Popcorn
Below you can find many resources and information regarding popcorn sales.
POPCORN SUPPORT
SCOUTING AND POPCORN SALES GO HAND IN HAND. FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR YOUR ANNUAL POPCORN FUNDRAISER.
THANK YOU FOR POWERING THE ADVENTURE
The Buffalo Trace Council and Trail's End extend our heartfelt thanks to every Unit and Scout family who participates in the annual popcorn fundraiser.
Your dedication doesn't just raise funds - it opens doors.
Because of your efforts:
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Outreach programs reach more youth across our communities
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Hundreds of Scouts each year experience the magic of summer camp/ day camp - Scouts who otherwise might not have had the opportunity.
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No Scout left behind!
Thank you for making Scouting possible!
COUNCIL POPCORN SALE
CONTACTS
Council Popcorn Chair
Jack Pate
Staff Advisors:
Greg Hager
Liesl Disch
Ryan Abbott
Grant Reigelman
Jennifer Carapia
812-423-5246 ext. 2214
812-423-5246 ext. 2213
315-247-1180 (cellphone)
812-423-5246 ext. 2210
812-423-5246 ext. 2202
Facebook Kernel Page
TRAILS END
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Trail's End Support:
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Trail's End Resources
Marketing Resources
Unit Leader/ Popcorn Chair Resources
Excel form to help your unit plan and budget a year of Scouting!
Available at Council Office
Available at Council Office
Have two or more youth family members sell in the Popcorn Sale? Combine your Popcorn Sale Dollars to qualify as Buffalo Trace Council Top Family!
**Minimum of $2,500 sales combined to be recognized as a Top Popcorn Family! Only offered by the Buffalo Trace Council.
IMPORTANT POPCORN DATES
Storefronts Auto Assignment
Monday, July 27, 2026
Show & Sell Order Due in Trail's End System
Friday, August 28, 2026
Show & Sell Order Popcorn Distribution
Tuesday, September 14 - 15, 2026
Blitz Weekend, Sale Starts!
Friday, September 18 - 20, 2026
Weekly Weekend Contests
October 2, 2026 - October 8, 2026
October 9, 2026 - October 15, 2026
October 16, 2026 - October 22, 2026
October 23, 2026 - October 29, 2026
October 30, 2026 - November 6, 2026
**Challenges will be announced the Wednesday before via email/social media
Storefront Manual Reservation Open
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Bingo Card Due to Council
Monday, November 2, 2026
Take Order Due in Trail's End System
Monday, November 2, 2026
Take Order Popcorn Distribution
Friday, November 13, 2026
Popcorn Payments Due to Council
Monday, November 30, 2026
**Prizes are released from Trail's End when balance owed to council $0.
Top Popcorn Families Recognition Forms Due
Monday, December 14, 2026
Popcorn Recognition & Scout Overnight w/ the Thunderbolts
Saturday, January 23, 2027
Popcorn Distribution Sites
If you have any questions about the location of your order or distribution site, don't hesitate to contact your District Executive.
Please note delivery sites are subject to change.
Vincennes Location (200 level Units)
TBD
Dale Location (100 level Units)
Thermwood Corporation
904 Buffaloville Road
Dale, IN 47523
Evansville Location (300 level Units)
Warehouse Services
515 W. Tennessee
Evansville, IN 47715
Top Popcorn Sellers and Top Family
Life Scout, Owen P.
$14,882
2025 #1 Top Council Popcorn Saler
Life Scout, Alexandria P.
$10,210
2025 #3 Top Council Popcorn Saler
Top Family Sellers
$25,092 Sold
Thank you for your Support
On behalf of the Council, we would like to thank you all for a successful year! We had an amazing Popcorn Sale for 2025! Thank you for all of your support! Your hard work has gone a long way, to support our Scouts and our Future Leaders!
