8 a.m.: Charity Golf Event — benefitting National Roller Coaster Museum — the at the Divide Golf Club near Carowinds. Coordinated by Baynum Solutions. Golfers must provide their own transportation!
***Golf Sponsors are needed! Please contact Melissa Bamford at [email protected].
1 p.m to 5 p.m.: Golden Ticket Awards badge pick-up & check-in is open in the Meeting Room at the SpringHill Suites Carowinds.
Throughout the day, attendees are encouraged attendees are encouraged to relax at their hotel or explore Charlotte’s sites & attractions at their leisure!
6:00 p.m.: Shuttle service begins departing from hotels to Carowinds.
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Golden Ticket Awards Welcome Party hosted by Carowinds featuring rides, music, hors d’oeuvres and open bar in Terminal A and Aeronautica Landing section of the park
9:30 p.m.: Enjoy a nightcap at SpringHill Suites cash bar and patio area — open exclusively to Golden Ticket Awards attendees!
9 a.m. to 12 noon: Registration Open in SpringHill Suites Meeting Room for late arrivals. After 12 noon, lanyards not picked up will be available at Carowinds Guest Services area located at the park’s main gate
9 a.m..: Exclusive Tours begin at Carowinds (pre-registration is required! Details to come!).
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Carowinds open (Carolina Harbor water park open 12 noon to 5 p.m.). Admission is FREE entry with GTA lanyard!
5 p.m.: Golden Ticket Awards Cocktail Reception
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Golden Ticket Awards Dinner at Grand Carousel Park & Courtyard
7:15 p.m.: Presentation of the 2025 Golden Ticket Awards at Carowinds Theater by Amusement Today and hosted by Carowinds!
9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Post-ceremony desserts, drinks, and attractions in Thrill Zone, Grand Carousel Park and Carolina Boardwalk
After event closes.: Return to SpringHill Suites for late night socializing on patio with cash bar.
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