It’s that time of year again — flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and many of Oregon’s top Cannabis producers have put their finest work in the ring for a chance to be crowned the best in the state.
That’s right folks, it’s Leaf Bowl season.
Leaf Bowl launched with meteoric force in 2021 and quickly cemented itself as one of the most prestigious and well-regarded competitions in Oregon. 2025 marks the fourth consecutive year that the event has been hosted in the state, and perhaps the most exciting iteration yet.
For those unfamiliar with the format, 15 local, impartial judges are selected across distinct categories and are given about a month to rank assorted products on a numerical scale of 1 to 10. Contenders are assessed in different domains like visual aesthetic, smell, flavor and effect, with the top-scoring entries taking home a highly coveted trophy.
This year’s stoney soirée took place at Cedarville Lodge in Gresham, a historic and rustic venue surrounded by 11 acres of beautiful Pacific Northwest nature. A towering canopy of old-growth cedar trees provided a natural backdrop for the occasion, and the weather — crisp, cool and comfortable — couldn’t have aligned any better.
Guests entering through the front gate and into the event were met with an eclectic collection of colorful booths positioned throughout the outdoor environment. The vendor spaces featured strong representation from many of Oregon’s most popular brands. Mountains of swag, pre-rolls and jar-smells galore were available from retail- and farm-based booths, while edible producers passed out nonmedicated confectionery treats for sampling.
There was even a dab activation bar where attendees could get up close and personal with functional glassware to learn firsthand about concentrate consumption. Various recreational areas were scattered throughout the grounds, featuring yard games like cornhole and giant Jenga, a small food cart pod, a mobile record store, and even a professional bubble blower who could be seen enwrapping visitors in colossal, shimmering bubbles.
Altogether, the outdoors section of the venue was a veritable bazaar with an array of incredible sights and sounds.
Inside the lodge, an open bar was accessible for partygoers looking for liquid libations (or water), and next to that was an open-air photo booth. Long rows of white chairs and Leaf Bowl-themed decorations were set up in the main area — an aesthetic that created a more formal, elevated atmosphere to the celebration that was perfect for the awards portion of the night.
Of note, there was a noticeable spotlight on community creators and artisans, with sections reserved for the local clothing brands, craftspeople and even some PNW glass artists. One of the spaces in the lodge that seemed to get the most attention throughout the night was a display from Mothership Glass, featuring their Pink Slyme over Poppy FKT (Fab Klein Torus). The consistent inclusion of glass art and artists at live Leaf Magazine events reflects an intentional reverence for the art form and enriches the overall environment by bringing Cannabis and glass culture together.
The award ceremony itself was hosted in different segments, starting with the Edibles and RSO/FECO categories, moving into Concentrates and Vapes, and finishing off with Pre-Rolls and Flower. The sheer quality of entries was staggering, and the competition for each prize was exceedingly fierce. When a grower or producer is able to walk into the thunderdome that is Cannabis competition and walk out with a trophy in hand, it’s both electrifying and immensely validating. Keeping in mind how much work it takes to bring a top-shelf product to the public, these wins are extremely hard-fought.
A full list of winners and sponsors is available below.
Overall, there’s a lot of appreciation for the space that Leaf Bowl holds within local Cannabis culture. With over 2,300 people in attendance, it was genuinely difficult not to get pulled in at least five different directions at once, but perhaps the best part of the whole adventure is the opportunity to see new and old friends alike and make authentic human connections.
Looking around the crowd, it was a challenge not to find smiles, laughs and an air of exhilaration that practically hummed with excitement. Attendees were seen showing off their favorite Cannabis products or paraphernalia, hugging each other in warm recognition and toking together like nothing else in the world mattered. There was a noticeable absence of phones, or at least a significantly reduced presence, as guests could be observed simply socializing, living in the moment and enjoying their best lives. The vibe and overall energy of the experience were magical in that regard.
A huge shoutout to everybody who makes this festivity possible — from the sponsors to the support staff and to each and every person who took time out of their busy days to come together and celebrate in canna-unity. These kinds of events serve as a reminder of what a privilege and honor it is to be a part of the best community in the world — the Cannabis community.
A special thank you to our main sponsor Advanced Nutrients, intake partner Smooth Roots, hospitality sponsor Truth Dispensaries, and activation area sponsor White Label Extracts.
