The Winter Classic lands at Champagne Problems in downtown Manhattan on Sunday, November 29, bringing the finish line of a grower competition into one evening. NYC420CCC and C4 Events list the gathering from 6 to 9:30 PM at 207 Bowery. The event is built around seeing the finalists in person, comparing what made the field stand out and taking part in a people’s-choice vote.
A competition night, not a generic mixer
The organizers describe this date as the culmination of The Winter Classic grower competition. The top eight growers will have tables at the event, giving attendees a direct way to explore the winning field and form their own opinion before the crown is awarded. That setup makes the evening more useful than a passive awards announcement: the finalists, not just a result, are part of the room.
The program also includes a people’s-choice pre-roll and hand-roll competition in collaboration with the Weed Buds App. Organizers say competitors will submit 1 to 1.5 gram rolls and attendees will select a winner through the app. The listing does not publish a full stage schedule or identify every competitor, so plan around the confirmed 6 to 9:30 PM window rather than assuming a particular judging time.
Ticket choices and entry times
General admission is listed at $50, with entry beginning at 6:30 PM. The current EventHi ticket details say each GA attendee receives a gift bag with two random 1.5 gram samples from Winter Classic entries, plus gifts from sponsors. The first 70 arriving GA attendees are also listed to receive an entry from each competitor in the Weed Buds App people’s-choice pre-roll and hand-roll contest. Those details are organizer-provided and may be subject to ticket availability, so review the current checkout before buying.
VIP is listed at $100 and is limited to 30 tickets. VIP entry begins at 6 PM, 30 minutes before general admission. The ticket description says VIP guests are guaranteed a judging role in the Weed Buds App people’s-choice competition, receive one of each competing pre-roll or hand-roll entry, and receive three random 1.5 gram flower samples entered in The Winter Classic. It also lists sponsor gifts, including Caramel by BK Broiler and Ash Maker wraps.
How to approach the night
Arrive with enough time to check in and move through the finalist tables before voting. If the competition is the reason you are going, use the early part of the evening to ask growers about what they entered and compare the finalists with intention. The listing confirms the tables and judging format, but it does not promise structured seminars, panel discussions or a published tasting order. Let the on-site program, staff direction and the official app guide the experience.
Champagne Problems is the listed venue at 207 Bowery in Manhattan, New York 10002. Use that specific address for navigation, then recheck the organizer’s EventHi page for any late updates to entry, sponsor activity or competition mechanics. The event page presents this as a single November 2026 date; it does not establish an ongoing annual series, so this listing is treated as a one-time competition night.
Before you buy
Confirm the active ticket tier, price and entry time before completing checkout. Bring the access details supplied by the organizer and follow venue instructions on arrival. The draw is a focused New York cannabis-community event where the finalists are visible, the audience has a defined judging role and the organizers have made the competition itself the main attraction. Show up ready to explore the field, vote responsibly through the stated process and give the winner’s announcement the attention it deserves.