Girl Scout Cookie Booths Launch with New Flavor

Tri-Cities residents can purchase cookies from local troops at retail locations through mid-March.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Girl Scouts in the Tri-Cities region will begin their annual cookie booth sales on Friday, offering a new Rocky Road-inspired flavor called Exploremores alongside classic favorites like Thin Mints and Samoas. Troops will be stationed outside grocery stores, superstores, and some restaurants through March 15, with each box priced at $6. Proceeds from cookie sales fund around 70% of the Girl Scout experience, including programs and summer camp.

Why it matters

The Girl Scout cookie program is a beloved annual tradition that not only provides a fundraising opportunity for local troops, but also teaches valuable life skills to the young participants. With the addition of a new flavor, the cookie sales are expected to generate significant community interest and support for the organization's activities.

The details

The new Exploremores cookie is a sandwich cookie with chocolate, marshmallow, and almond-flavored creme. In addition to this new offering, classic flavors like Thin Mints, Samoas, and others will be available. Customers can find the cookie booths stationed outside of various retail partners, including grocery stores, superstores, and some restaurants. The cookie booth sales will run through March 15.

  • The Girl Scout cookie booth sales will begin on Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • The cookie booth sales will end on March 15, 2026.

The players

Girl Scout Council of Southern Appalachians

The regional council that oversees Girl Scout activities in Southwest Virginia, eastern Tennessee, and northern Georgia, with around 11,500 girl and adult members.

Lynne Fugate

The CEO of the Girl Scout Council of Southern Appalachians.

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What they’re saying

“Girl Scouts learn important life skills from decision-making and dealing with people to setting goals and managing money. Plus, all proceeds stay local to support troops and programs in your community. Your purchase of Girl Scout cookies truly makes a difference.”

— Lynne Fugate, CEO, Girl Scout Council of Southern Appalachians (Press Release)

What’s next

Customers can visit the iwantcookies.org website to find upcoming cookie booth locations in their area.

The takeaway

The annual Girl Scout cookie sales not only provide a beloved community tradition, but also serve as an important fundraiser that supports the organization's valuable programs and activities for young people in the Tri-Cities region.