A golden ticket opens the door to innovation

By Jesse Sanchez.

Seven winners and their guests will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to AquaStar’s World Headquarters.

AquaStar Pool Products is giving pool professionals a chance to go behind the scenes of its innovation process through its Golden Ticket promotion, with only a handful of tickets remaining. Seven grand prize winners, each accompanied by a guest, will travel to Ventura, California, in early December 2026 for an all-expenses-paid visit to AquaStar’s World Headquarters. Final dates are still to be confirmed.

The experience will include an exclusive meet-and-greet with AquaStar Founder and CEO Olaf Mjelde, along with a guided tour of the company’s manufacturing facility and warehouse. Guests will also get a behind-the-scenes look at AquaStar’s vertical integration process, following product development from an initial sketch on a napkin to the final polished product.

Each grand prize package includes round-trip economy airfare for two, transportation to and from AquaStar facilities and scheduled events, meals at AquaStar-sponsored events and a three-night stay at Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach.

The headquarters experience reflects AquaStar’s emphasis on innovation. The company has a portfolio of more than 60 patents and says its work is centered on safety, reliability and cutting-edge design.

The Golden Ticket promotion will culminate at the International Pool and Spa Show in New Orleans this November. Finalists will also have opportunities to receive prizes and merchandise. Past giveaways have included pump vouchers, JBL headphones and Yeti drinkware, with surprise winner reveals adding another element to the promotion.

Pool professionals interested in participating can complete AquaStar’s promotion entry form, which asks applicants to explain why they want to visit AquaStar World Headquarters.

Learn more about AquaStar’s Golden Ticket promotion and review the full promotional details before entering!