The California State Fair recognized its 2025 Golden Bear award winners for cannabis, celebrating the state’s best cannabis products with the most highly coveted agricultural prize awarded by the fair.

There were several Humboldt County products recognized by the awards.

The California Cannabis Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to cannabis advocacy, normalization, and the growth of California’s legal cannabis industry.

Flower submissions were tested through SC Labs for scientific assessment, while Budist’s expert human judging panels evaluated the 600+ entries using their standardized 100-point rating system. The judging process assessed products based on aroma, flavor, appearance, and experience, bringing a human element and sommelier-level evaluation to the competition for the second year.“For 171 years, the California State Fair has celebrated the rich agricultural bounty and innovative spirit of our state, and the cannabis industry plays a vital role within that legacy,” Tom Martinez, CEO of the California State Fair, said in a prepared statement.. “Congratulations to all the Golden Bear winners — this moment celebrates pioneers who continue to define California cannabis.”

The Humboldt County businesses recognized include:

• Blueberry Caviar (Limonene) by Ridgeline Farms won in the Flower (Mixed Light) category.

• Sour Z Live Rosin Dual Consistency by Ay Papi (La Habra), Mattole Valley Sungrown (Humboldt County), Canyon Creek Family Farms (Trinity County), and My Green Network (Santa Ana) won in the Concentrates category.

• Whitehorn Rose (Paradise Punch x Lemon OG) Single Origin Live Rosin Infused Gummies by Ay Papi (La Habra) and Huckleberry Hill Farms (Humboldt County) won in the edibles

• Sleep CBD/THC/CBN by Papa & Barkley (Humboldt County) won in the Wellness category.