2005

Nov. 15-19, 8 AM to 10 PM: Registration at Get Lucky Hotel on the Keizersgracht 705. Avoid the long lines on opening day and get a jump on testing the strains by coming in and picking up your credentials early.



SUNDAY, NOV. 20

2 PM - Registration in the Melkweg lobby.

3 PM - Soma Grow Seminar, Melkweg Old Hall. The grower of last year's Cannabis Cup winning strain discusses his unique cultivation techniques.

4:20 PM - "Trudell--The Movie," Melkweg Old Hall. Directed by Heather Rae, this feature-length documentary tells the story of John Trudell, a former chairman of the American Indian Movement who became a celebrated poet and performance artist. Trudell is this year's inductee into the High Times Counterculture Hall of Fame.

6 PM - Q&A with John Trudell follows the film screening, Melkweg Old Hall.

7 PM - Arjan Grow Seminar, Melkweg Old Hall. Winner of more Cannabis Cups than any other grower, Arjan is also one of the world's most articulate teachers of cultivation techniques.

9 PM - "In Ceremonies Begin Responsibilities," Melkweg Max. Directed by Cannabis Cup Founder Steven Hager, this 30-minute film tells the true story of the origins of 420 and the founding of the Cannabis Cup.

9:30 PM - Opening Ceremonies, Melkweg Max. See the parade of official entries, meet the celebrity judges and get a taste of some of the leading contenders to win the Cannabis Cup. Open to official judges only. Poetry by John Trudell. Songs by Quiltman.

11 PM - Artery, Melkweg Max. Over the years, this Bulgarian rock band has become a favorite of the judges and has played more Cannabis Cups than any other band.

12 PM - The Homegrown Band, Melkweg Old Hall.


MONDAY, NOV. 21

11 AM - Cannabis Cup Expo opens at the Sugar Factory. Registration and sale of Expo passes continues through Thursday, 10 AM to 8 PM.

12 PM - Coffeeshop Bus Tours begin at the Sugar Factory and continue until 6 PM.

1 PM - Wake and Bake with Jet Baker at the Sugar Factory.

4:20 PM - The Baked Show with Dan Skye at the Sugar Factory.

8 PM - Expo closes.

TUESDAY, NOV. 22

10 AM - Cannabis Cup Expo at the Sugar Factory. Polls open for voting.

12 PM - Coffeeshop Bus Tours continue until 6 PM.

1 PM - Wake and Bake with Jet Baker at the Sugar Factory.

4:20 PM - The Baked Show with Dan Skye at the Sugar Factory.

8 PM - Expo closes.


WEDNESDAY, NOV 23

10 AM - Cannabis Cup Expo at the Sugar Factory. Polls open for last day of voting.

12 PM - Coffeeshop Bus Tours continue until 6 PM.

1 PM - Wake and Bake with Jet Baker at the Sugar Factory.

4:20 PM - The Baked Show with Dan Skye at the Sugar Factory.

8 PM - Expo closes. Polls close.


THURSDAY, NOV 24

10 AM - Cannabis Cup Expo at the Sugar Factory. Expo closes at 5 PM.

3 PM - Adam of THSeeds Grow Seminar, Melkweg Old Hall.

4:20 PM - "Trudell—The Movie," Melkweg Old Hall. Last chance to see the John Trudell documentary by Heather Rae.

6 PM - Grow seminar with CamelGrow Joe and Kailua Kid of the BC Bud Depot, who took a first place in last year's seed company competition, Melkweg Old Hall.

7 PM - Grow seminar with cultivation expert Jorge Cervantes, author of Indoor Marijuana Horticulture, the world's most popular book on indoor cannabis growing.

9 PM - Back Porch Vipers, Melkweg Max.

10 PM - Cannabis Cup Awards Show, Melkweg Max.

11 PM - Patti Smith and Her Band, Melkweg Max.

1 PM - Closing jam session featuring The Homegrown Band, Melkweg Old Hall.


FRIDAY, NOV. 25

4:20 PM - Ceremony at the winning coffeeshop.

The Annual Cannabis Cup Held In Amsterdam Gives Out Various Prizes Among Coffee Shops, Seed Companies & Breeders for best Indica/ Sativa Strains, Best Import Hashish, Best Dutch Hashish, Best Booth, Best Coffee Shop & Best New Products