Select GWE Teams Up with Montana Cannabis Cup 2026 & Honeysuckle Magazine

• The High Times Cannabis Cup hits Montana on September 5, 2026.

• Select GWE is an official Montana Cannabis Cup livestream partner.

• One winner takes home a Select GWE High Life Bundle.

• Honeysuckle Magazine features the Select GWE founder in September.

• Cup judging happens at home, so your glass matters.

• Cannabis is legal in California for adults 21 and over.

Introduction

The Oscars of weed just moved to Big Sky Country. On Saturday, September 5, 2026, the High Times Cannabis Cup lands at The Pub Station in Billings, Montana. It is the first Cannabis Cup the state has ever hosted.

Select GWE signed on as an official livestream partner for the first-ever Montana Cannabis Cup. We are bringing a giveaway with us. One person walks away with a full High Life Bundle.

This post is written for adults 21 and over. Cannabis is legal in California for adults 21 and over under state law. Select GWE sells glass and lifestyle goods, not cannabis. Nothing here is medical advice.

Here is what the weekend actually looks like, and how you get in on it.

What Is the High Times Cannabis Cup?

High Times launched the Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam in 1988. It has been the benchmark cannabis competition ever since. Montana is the newest stop on that map.

The format is what makes it different. This is not a closed industry panel. Consumers buy official Judge Kits, take them home, and score the entries themselves. Those scores decide the winners.

Montana's version drew more than 80 producers competing across 11 categories. Flower, concentrates, pre-rolls, and edibles are all in play. Judging ran from July 11 through August 22, and the awards show closes it out on September 5.

That community-first structure is exactly why we wanted in.

Why Montana, and Why Now

Montana is not the market most people picture when they think Cannabis Cup. That is the point.

Adult-use sales started there in January 2022. The state has moved more than $1.2 billion in adult-use cannabis as of July 2026. Those numbers come from Montana Department of Revenue figures reported by the Montana Standard. The same reporting counts roughly 1,100 to 1,200 licensed cannabis locations statewide.

A national brand showing up is a signal. It means the local scene grew past the point where anyone can ignore it. We built Select GWE on that same idea. Good culture does not only happen in Los Angeles and New York.

So what does a livestream partner actually do?

What the Select GWE Partnership Includes

We are on the broadcast, not just the sponsor wall. If you cannot get to Billings, the livestream is the seat. Watch for our callouts, because that is where the giveaway details drop.

There is also a reason your own setup matters more than you think.

Expert Insight: At the Cannabis Cup, Your Glass Is Part of the Scorecard

Most competitions judge product in a sealed lab environment. The Cannabis Cup does not. Judges score entries at home, on their own gear, which quietly makes the delivery method part of the test.

That matters more than most people assume. A MAPS and California NORML water pipe study tested smoke through several devices. Water pipes removed proportionally more cannabinoids than tar. The researchers called the result unexpected.

Read that again. The same flower does not behave the same way through every piece. A dry glass pipe, a bubbler, and a bong each hand you a different version of it.

Serious judges control for that. They score every entry on one consistent piece. If you are judging, pick your bong and stay with it.

Inside the High Life Bundle Giveaway

We are giving one High Life Bundle away during the Cup window. It is our largest monthly drop, and it is built around one standout piece of glass.

Here is how the three monthly bundle tiers compare:

Tier	Price	Glass	Accessories	Apparel
Smoke Light	$49.99/mo	1 premium small glass piece	3 to 4 quality accessories	Not included
Vibes	$74.99/mo	1 limited-edition or artist-collab piece	3 to 4 accessories, pin set, candle	1 clothing item
High Life	$99.99/mo	1 limited-edition or artist-collab piece	Premium grinder, glass rolling tray, ashtray, torch	1 clothing item and 1 essential

The High Life tier also includes free item giveaways. Every tier rotates monthly, so no two boxes match.

Entry details go live on our channels and on the Cup broadcast. Follow along there for the official rules.

Glass is the anchor of every one of these boxes for a reason.

Picking a Piece That Earns Its Spot

Cool bongs are easy to find. Bongs that survive two years of real use are harder.

Borosilicate glass handles heat and shock better than soft glass. Thicker walls, usually 5mm or more, take bumps that crack thin pieces. Joint size and fit decide whether your bowl actually seals.

Silicone bongs solve a different problem. They bend, drop, and travel without shattering, and the bowl stays glass so combustion heat never touches the silicone.

Our full breakdown lives in the glass bong buyer's guide. You can also shop the current glass bongs lineup directly.

The Cup is not our only September moment, either.

Honeysuckle Magazine, September 14

Select GWE also lands in Honeysuckle Magazine this month. The September print issue and HoneysuckleMag.com run a founder-focused feature on the brand.

That coverage carries through Apple News and Google News distribution. It also includes social promotion, custom graphics, and a newsletter inclusion.

Two features, two weeks apart. The Cup on September 5, Honeysuckle on September 14.

Here are the questions we keep getting.

FAQ

When is the High Times Cannabis Cup in Montana?

• The awards show runs Saturday, September 5, 2026, at The Pub Station in Billings. Doors are 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The event is 21 and over.

How does Cannabis Cup judging work?

• Consumers buy an official Judge Kit at a participating retailer. They scan the QR code inside and score each entry in the online portal. Those scores determine the winners.

Can I watch the Montana Cannabis Cup online?

• Yes. Select GWE is an official livestream partner, so you can follow the broadcast and our callouts without traveling to Billings.

How do I enter the High Life Bundle giveaway?

• Entry details drop during the Cannabis Cup livestream and across Select GWE social channels. Official rules apply, and entrants must be 21 or over.

What is in a Select GWE High Life Bundle?

• The High Life Bundle includes a limited-edition or artist-collaboration glass piece. It also carries a premium grinder, glass rolling tray, ashtray, and torch. One clothing item and one Select essential round it out.

Do I need a bong to be a Cannabis Cup judge?

• No, but consistency helps. Scoring every entry through the same piece gives you a fairer read across the whole kit.

The Takeaway

September puts Montana's cannabis community on a national stage, and Select GWE is on the broadcast for it. You get a front-row seat to the Cup and a shot at a High Life Bundle. The Honeysuckle founder story lands two weeks later.

This content is for adults 21 and over. Cannabis laws vary by state, and California rules are outlined by the California Department of Cannabis Control. Select GWE does not sell cannabis and makes no health or medical claims. Talk to a licensed medical professional for guidance about your own situation.

Watch, Judge, and Enter

Select GWE has spent years building gear for people who take their ritual seriously. This month we are taking that to Billings. Head to the official Montana Cannabis Cup page for event and ticket details. Then tune into the livestream for the giveaway.

Join Select Society while you are at it. Members earn points on every purchase and free shipping over $50.