As far as I'm told you don't need a med card of any kind.. It's the first "Cannabis Cup", not "MEDICAL Cannabis Cup" (I got them confused at first too).. But the Cannabis Cup in CO is open to the public, since it's completely (state) legal in CO now. The LA Cup in 3 days I (believe) you need some type of med card to get in, since it's a medical cup. Cheers!