2026 popcorn sale
- This page was last updated on 05/10/26 @ 8:47 PM
Welcome to the Pacific Crest Council’s 2026 Popcorn Sale headquarters! Get ready for another exciting popcorn season—a true highlight for our Scouting families and the community.
Many of your loyal customers eagerly anticipate this time of year, returning to discover new delicious products, stock up on their beloved favorites, and even purchase popcorn gifts for friends, family, and co-workers. Here, you’ll discover a mountain of resources and information designed to make your 2026 popcorn sale both fun and incredibly successful.
Why the Popcorn Sale Matters
The annual popcorn sale is vital for delivering exceptional Scouting programs across all levels. For your unit, the funds raised directly support your local activities and adventures. When you sell popcorn, you help Scouts do more! It supports all three levels of our Scouting program:
- Units get the money they need to carry out their activities, multiplying their adventures.
- Scout families can save money on program costs.
- The Pacific Crest Council can maintain our cherished camps, provide essential services to units, develop innovative new programs, and ensure that Scouting is accessible to all, regardless of their circumstances.
Beyond the crucial financial support, the popcorn sale is an incredible learning experience for our youth. Scouts gain valuable life skills such as teamwork, goal-setting, and confidence-building.
2026 Popcorn Sale Important Dates
Now: Commit to Sale
Mid-August: District Kick-offs
August 24: Storefront reservations begin
September 2: First Order Due
September 16-18: Delivery & Distribution
September 19: Storefront & Take Order Sales Begin
September 30: Replenishment Order Due
October 14-16: Replenishment Order Delivery & Distribution
November 2: Complete Allowed Returns & Collect Funds
November 13: All returns and payments complete
Popcorn Leader Training
Trail’s End is currently completing updates for the 2026 sale. More information will be shared soon. In the meantime, you can familiarize yourself with overall functionality with the 2025 training.
Check out the online training videos from Trail’s End to get started with the 2025 Popcorn Sale.
Commission Structure
Base commission has increased to 33%! Units will have the opportunity to increase their commission to 37% with two bonus incentives:
- Attend your District Kick-off (2% bonus): The unit’s Popcorn Kernel or member of the unit Key 3 must attend the District Kick-off. Look for communication from your district executive or check with them to confirm the date and time for your District Kick-off.
Base commission has increased to 33%! Units will have the opportunity to increase their commission to 37% with two bonus incentives:
- Attend your District Kick-off (2% bonus): The unit’s Popcorn Kernel or member of the unit Key 3 must attend the District Kick-off. Look for communication from your district executive or check with them to confirm the date and time for your District Kick-off.
- Submit a Sales Plan (2% bonus): Set a unit goal and submit a sales plan to your district executive on how your unit will achieve the goal.
Sample Sales Plan:
Pack/Troop: _________ will achieve a goal of $_______ by selling $________ (amount) at ________ (number) of fully staffed storefront shifts.
Promoting our online sale by _______.
Completing a Take-Order Campaign with $______ in sales.
Bonus Incentives
There will be a weekly prize drawing for any Scout that has surpassed $750 in sales. Final details coming soon.
The top 3 sellers in the council will receive an additional prize. Prizes to be determined.
Returns
Focus should be given to transferring excess product to other units in need during the sale.
Returns will be allowed up to 10% of the total sale value in complete, unopened boxes. Returns must be prepared and completed during the week of November 3rd.
Popcorn Resources
More resources are coming soon!