Winners
Indoor Flowers:
BEST INDOOR – CITRUS
WINNER: Sub Zero from Terpmongers
RUNNER-UP: Orange Julius from PDX Organix
BEST INDOOR – GAS/OG/CHEM
WINNER: Yuck Mouth from State 3 & Prism Farms
RUNNER-UP: Sausalito from High Noon Cultivation
BEST INDOOR – DESSERT
WINNER: Sherb Cream Pie from Lofty
RUNNER-UP: Strawberry Pie from The Crop Shop
BEST INDOOR – JACK/HAZE
WINNER: Funny Farms from Lofty
RUNNER-UP: Jack Herer from Prūf Cultivar
BEST INDOOR – SWEETS & DREAMS
WINNER: Cadillac Rainbow from Sticky Trees
RUNNER-UP: Chicken & Wafflez from Derby’s Farm
BEST INDOOR – EXOTIC
WINNER: Gastro Pop from PDX Organix
RUNNER-UP: Blueberry Sugar from Trichome Farms
BEST INDOOR – TROPICAL/FLORAL
WINNER: Jokerz Candy from The Crop Shop
RUNNER-UP: Pineapple Tang from Trichome Farms
BEST INDOOR – OPEN CATEGORY
WINNER: Blueberry Motor Oil from High Noon Cultivation
RUNNER-UP: Domestic Violence from Cruise Control
SUNGROWN FLOWER:
BEST SUNGROWN – CITRUS
WINNER: Truffle Monkey from TrueCare Farms
RUNNER-UP: Toranja from Left Coast Standard
BEST SUNGROWN – GAS/OG/CHEM
WINNER: Space Station from Left Coast Standard
RUNNER-UP: Gas Basket from TrueCare Farms
BEST SUNGROWN – DESSERT
WINNER: Animal Sherb Mints from Ebb & Flow
RUNNER-UP: White Tiger from Gud Gardens
BEST SUNGROWN – JACK/HAZE
WINNER: Sundae Driver from TrueCare Farms
RUNNER-UP: Jack Herer from TrueCare Farms
BEST SUNGROWN – SWEETS & DREAMS
WINNER: Blue Dream from TrueCare Farms
RUNNER-UP: Popscotti from TrueCare Farms
BEST SUNGROWN – EXOTIC
WINNER: Ice Cream Cake X Runtz from Ebb & Flow
RUNNER-UP: Marmalade from Left Coast Standard
BEST SUNGROWN – TROPICAL/FLORAL
WINNER: Pineapple Milkshake from TrueCare Farms
RUNNER-UP: Tropical R*ntz from TrueCare Farms
BEST SUNGROWN – OPEN CATEGORY
WINNER: Banana Cream Cake x Jealousy from Left Coast Standard
RUNNER-UP: Quantum Fields from Ebb & Flow
CBD FLOWER:
BEST CBD-RICH
WINNER: Sweet Tonix from Bald Peak Farm
RUNNER-UP: Divina Obscura from Rev222
MIXED LIGHT / GREENHOUSE FLOWER:
BEST MIXED-LIGHT/GREENHOUSE – CITRUS
WINNER: Lemon Pastries from Bald Peak Farm
RUNNER-UP: Candied Oranges from Bald Peak Farm
BEST MIXED-LIGHT/GREENHOUSE – JACK/HAZE
WINNER: Island Fruit from Bald Peak Farm
BEST MIXED-LIGHT/GREENHOUSE – EXOTIC
WINNER: Blueberry Octane from Bald Peak Farm
BEST MIXED-LIGHT/GREENHOUSE – SWEETS & DREAMS
WINNER: Mandarin Grape Gelato from Bald Peak Farm
BEST MIXED-LIGHT/GREENHOUSE – TROPICAL/FLORAL
WINNER: Maui Melon Bubblegum from Bald Peak Farm
BEST MIXED-LIGHT/GREENHOUSE – OPEN CATEGORY
WINNER: Caribbean Crème from Bald Peak Farm
PRE-ROLL:
BEST TRADITIONAL PRE-ROLL
WINNER: Candy Payton Wood Tip Blunt from PDX Organix & Bluntz
RUNNER-UP: Crash Glow Straight Rolled 0.5g Pre-Roll from SugarTop Buddery & Good Smoke
BEST INFUSED/ENHANCED PRE-ROLL
WINNER: Hole Note OA Mac Flower x Really Rosin Hash Hole Pre-Roll from Decibel
RUNNER-UP: Grape Hi Chew Hash Hole from Squishy Scientific & Quickies
INFUSED FLOWER / MOONROCK:
BEST INFUSED FLOWER/MOONROCK
WINNER: Powdered Donut Cake from Exotic Blendz
RUNNER-UP: Moonbow Moonrock from Bubble’s Hash
SOLVENTLESS CONCENTRATES:
BEST FECO/RSO
WINNER: THC FECO from The CO2 Company & Loyal Oil
RUNNER-UP: Tiger Cake Nova Nectar Dripper from Rebel Roots Farms
BEST FULL-MELT/BUBBLE HASH
WINNER: The Sherb Melt from Whale Oil Extracts
RUNNER-UP: Cereal Milk Bubble Hash from Sand Castle Hash Co.
