š„ Blazed & Infused 2026 Recap: Winners, Highlights & Best Moments from STL's Cannabis BBQ Competition
š„š Blazed & Infused 2026 Recap: What a Day, St. Louis!
Foodie Fam, WE DID THAT. ššæ
On Sunday, September 6, the 3rd Annual Blazed & Infused: Master of the MunchiesĀ turned HandlebarĀ into the smokiest, tastiest, most vibe-heavy Labor Day weekend in STL. If you missed it, here's your front-row recap of one of St. Louis' best cannabis-friendly food competitions. And if you were there, relive it with us! š
š The Competition: STL BBQ Meets Infusion St. Louis knows BBQ, and our competitors brought the heat. Returning Pot Chef champions faced hungry new challengers in an infused BBQ showdownĀ for $1,000+ in cash prizes, custom trophies, merch and bragging rights. Guests tasted, voted, and decided who earned the crown. š
š The Winners
š The Smokehouse Crown aka Best Infused BBQ Dish
Chef Bailey & Co
BURNT END FRIED RICE W/SMOKED BBQ CHIPOTLE AIOLI
š° Sweet Victory aka Best Infused Dessert
Llaorun by Waller
STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE BANANA PUDDING
šØ The High Concept aka Best Creative Infused Dish
Llaorun by Waller (Mini Soul Bowl)
HONEY CORNBREAD BASE, BAKED BEANS CENTER TOPPED
W/ COLLARD GREENS & BBQ RIB TIP MEAT
šæ Green Munchies aka Best Infused Vegan
Llaorun by Waller
PINEAPPLE COWBOY CANDY
š 2nd Place Winners
Chef Terri Jayne - Gateway Grub (The High Concept)
Untamed Treats - (Green Munchies)
Chef Fabo - Mr. Confections (Ā The Smokehouse Crown aka Best Infused BBQ Dish)
Congratulations to every competitor who showed up, showed out, and served flavor. You elevated St. Louis cannabis cuisine. š
šļø The Vibes
š Hourly rafflesĀ with prizes all afternoon
š¶ Live entertainmentĀ all day
šø Photo boothĀ moments (shoutout to Beam Photos & ProductionĀ for capturing the energy)
šļø A vendor marketplaceĀ with infused and non-infused goodies
š VIP guestsĀ with early entry, early vendor access and goodie bags
šæ Thank You, Sponsors & Partners
Big love to St. Louis Cannabis Club, Beam Photos & Production, Old Vienna, Weedmaps, Mighty Kind, Handlebar and every sponsor and vendor who helped make this the tastiest Blazed & Infused yet.
š¬ Fan Favorite Moments
Attendee Quote: "When I saw the event was 5 hours I thought I'm not going to stay the entire time, what would I do, but then here I am staying at the end vibing out."
š What's Next? Don't Sleep on TheseThe foodie fun is NOT over:
š¦ Danksgiving, Sunday, November 22: Thanksgiving-inspired infused food competition
š Munchie Market: Holiday Edition, Sunday, December 13: our festive infused holiday pop-up
Looking for the best cannabis events in St. LouisĀ this fall and winter? Grab passes at stlpotchefs.com, and join the Pot Chef ClubĀ to save on every event. š„
At STL Pot Chef, we strictly comply with all state and federal laws. 21+ only. Please consume responsibly.
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