Lil Bean Illinois cannabis and hash competition 2025

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Lil Bean Illinois cannabis and hash competition 2025

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AWARD CATEGORIES

fLOWER

Community Awards

Hash rOSIN

Flower Categories:

Indoor, Outdoor, Autoflower, Illinois Genetics, Pro, Beginner, Living Soil and Midwest Best.


Sub-Category Awards:

Best Bag Appeal, Best Smell, Best Taste, Highest THC, Highest CBD and The People's Choice (jars will be on display during the event ceremony where guests can cast their vote for their favorite overall flower entry)

Purchase Entry

Hash rOSIN

Community Awards

Hash rOSIN

Rosin Categories Include:

Solventless Extract (Bubble Hash Full Melt, Hash Rosin,) Hash-Infused Pre-Roll, Hash-Infused Edible

Purchase Entry

Community Awards

Community Awards

Community Awards

Community Award Categories:

Best Grower, Best Glass Blower, Best Event Vendor, Best Social Media Presence, Best Collaboration, Best Event, Best Dispensary, Best Grow Shop, Best Glass Shop. VOTING CLOSES NOVEMBER 1ST!

COMING JULY

entry guidelines, category descriptions & sample requirement

overview

  • All growing styles, feeding methods, and nutrient lineups (salts or organics) are allowed in every category except for Living Soil, which must use only Living Soil and organic amendments.
  • Entry fees include admission to the Awards Ceremony for the competitor
  • Guests must purchase tickets separately in they're not competing
  • Brands / Breeders must enter under the "Pro / Brand" Category and cannot compete in general flower categories.


sample size requirements

Each entry must provide a set amount to ensure fair and thorough judging while allowing for public participation in the People’s Choice Award. Here’s how the breakdown works:


Flower Entries (22g per entry)

  • 15 Judging Packs – Small samples distributed among official competition judges
  • 5 Special Guest Judges – A select panel of expert guest judges
  • 2g for People’s Choice Display – Placed on display for attendees to view and evaluate for the People’s Choice Award


Hash Entries (4g per entry)

  • 10 Judging Packs – Quarter-gram portions provided to competition judges
  • 5 Special Guest Judges – Individual samples given to guest judges
  • Small Display Sample – A portion set aside for public viewing in the People’s Choice category


This system ensures that all judges get equal portions to evaluate while allowing the community to engage with the competition.

competition categories & pricing

Flower Entry

22g of Dried & Cured Flower must be submitted for each sample being entered into the competition, and entry fees are per entry. It is recommended that all samples be submitted in a small glass jar to preserve freshness and protect the bag appeal of your sample!

Indoor photoperiod category

$40

 For photoperiod cannabis strains (feminized, regular, or fast-photoperiod) grown indoors under artificial lighting

  • No restrictions on growing techniques—soil, hydroponic, coco, salts, or organic nutrients are all allowed
  • This category rewards exceptional terpene profiles, dense structure, and high-quality indoor-grown cannabis

outdoor photoperiod category

$40

For photoperiod cannabis strains (feminized, regular, or fast-photoperiod) grown outdoors under natural sunlight

  • No restrictions on growing methods—you can use living soil, organic, synthetic, or any nutrient program
  • This category highlights outdoor-grown flower and how different genetics perform in a natural environment

autoflower category

$40

For autoflowering cannabis strains, which automatically transition from vegetative to flowering stage based on age, not light cycles

  • Open to both indoor and outdoor-grown autoflowers
  • Any growing method is allowed—hydro, soil, coco, organics, or salts

Living Soil category

$40

 This is the only category with growing restrictions!

