Apply — Time and a Half Tales 2026 Family Scholarship

Tales of the Cocktail 2026 · New Orleans · July 19–24

Apply for a
Family Scholarship

The first family activation in Tales of the Cocktail history — and we want you in the room.

What the scholarship covers

The House

A beautiful family home base in New Orleans for the full week of Tales.

Licensed Childcare

Professional childcare through NOLA Babysitters Club so you can be fully present at Tales.

Bar Seeds Camp

Four days of culinary and creative programming for your children, closing with the Bar Seeds Lemonade Stand.

Travel Stipend

Support to get your family to New Orleans and around the city during Tales week.

All Meals

Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and catered family dinners at The House every night.

The Gathering

A dedicated community space for industry parents to connect during Tales week.

Full scholarship package

Travel, housing at The House, childcare, Bar Seeds Camp, and all meals — fully covered for Tales week.

Travel stipend to New Orleans Housing at The House, July 19–24 Licensed childcare daily Bar Seeds Camp for your children All meals including family dinners The Gathering community space

New Orleans Drop-In

Local family services

New Orleans-based industry parents can access Bar Seeds Camp and childcare during Tales week without the full housing package.

Bar Seeds Camp for your children Licensed childcare daily The Gathering community space No travel or housing required

Already Covered — Childcare Only

Childcare support

Already going to Tales through your job or a sponsor? We’ve got your kids covered while you work the floor.

Licensed childcare daily Bar Seeds Camp for your children The Gathering community space

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About you

Tell us who you are and where you work.

First name *

Last name *

Email address *

Phone number

City *

State *

Your role in the service industry *

Years in the service industry *

Have you attended Tales of the Cocktail before?

A few optional questions to help us understand who we're serving and build more equitable programming. Skip anything you'd rather not answer.

Race / ethnicity (select all that apply)

Gender identity

Age range

How many years have you been a primary caregiver?

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Your family

Help us understand who will be joining you at Tales week.

How would you describe your caregiving role? *

How many children will be attending with you? *

Will another adult be attending with you?

Do any of your children have specific needs we should know about? Allergies, accessibility needs, medical considerations — anything that helps us support your children well.

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Which track?

We have two ways to participate. Choose the one that fits your situation.

Sponsored Family — 3 spots available Full scholarship covering travel, housing at The House, licensed childcare, Bar Seeds Camp, and all meals for Tales week July 19–24.

New Orleans Drop-In (local families) Based in New Orleans? Access Bar Seeds Camp and licensed childcare during Tales week without the full housing package.

Already Covered — Childcare Only Already going to Tales through your job or a sponsor? We’ve got your kids covered. Access licensed childcare and Bar Seeds Camp during Tales week while you work the floor.

Do you have a Tales of the Cocktail badge or credential for 2026? We will secure discounted Education Day Passes for scholarship recipients who need them.

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Your story

No right answers here. Write as much or as little as feels right — just give us enough to understand your experience, your story, and your voice.

Question 1

Tell us about your life as a service industry parent. What does a typical week look like for you?

Paint us a picture. The logistics, the juggle, the moments that make it hard and the moments that make it worth it.

Question 2

What has being a parent cost you professionally — opportunities missed, events skipped, moments where you had to choose?

We know this industry asks a lot. We want to understand the specific ways parenthood has created barriers for you.

Question 3

What would full access to Tales of the Cocktail mean for your career right now?

Be specific. What sessions would you attend? What relationships would you build? What would change professionally if you could show up fully?

Question 4 — Optional

Is there anything about your caregiving situation you'd like us to know?

This may include kinship caregiving, single parenthood, foster care, or any other circumstances that feel relevant.

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A few last things

Almost done.

How did you hear about Time and a Half? *

Anything else you'd like us to know?

Something went wrong submitting your application. Please try again or email us at hello@atimeandahalf.org.

Applications close June 26, 2026. Families notified by July 3, 2026. Questions? Email hello@atimeandahalf.org

Your application is in.

Thank you for trusting us with your story. We will review every application with care and notify all applicants by July 3, 2026.

Follow our journey at @timeandahalf.us and at atimeandahalf.org.

For the shift that never ends.