The Harvest Cup 2026
The Harvest Cup (9th Annual)
| Status | Confirmed |
| Full Name | The Harvest Cup (9th Annual) |
| 2026 Date | November 13–14, 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location | DCU Center, Worcester, MA |
| Organizer | The Harvest Cup |
| Website | theharvestcup.org |
About The Harvest Cup
The Harvest Cup is New England's premier cannabis competition. The 9th annual edition is confirmed for November 13–14, 2026 at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The competition spans five legal markets: Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. This regional scope makes it the most significant cannabis competition in the Northeast, drawing entries from cultivators across all five states.
Competition Format
- Entries accepted: September 4–13, 2026
- Judging method: Blind-judged by terpene profile
- Categories: Flower, concentrates, and edibles
- Eligible markets: MA, ME, VT, RI, CT (legal markets only)
What to Expect
- Cannabis competition with awards across multiple product categories
- Mixed B2B/consumer with hundreds of vendors on the floor
- Live entertainment and festival atmosphere
- Networking with the New England cannabis industry's craft cultivators and retailers
- Educational programming on cultivation, products, and the regional market
Terpene-Profile Judging
The Harvest Cup's commitment to blind terpene-profile judging distinguishes it from cups that use celebrity panels or simple consumer voting. By focusing on objective chemical analysis alongside sensory evaluation, the competition rewards growers who produce genuinely complex and well-cured flower.