Biography
Tim Blake is a cannabis activist and Owner of Area 101 – a dispensary in Northern California. He founded The Emerald Cup in 2003 and currently serves as the event’s promoter and president.
In The News
RECAP: The Emerald Cup Celebrates Ten Years Of Growth In Northern California
SANTA ROSA, CA — Cannabis enthusiasts from all walks of life gathered at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds this past weekend to celebrate a successful harvest, while exchanging knowledge with friends new and old. Uprooting from its traditional location in the “Emerald Triangle,” the epicenter of California cannabis, The Emerald Cup migrated to Santa Rosa in 2013. Founded by Tim Blake ten years ago, The Emerald Cup is the longest running outdoor organic growing competition in the world. The flagship event was held in Laytonville, CA and drew just 23 …
Sonoma County Will Host The 2013 Emerald Cup This December
Sonoma County Will Host The 2013 Emerald Cup Founded in 2003, The Emerald Cup is the longest running organic outdoor growing competition in the world. This year, the event will be held December 14 and 15 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in California. “The winner will receive a 2-week, all expense paid trip to a cannabis friendly resort in Jamaica.” Since its inception, The Emerald Cup has seen a notable rise in popularity. Tim Blake, the cup’s producer, said the first event, which was held near Humboldt and Mendocino, only had 23 …