2026 POPCORN CALENDER
Please note, all dates are for Unit Kernels and Unit Leaders. Your Unit will have earlier deadlines so that your Unit can meet Council deadlines.
Ordering, payment and prize deadlines will be strictly observed.
All Unit Accounts must be paid by Wednesday, December 2, 2026. A Unit’s account must be paid in full before their Unit prizes will be approved and released.
Note: Failure to meet the December 2, 2026 deadline will result in a 5% commission penalty.
2026 DATES
Friday, May 15 – Popcorn Sale Unit Onboarding Unit sign-up in Trails End
Thursday, July 9- Unit Kernel In Person Training (6:30-8:30 PM)
Sunday, July 12- Sign-up deadline for Unit promotional items
Sunday, July 19- Unit Kernel In Person Training (1:00-3:00 PM)
Wednesday, July 22, 7PM First round storefront claiming open
Saturday, July 25, 7PM First round storefront claiming closes
Wednesday, July 29, 7PM Second round storefront claiming open (remains open through season)
Sunday, August 2- Scouting Expo Sponsored by Trail's End (3-5 PM)
Sunday, August 2- Show & Sell orders DUE
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- 11:00 PM - Initial/Show & Sell order DUE, Trails End Portal
- https://portal.trails-end.com/
Sunday, August 2- Popcorn Test deadline, 10:59 PM for Units to pick-up popcorn starting 8/14/25
Saturday, August 8- Scout Popcorn Kick Off: (9:00 AM – NOON)
Wednesday, August 12 - Show & Sell Unit Pick Up Begin: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Ward Popcorn Pantry, Noon to 4:00 PM Boerne Popcorn Pantry
Thursday, August 13- Show & Sell Unit Pick Up Begin:
NOON – 7:00 PM, McGimsey Popcorn Pantry, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Ward Popcorn Pantry
Friday, August 14 - Show & Sell Unit Pick Up:
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, McGimsey Popcorn Pantry, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Ward Popcorn Pantry
Saturday, August 15 - Show & Sell Unit Pick Up: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM, McGimsey Popcorn Pantry, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Ward Popcorn Pantry
August 13 - October 28, 2026
Regular Popcorn Pantry hours unless stated otherwise:
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – NOON (McGimsey)
Thursday: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Ward North American)
Saturday: 7:00 - 9:00 AM (McGimsey)
Sunday, November 1 - Final Order DUE
- 10:00 PM - Final Order DUE, Trail's End Portal (Unit Leaders only)
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 – Council Prizes DUE, Council Online Prize Submission Form (https://form.jotform.com/262369418731160)
- FINAL DAY FOR ANY SALES TO BE INCLUDED IN PRIZE & RANKING CONSIDERATIONS.
- 10:59 PM all Scout sales submitted through the Council Online Prize Submission Form.
- Deadline for Council prizes; $50 patch, $800 seller t-shirt sizes, Top 100 and Spin & Win party. (Unit Leaders only)
- If your Unit still has popcorn, it can be sold after November 3rd and Scouts can continue to earn towards Trail's End Rewards for sales through December 31st.
Sunday, November 8– Returns Due (Submit under the Orders tab in Trail's End Portal (Unit Leaders only)
Sunday, November 8, 10 PM - Submit Heroes & Helpers donation (https://form.jotform.com/262921785798174)
- Heroes & Helpers donation form MUST be completed for all Units. Either dollar amount, product amount or combination of both must be submitted.
- Unit ranking will not be posted until all Hero & Helpers Donations have been recorded.
Thursday, November 12 - Returns/ Final Order Pick Up Begins: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Unit Leaders Only), McGimsey Popcorn Pantry,
Thursday, November 12 - Final Order Pick Up: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Ward Popcorn Pantry
Friday, November 13 - Returns/ Final Order Pick Up Begins: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Unit Leaders Only), McGimsey Popcorn Pantry
Wednesday, November 18- Final Returns: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Unit Leaders Only), McGimsey Popcorn Pantry
November 19 - Popcorn Pantry CLOSED for Season, must schedule for popcorn pick-up during this time, email popcorn@alamoareabsa.org.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 - Popcorn Payments DUE: 5:00 PM, Council Service Center (payments to be made as one (1) Unit check, credit cards and cash will not be accepted)
*Last Update 7/19/26
