2026 Popcorn Season Build Your Adventure One Sale At A Time!
SELL POPCORN – EARN REWARDS – BUILD MEMORIES
The 2026 Popcorn Sale is here and this year we’re inviting every Scout to Build Your Adventure! Every bag of popcorn sold is another building block toward unforgettable experiences – from camping trips and summer camp to high-adventure treks and unit equipment.
Why Sell Popcorn
It’s Easy!
The average unit earns a commission of $2,000 to pay for camp, trips, awards, and gear!
It’s Exciting!
Scouts are rewarded with prizes, like Amazon gift cards!
It Equips Youth!
Scouts develop and enhance their sales and interpersonal communication skills!
Why Wouldn’t You?
Help Build The Adventure for your Scouts by way of this easy and successful unit fundraiser!
2026 Popcorn Timeline
Thursday, July 23
Council-wide Popcorn Kickoff via Zoom
Friday, August 7
Popcorn Order #1 to be placed by Midnight (EDT)
Wednesday, August 19 – 21
Popcorn Order #1 Delivery/Distribution
Friday, September 11 – 13
Blitz Weekend #1
Friday, September 11
Popcorn Order #2 to be placed by Midnight (EDT)
Wednesday, September 23 – 25
Popcorn Order #2 Delivery/Distribution
Friday, October 2 – 4
Blitz Weekend #2
Friday, October 16
Final Day for Full-Case Return
Friday, October 16 – 18
Blitz Weekend #3
Friday, October 23
Popcorn Order #3 to be placed by Midnight (EDT)
Friday, October 23
Popcorn Order #3 Delivery/Distribution
Friday, November 13
Sale Ends & Final Payments Due
Saturday, November 21
Spin to Win Event
Unit Commissions
34% Base
Plus…
+2% if commit to sell, attend kickoff, and submit unit order by August 7
And…
+3% if a unit sells $10k – $19,999 or 15% increase over 2025 sales total
+3% if a unit sells $20k or more or 25% increase over 2025 sales total
Who To Contact
Matt Nash
Popcorn Staff Advisor
matt.nash@scouting.org
502-400-5372
Shannon Smith
Popcorn Office Staff
shannon.smith@scouting.org
502-400-5370