Dear Tourism Partners,
This past weekend, we welcomed the Babe Ruth Softball State Tournament to Lake City-Columbia County. 105 teams competed at the Southside Sports Complex and South Columbia Complex from June 25-29, 2026.
During the tournament, our team was on site to promote our tourism partners, director visitors to experiences, and engage directly with visitors and tournament hosts.
We would like to extend our deep gratitude to all of our local hoteliers, restaurants, shops, attractions, and businesses who joined us in welcoming athletes, families, and friends to town. We hope that you saw an increase in businesses as a result of our efforts.
If you would like to provide feedback on your experience during the tournament or ways that we may improve how we host, email me directly at cgray@columbiacountyfla.com with your feedback.
Our sincere thanks also goes out to tournament organizer Doug Robinson and everyone who helped to make this tournament possible. We appreciate you choosing Lake City-Columbia County and the trust you place in us. We hope to welcome you back for years to come.
On behalf of the Columbia County Tourist Development Council and staff, thank you again for all that you do to position Columbia County as a year-round tourism destination.
In partnership,