  • Must be grown in living soil—a biologically active, organic growing medium
  • No synthetic nutrients, bottled salts, or chemical fertilizers allowed
  • Only organic amendments (e.g., compost, teas, worm castings) are permitted
  • This category rewards cultivators dedicated to organic, regenerative, and natural farming methods

Illinois Genetics Category

$40

Flower must be from an Illinois breeder, or have direct parental lineage to an Illinois-bred cultivar

  • This category highlights local genetics and breeding innovation in the Illinois cannabis scene

Beginner Category

$30

Strictly for those growers with 2-years or less of growing experience

  • A great category for newcomers to showcase their early cultivation skills

pro / brand category

$50

Stand out with the best of the best - this category is limited to brands and breeders only

  • Open to licensed brands, commercial growers and seed breeders looking to compete at an expert level

Midwest's Best Category

$50

 

  • An open-format, head-to-head competition between the best growers from Illinois and surrounding Midwest states.
  • Both indoor and outdoor flower are allowed in this category.
  • No restrictions on growing styles—hydro, soil, organic, salts, or any combination.

Hash Rosin Entry

These categories are for solventless hash products only—no butane or solvent-based extractions allowed. Sample amounts and quantities are provided for each type of category below.

Bubble Hash (Full Melt) / Hash Rosin

$50

  •  Entry Amount: 4g per entry
  • Must be extracted via ice water extraction or mechanical separation—no solvents
  • Rosin must be pressed from hash using heat and pressure (no chemical extraction)
  • Full Melt Hash should vaporize cleanly with minimal residue when dabbed

Hash Pre-roll

$50

  • Entry Amount: Minimum (15) 1g pre-rolls
  • Must be infused with hash—flower-only joints do not qualify
  • Can include rosin, bubble hash, or other hash concentrates blended with flower

Hash Edibles

$50

  •  Entry Amount: Enough product for 15 equal portions
  • Edibles can be infused with hash, distillate, butter, or any other infusion method
  • Examples: Rosin-infused gummies, distillate chocolates, cannabutter-baked goods, infused beverages, and more
  • Dosing must be consistent—each portion should have an equal amount of THC content for fair judging

NO CANNABIS OR CANNABIS-DERIVED PRODUCTS ARE FOR SALE

how to submit your competition entry

sample submission process

To ensure a smooth, organized and accurate Competition sample submission process, please follow the directions below carefully and reach out with any questions or concerns you may have. 


Flower Submissions

  • 22g of Dried & Cured Flower is required for judging
  • Submit flower in a sealed container (glass jars recommended with minimal air space)
  • Label the lid clearly with the following info:

                 - Your Full Name

                 - Strain Name & Breeder

                 - Instagram Handle (if applicable)


Hash Rosin Extract Submissions

  • 4g of Extract is required for judging
  • Submit Extracts in a sensible sealed container (glass or plastic) 
  • Label the lid (or submit container in a outer bag etc.) with the following info:

                - Your Full Name

                - Strain Name

                - Instagram Handle (if applicable)


Pre-Roll Submissions

  • Pre-Rolls: (x15) 1 gram (minimum weight) Pre-Rolls are required for judging
  • Submit Pre-Rolls in protective tubes to ensure samples aren't damaged (keep multiple entries separated)
  • Place tubes in a bag and clearly label the bag for submission with the following info:

                - Your Full Name

                - Strain Name

                - Instagram Handle (if applicable)


Hash Edibles Submissions

  • Provide enough of your edible product to provide a full serving for (15) judges
  • Submit edibles in a food-safe container or wrapper (keep multiple entries separated)
  • Ensure samples are clearly labeled before submission with the following info:

                - Your Full Name

                - Strain Name

                - Instagram Handle (if applicable)

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competition sample Drop-off locations

Sessions Lounge

Sessions Lounge

Sessions Lounge

504 E. Saint Charles Rd.

Carol Stream, IL 


Drop-off Start Date: 10/24/2025

Deadline to Submit: 10/31/2025

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Become an approved sample drop site

Are you a retail business in the Chicagoland area with the desire and ability to collect competition samples, safely store and keep organized? We'd love to hear from you! Get involved with the 2025 ICHC and benefit from additional store traffic and event exposure through a Competition Sample Drop-Site Partnership! Click the link below to get started.

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