Banquet tickets must be reserved by 8:00 pm EDT on April 6^th, 2026. Due to limited capacity, complimentary and paid tickets will be issued on a first come, first served basis.

Reserve your Scholar Ticket! All Carson Scholars are invited to attend the awards banquet for free. You must add the $0 scholar ticket to your cart and complete checkout process to receive this complimentary ticket.

Reserve your Guest Tickets! Guest tickets are available on a first come, first served basis for family and friends who would like to attend and celebrate with the scholar. You can purchase guest tickets for $80 per ticket. Please note that all guests, regardless of age, require a ticket including young children.

*First-time scholars: you received a discount code in your banquet invitation letter. Use this discount code at checkout to remove the cost of up to two (2) complimentary guest tickets.

Educators! Tickets are available for educators who would like to come and celebrate their student. Select the educator ticket and indicate which student you would like to sit with.

Pre-order merchandise! Check out our exclusive 30^th year merchandise and 2026 commemorative scholar t-shirt. Orders must be placed before April 1, 2026. Select local pickup to pick up your merchandise at the banquet, or delivery if you would like it mailed directly to you.

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Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Caloosa Sound Convention Center
Address: 2200 Edwards Drive Fort Myers, FL 33901