BEST ROSIN
WINNER: Tropaya Rosin from Whale Oil Extracts
RUNNER-UP: Blueberry Banana Muffins #19 Live Rosin from Decibel
HYDROCARBON CONCENTRATES:
BEST BUDDER/BADDER
WINNER: Garlic Breath Live Resin Badder from White Label Extracts & Indigo Farms
RUNNER-UP: Farmer’s Dream Live Resin Badder from White Label Extracts & Benson Arbor
BEST PULL & SNAP/SHATTER
WINNER: Blue City Headband Shatter from White Label Extracts & Midnight Fruit Company
RUNNER-UP: Hawaiian Wreck Pull & Snap from Killa Beez
BEST DIAMONDS
WINNER: Alien Cherries Diamonds & Sauce from Buddies
BEST SAUCE
WINNER: Pineapple Monkey Sauce from Buddies
RUNNER-UP: Strawberry Dogshit 2g Live Resin from Brainmeltz & Moontower Pines
BEST CRUMBLE/SUGAR
WINNER: Black Jack Truly Live Resin Sugar Wax from Entourage
RUNNER-UP: Chem de la Chem Sugar Wax from Entourage
VAPES:
BEST ALTERNATIVE CANNABINOID VAPE
WINNER: Durban Poison THCV Vape from Buddies
BEST CO2 VAPE
WINNER: Green Dragon Vape from Farmer’s Friend Extracts
RUNNER-UP: Grease Monkey CO2 Vape Cart from Siskiyou\
BEST FLAVORED/BOTANICAL DISTILLATE VAPE
WINNER: HiBAR 1.5g Raspberry Widow from Portland Heights
RUNNER-UP: Cereal Milk 1g Flavored Disposable from Lunar & Moontower Pines
BEST CANNABIS-ONLY DISTILLATE VAPE
WINNER: Space Cadet Tropic Lemons from Benson Arbor
RUNNER-UP: Purple Gorilla Glue Distillate 510 Cart from Sessions
BEST GENERAL HYDROCARBON VAPE
WINNER: She’s My Cherry Pie Disposable from Sessions
RUNNER-UP: Forbidden Fruit 510 Cart from Sessions
BEST LIVE RESIN / SAUCE VAPE
WINNER: Pineapple Tart Live Resin Cartridge from Entourage
RUNNER-UP: Garlic Bread Truly Live Resin All-in-One Vape from Entourage
BEST SOLVENTLESS VAPE
WINNER: GMO All-In-One Vape Pen from Entourage
RUNNER-UP: Donny Burger Vape from Eugreen
BEST TOPICAL:
BEST BALM / SALVE
WINNER: Hercules Muscle Ease Hemp CBD Salve from Sun God Medicinals
BEST BEAUTY PRODUCT
WINNER: Onsen Soaking Salts (Citrus Springs) from Medicine Farm Botanicals
BEST CREAM/LOTION
WINNER: Everyday Lotion (Aromatic Woods) from Medicine Farm Botanicals
RUNNER UP: Fire & Ice High THC Roll-On Topical from Buddies
BEST EDIBLES
BEST ALTERNATIVE CANNABINOID
WINNER: Tropical Punch “The FiVth” 5:5:5:5:1 Hybrid Kicker from Mule Extracts
RUNNER-UP: Wedding Cake / Dream Berry 1:1 (THC:CBN) Indica Jellies from Mellow Vibes & Lifted Northwest
BEST CANDY
WINNER: Green Apple & Watermelon Yamba Floss
RUNNER-UP: Lemon Lime SugaDoobs from Yamba Junk
BEST BAKED GOODS
WINNER: Red Velvet Indica Cookie from SDK
RUNNER UP: THC:CBG Strawberry Lemon Drop Cookie from Hapy Kitchen
BEST BEVERAGE / TINCTURE / SYRUP
WINNER: Passion – Orange – Guava 500mg Cannabull Syrup from Crown B Alchemy
RUNNER-UP: Strawberry Cough Rocket Fuel RSO Tincture from Rebel Roots Farms\
BEST GUMMY
WINNER: Sour Cherry Limeade “Super Sativa” 4:2:1 Kicker from Mule Extracts
RUNNER-UP: 1:1 (CBC/THC) Strawberry Lemonade Sativa Mega Gummies from Grön
BEST CHOCOLATE
WINNER: 3:1 (CBG/THC) Daytime Sativa Milk Chocolate w/Sea Salt from Grön
RUNNER-UP: Craft Chocolate w/CBN from Medicine Farm Botanicals
