The 2026 Golden Ticket Awards to be presented live from COTALand!

Industry professionals are invited to attend the 2026 Golden Ticket Awards on September 11 and 12. The host facilities this year will be the brand-new theme park, COTALand, built on the campus of Circuit of the Americas in Austin, and Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in nearby Round Rock. Registration for the event is NOW OPEN!

Thanks to the many generous GTA sponsors — including our Gold Sponsors of Gerstlauer, Ride Entertainment, Rides 4 U / SBF-Visa and Vekoma  — the event remains free for those working in the industry.

Anyone who has never attended will be surprised by the diversity of networking activities. Beyond the awards ceremony, there will be behind-the-scenes tours, social receptions, time in the parks and dinners! In addition, this year the event features fun fundraising opportunities for National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives and Morgan’s Wonderland including the COASTIN’ ON THE COURSE Golf Tournament, Charity Bowling Event at B-Lux & Bowling @ Kalahari and the real race car Hot Lap Experience!