THE KEEFY CUP
The Midwest Grower Showdown
Think you’ve got the best flower in the Midwest?
The Keefy Cup is a limited-entry grower competition hosted at Keefy Cannafest — bringing together growers, brands, artists, and the community for a true Seed to Session Connection.
This is not rushed judging or a popularity contest. This is a structured, fair competition built to showcase real cultivation.
🏆 COMPETITION OVERVIEW
• Limited Entries
• One entry per grower
• 8g submission required
• Entry Fee: $50
• Submission Deadline: May 1
Top entries advance to a live final round at Keefy Cannafest
⚙️ HOW IT WORKS
Stage 1 – Preliminary Judging (Before Event)
Entries are evaluated ahead of the event by a panel of judges to ensure fair and focused scoring.
Each entry is judged by multiple judges and scored on:
• Appearance
• Aroma
• Flavor
• Smoothness
• Effects
• Overall
This process avoids rushed judging and overloaded palates.
Stage 2 – Live Finals (At KEEFY Cannafest)
The Top 5 finalists move on to the final round.
Final judging takes place live at Keefy Cannafest.
🔥 Final Judge: Mendo Dope
🏆 Winner is crowned on-site
🌿 PEOPLE’S CHOICE
All entries are featured in a Bud Gallery display.
Attendees can:
• View entries
• Smell terpene profiles
• Vote for their favorite
🏆 People’s Choice Winner announced at the event
📦 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• One entry per grower
• 8 grams of flower required
• Entry must be submitted by May 1
• Entries must meet basic quality and handling standards
📍 SUBMISSION LOCATIONS
Entries must be dropped off at:
Level Up Seed N Garden
• Peoria, IL
• Springfield, IL
(Submission timing/details provided after entry if needed)
📅 EVENT DETAILS
Keefy Cannafest
📍 Peoria, IL
📆 May 16
Event Day Includes:
• Final judging (Top 5)
• People’s Choice voting
• Trophy presentation
• Live music + vendor experience
🏆 AWARDS
Keefy Cup Champion
• Trophy, prizes and more.
• Recognition across Keefy platforms
People’s Choice Winner
• Trophy
• Community recognition
🎟 HOW TO ENTER
Purchase a Keefy Cup Entry ticket at EVENTHI
Submit your 8g entry by May 1
Wait for judging + finalist selection
Attend May 16th KEEFY Cannafest for finals (optional but recommended)
⚠️ TERMS & CONDITIONS
• Must be 21+ to participate
• Entry fee is non-refundable
• Entries must be submitted on time to be eligible
• Submitted entries will not be returned
• All judging decisions are final
• Participants are responsible for complying with all applicable laws
• Keefy Cannafest and partners are not responsible for lost, damaged, or compromised entries
• Competition structure, judging process, and event details may be adjusted as needed for execution