Springfield’s Cannabis and CBD Industry: Illinois Times Best of Springfield 2026 Results
When I share information about Springfield with our wedding guests, I want it to reflect the community they are visiting. That includes understanding how our city has changed over the years.
Cannabis and CBD businesses are part of that conversation. For this final article in our cannabis section, I am looking at three categories from the Illinois Times Best of Springfield 2026 edition.
Illinois Times named Ascend Springfield the winner for Biggest Cannabis Selection and Cannabis Dispensary. Maribis of Springfield won Biggest CBD Selection. These are the publication’s reader-choice results, rather than my personal assessment of products or businesses.
As the owner of Pole Barn Chic Events, a Springfield, Illinois wedding venue, I want guests to have clear information and useful context. This recap reports the awards; it does not recommend products or make health claims.
The three 2026 award categories
The Illinois Times Cannabis/CBD results, published October 29, 2026, list:
CategoryWinnerFinalistsBiggest Cannabis SelectionAscend – SpringfieldMaribis of Springfield, Share Springfield, High Profile, Shangri-La SpringfieldBiggest CBD SelectionMaribis of SpringfieldSimply CBD, CBD Botanicals, Prairie State Hemp, Tribble VaporsCannabis DispensaryAscend of SpringfieldMaribis of Springfield, Share Springfield, High Profile, Prairie State Hemp, Shangri-La of Springfield
The table includes the complete finalist lists for these three categories in the published results.
What do these awards tell us?
For someone visiting Central Illinois, local reader polls offer one perspective on the community. They show which names received recognition within a publication’s categories that year.
They do not tell every visitor what is suitable for them. A selection award does not establish that a particular product is appropriate for someone’s health, and a dispensary award does not determine where cannabis may be consumed.
I think that distinction is worth making. We can acknowledge the results while being clear about what the awards actually represent.
Why cannabis and CBD appear in separate categories
The publication separates Biggest Cannabis Selection from Biggest CBD Selection. Those category names should not be treated as interchangeable.
Likewise, readers should not assume that everything sold under a broad cannabis or CBD label has the same contents, effects or legal treatment. This article makes no product comparisons or treatment recommendations.
For individual health questions, including possible medication interactions, speak with a qualified healthcare professional.
What this means for Springfield wedding guests
You may encounter unfamiliar business names while exploring Springfield, or hear people discussing the local awards. This article gives you the source and the category results behind that conversation.
It does not establish permission to use cannabis at your hotel, a tourist attraction or a wedding venue. Confirm applicable laws and the property’s own policies directly.
Our goal at Pole Barn Chic is to help guests arrive informed and comfortable, ready to enjoy the celebration.
Make time for the rest of Springfield, too
A wedding weekend can include history, architecture, local food, art and time with people you do not see nearly often enough.
If you are organizing your stay, our 48 Hours in Springfield, IL wedding guest guide offers ideas for the time around the wedding.
For another piece of local history, read Married on the Mother Road? Yes, Please!, which explores Springfield’s Route 66 connections. Its festival dates describe the 2026 celebration.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Illinois Times 2026 Biggest Cannabis Selection category?
Ascend – Springfield was the published winner.
Who won Biggest CBD Selection?
Maribis of Springfield was the published winner.
Who won the Cannabis Dispensary category?
Ascend of Springfield was the published winner.
Are these Pole Barn Chic’s own rankings?
No. They are attributed to Illinois Times Best of Springfield 2026.
Does an award establish a product’s medical suitability?
No. An award category does not provide an individual medical recommendation.
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Award results checked against Illinois Times Best of Springfield 2026 on November 6, 2026. Business hours and policies can change at any time; confirm directly before visiting a mentioned business.