Event Info

Location

Welcome to Willits

A gateway to the Emerald Triangle, a legendary cannabis cultivation region, Willits is a small town situated along Highway 101, about 140 miles north of San Francisco.

The Mendo Cup is held in the Willits Grange, an old schoolhouse that we are so grateful to call home. Find it at 291 School St. in Willits.

We recommend checking the Visit Mendocino website for local lodging options. Willits is quite small but Ukiah is nearby and has even more options for hotels and restaurants. We have a list of recommended places to stay, eat and explore below on this page as well.

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Things to do In the Area

Explore the towns of Willits and Ukiah

Camping and Hiking in the Redwoods
Support Local Restaurants & Small Businesses
Ride the historic Skunk Train to Wolf Tree Turn
Visit Willits Center for the Arts
Explore The Cannabis Trail
Take a detour to the Mendocino Coast
Book an Emerald Farm Tour
Enjoy a relaxing soak at Orr Hot Springs
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A smiling group of Ganjiers pose in front of a white tent outside at the 2025 Mendo Cup

Who We Are

Our Ethos & Values

The Mendo Cup elevates the county’s remaining craft farmers, and celebrates our unique

Mendocino culture while building awareness for all the region has to offer, including best-in-class cannabis. This is also the only Cup that shares profit with farmers. We are truly a Cup by and for the Community.

The Mendo Cup is a one of a kind hyper local competition, featuring flowers from a limited number of licensed small farms that embrace fine organic craftsmanship and sustainable methods.

This event is a deep dive on terroir. Cannabis connoisseurs can really experience and appreciate how this award winning Emerald Triangle region’s weather patterns, soil, and other environmental elements affect the final taste of these varieties.

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Celebrate Sun & Moon Grown Mendocino Flower with us!

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How to Enter

Entering the Cup

In order to qualify for The Mendo Cup competition, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:

  • Your flowers must be grown on a Licensed cultivation site, 10,000sq. ft or less of canopy, located in Mendocino County.
  • Your flowers must be grown in full sun, for the full season, with no covers and no lights, using organic methods.
  • Both seeds and clones are allowed.
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A display case full of Mendo Cup 2025 entries - a nug on top of each jar.
The 2025 Mendo Cup Judges - group photo.

Recommendations

Places to Stay & Eat

Here are a few options our team recommends for nearby lodging options:

And here’s a few of our favorite yummy spots to eat nearby: