1988 - 'The 1st Official High Times Cannabis Cup'. In January, grow guru Dr. Indoors, a photographer and Steven Hagar flew over to the Netherlands as the only three judges.

Four seed companies entered: Super Sativa Seed Club, Sensi Seed Club, the Seed Bank and a late entry 'Cultivators Choice', who won the Cup.

The 1st cannabis cup had only 3 judges; Hager, Dr Indoors and a photographer.