Arizona’s cannabis community is about to take center stage. Best in Grass, a national cannabis judging competition and product-feedback platform, is officially launching its first statewide Arizona competition, giving everyday consumers a chance to discover, sample, and judge the best cannabis products in the Grand Canyon State.
Beginning Saturday, January 24, just 2,600 Arizonans will have the opportunity to participate as official judges by purchasing curated Best in Grass Judge Kits at select dispensaries across the state. These limited-release kits put real consumer experience at the forefront—turning honest feedback into meaningful insights for brands and shoppers alike.
Each Judge Kit is thoughtfully curated with Arizona-grown cannabis products across 12 recreational categories, including:
In total, this year’s competition features 58+ Arizona brands, 115 product entries, and hundreds of thousands of grams of flower, concentrates, vapes, and edibles. Judge Kits range from $35–$75 (before tax) depending on category and are sold first-come, first-served. In Tucson, Judge Kits are available at Botanica Dispensary.
Judges will evaluate products based on aesthetics, aroma, taste, and effects, submitting detailed feedback through March 29. Winners will be announced during a live, in-person awards celebration in Phoenix on April 22.
Adding a distinctly local voice to the competition, Chrissy Mance, founder of Tucson Doobie, will be judging select categories and providing direct feedback to participating brands.
Known for her connection to Arizona’s cannabis scene and her role in spotlighting standout products through Tucson Doobie, Chrissy will be sharing what resonated with her—from flavor profiles and effects to overall experience.
👉 Stay tuned to Tucson Doobie’s Instagram and upcoming articles to see which products stood out to Chrissy and why. If you’ve ever wondered how industry tastemakers evaluate cannabis, this is your chance to follow along in real time.
Tucson cannabis fans can pick up their Judge Kits locally at Botanica, one of the featured retailers for the Arizona competition.
Judge Kits go on sale Saturday, January 24, and availability is extremely limited—once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Founded by former High Times executives, Best in Grass was created to modernize cannabis competitions by centering real consumer experience. Instead of celebrity judges or closed-door panels, Best in Grass empowers everyday cannabis users—including the canna-curious—to explore products, discover what fits their lifestyle, and influence product innovation through transparent feedback.
That feedback doesn’t disappear, either. Participating brands receive detailed consumer data that can directly shape future products—making Best in Grass as valuable for producers as it is for judges.
As co-founder Mark Kazinec explains, Arizona’s vibrant cannabis community made it a natural fit for launch, and the response is expected to be strong.
If you’ve ever wanted a say in what truly deserves the title of “Best in Grass,” now’s your chance.
✔️ Pick up a Judge Kit at Botanica starting January 24
✔️ Sample, score, and submit feedback by March 29
✔️ Watch the winners crowned April 22
✔️ Follow Tucson Doobie to see what Chrissy loved most
For full contest rules and participating retailers, visit bestingrass.io—and don’t wait. Arizona’s cannabis community is judging, and the best seats are limited.
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