If you were in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 17th, there was only one place to be: the Zalympix. Taking over City Market Social House in downtown Los Angeles’ Fashion District, the highly-anticipated event reeled in the who’s who in both music and cannabis, creating a festival-esque environment that allowed for an unforgettable evening of live music, networking, food vendors, and of course, the most fire cannabis you’ll ever find.
What Is Greenwolf's Zalympix?
Created by popular cannabis brand Greenwolf back in 2020, Zalympix has positioned itself to be the largest weed competition to date, setting themselves apart as the premiere platform for recognizing and celebrating the world's best growers. Originally launched as the Zalympix People's Choice Awards, Greenwolf quickly discovered the value in bridging the gap between consumers and brands, by allowing consumers to weigh in on their favorite strains and products.
Which is the main selling point here: the actual people get to vote and pick the winners. With the purchase of “the Zalympix judge kit,” you’re able to test all the entries, which typically come in the form of an ounce of flower. You’re then able to cast your vote in the following categories: BEST LOOKING, MOST POTENT, MOST UNIQUE, BEST TASTING, BEST TERPS, GASSIEST FLOWER, and BEST OVERALL.
Greenwolf's Zalympix Features Star Power: Gucci Mane, Berner, Xzibit, And Demrick
The event presented an all-star bill of musical performances: Gucci Mane, Berner, Xzibit, and Demrick - proof that cannabis parties will always trump everything else. Given the star caliber, the event reached capacity by 9PM, to the point that the fire marshalls refused to let anybody inside. (Welcome to Los Angeles!)
Which Sponsors And Cannabis Brands Presented At Greenwolf's Zalympix?
But those lucky enough to pass through the velvet ropes saw a fantastic array of brands and exhibitors, headlined by premier sponsors Shooters, Weedmaps, Sticker Mania, and Blazr. Among the culture-defining sponsors were A Golden State, Alien Labs, Big Chief, Buddy’s Bodega, CaliKush Farms, Cookies, Dee Thai, Dr. Dabber, Doja, Fidel’s, Gavita, Gotti, Jelly Wizard, Maven Genetics, Seed Junky, Serge Cannabis, Sluggers, Sugar High, The Astor Club, The Smugglers Club, The TENCo / Zushi, West Coast Genetics, Wizard Trees, and many more.
Adam Bregman, co-founder of Greenwolf states, “The highlight of the event was the sheer volume of people who showed up to the event to support and celebrate cannabis, many who traveled from other states to be part of this epic event. It was an honor to shine a light on some of the best growers and brands in the industry who participated in the Zalympix competition, where people who bought the judge’s kit selected the winners by voting. It was also a privilege to support all the great cannabis brands who set up activations by providing them an exciting platform to get their products directly into the hands of consumers who appreciate the best cannabis.”
Highlights Of Greenwolf's Zalympix Los Angeles: Coi Leray, Berner's Weed, And Gucci Mane's Tunes
A highlight of the evening arrived when chart-topping artist Coi Leray got on stage to say a few words, celebrating the trophy for BEST OVERALL and BEST TASTING awarded to The TENCo’s Blue Zushi, the sister strain of her Pink Zushi brand. Blue Zushi, the first of the Zushi strains developed by global leader The TENCo, is the Zkittlez-Kush Mints cross that started it all; the indica-dominant strain is known for its euphoric full-body high. Pink Zushi, which was created in partnership with Coi Leray and launched publicly in January, has been dubbed “unobtanium” by cannabis connoisseurs for its superb quality and high demand.
*Editor's Note: For Honeysuckle's exclusive interview with The TENCo founders, click here.
Berner also paid it forward by throwing out mad weed samples and flower into the crowd, while Gucci Mane performed his hit songs such as “Bricks,” “Wasted,” and “Freaky Gurl.”
Several brands were recognized during the night’s awards ceremony, with the resulting winners:
Best Looking Flower
French Laundry by Maven Genetics
Gassiest Flower
Sour Power by Kush Co
Most Potent / Heaviest Hitting Flower
Guala / Gotti Blue Sapphire by The Hydro Boys
Most Unique Flower
French Laundry by Maven Genetics
Best Terps By Smell 1st Place
Verzace by Limited Treez Genetics x Flavor Designer
Best Terps By Smell 2nd Place
Blue Zushi by The TENCo
Best Terps By Smell 3rd Place
Zkittlez by Alien Labs
Best Tasting 1st Place
Blue Zushi by The TENCo
Best Tasting 2nd Place
Malibu by Seed Junky Genetics
Best Tasting 3rd Place
Lantz by Ridgeline Farms
Best Overall 1st Place
Blue Zushi by The TENCo
Best Overall 2nd Place
Verzace by Limited Treez Genetics x Flavor Designer
Best Overall 3rd Place
Zkittlez by Alien Labs
Zalympix was a hit. It was a celebration of community within the cannabis space, something that historically was viewed as an illegal drug for countless decades. And you know what they say, the best weed comes from Cali!
For more about Greenwolf and the Zalympix, visit greenwolfcannabis.com.
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Featured image: Gucci Mane onstage at Zalympix Los Angeles (C) Sam C. Long / Honeysuckle Media, Inc. @tissuekulture
