $25, with standard admission priced at $30. General Admission includes event access, eight pre-rolls, and one game ticket.
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Game tickets can be used to play participating festival games. After each game, the ticket is entered into an hourly prize drawing for a chance to win featured prizes.
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Some Judge Kits contain products from multiple cannabis categories and may require more than one pickup to remain within applicable purchase limits. Customers purchasing an affected kit will receive specific instructions.
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Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID showing that you are 21 or older, along with cash for your purchase.
A digital order confirmation is not required because Judge Kits cannot be ordered or reserved online.
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No. Judge Kits cannot be pre-ordered, reserved, or placed on hold. All kits must be purchased in person at Nuwu Main or Nuwu North beginning July 15.
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Your Judge Kit includes a judging booklet with a unique QR code connecting you to the secure Nuwu Cup voting portal.
Voting opens Monday, September 14, 2026, and closes Sunday, October 4, 2026. The winners will be announced live at the Nuwu Cup Awards Ceremony on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
