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2nd Annual Frost Bowl
Announces 2023 Winners
The state-wide grow-off competition had 45 flower entries and 26 concentrate entries .
The 2nd Annual Frost Bowl winners took home coveted Frost Bowl trophies on February 11 in Columbia , MO . The event celebrated the local cannabis community . This year , the state-wide grow-off competition had 45 flower entries and 26 concentrate entries . This year ’ s event was for home cultivators . The 2024 event will have home cultivators and licensed facility competitions .
The Frost Bowl host and Missouri licensed cultivator Justin Page said , “ What ’ s so great about the Frost Bowl is its focus on the local cannabis artisans . This event provides a platform for Missouri-based artisans to showcase their products and services , which helps support our local economy and drive growth in our state ’ s cannabis industry . It ’ s an opportunity for us to show the rest of the country what we ’ ve got , and I have to say , we ’ ve got a lot !”
Page said the event , now in its second year , just keeps getting better . “ We ’ ve had two successful runs so far , the first being in St . Louis and the second in Columbia . Both events drew a large number of people , and it was great to see so many cannabis enthusiasts , business owners , investors , and industry professionals come together to celebrate our local community .”
The 2023 Frost Bowl Winners , by Category are :
Of course , Page says there were a ton of products and services to check out at the Frost Bowl . “ We ’ re talking about everything from the latest information on cannabis strains and products to cultivation equipment , technology solutions , and more . It ’ s a great opportunity to see what our local community has to offer and support the businesses that are driving growth in our state ’ s cannabis industry .”
This event promotes responsible cannabis use and encourages attendees to follow state laws and regulations . It ’ s also a platform for organizations and individuals working to promote social justice and equity in the cannabis industry . “ That ’ s the kind of thing that makes me proud to be a part of our local community ,” said Page .
Flower Winner Rex Mason
Hash Winner Fish Arm Farm
Edible Winner Mo Stanky Danks
“ One of the things that sets the Frost Bowl apart from the other cannabis events is its emphasis on small business artisans and community focus versus high profit-driven corporate events ,” said Page . “ This event features a variety of goods and services by local industry experts . It ’ s a great opportunity to get to make valuable connections with one another , and cannabis enthusiasts can meet other like-minded folks .
This event provides a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that makes it easy to build relationships and form partnerships .
“ Giving back to the community is also very important for us ,” Page says . “ I try to always make a donation ( photo above ), and the Frost Bowl was a huge success , so I ’ m happy to be able to give $ 500 to two great nonprofit animal rescues : Boone County Animal Care and Jenny ’ s Wildlife Wonderland .”
So , if you haven ’ t checked out the Frost Bowl yet , you may want to . This event is a celebration of everything that makes our local cannabis community great . It ’ s an opportunity to learn , network , and support our local businesses . Don ’ t sleep on the 3rd Annual Frost Bowl next year , February 2024 ! “ With such a great turn out this year , we can ’ t wait to see what @ growing _ with _ justin has in store for us in the future ,” says Page .
Thinking about entering the contest for 2024 ? For more information about the Frost Bowl and how to enter the event as a home cultivator or licensed facility , visit www . FrostBowl . com .
36 April 2023