Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau

Ocala/Marion County won 2024 Sports Destination Management Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism for the 2024 Nike First in Show Volleyball Tournament at World Equestrian Center! This JVC tournament hosted 235 teams in 2024 and brought an economic impact of $3.6 million to the community and over 1900 room nights! 🏐 🏆

The Ocala/Marion County VCB proudly hosted the YMCA National Long Course Swimming Championship in July 2024. Held at Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training (FAST), this event welcomed over 800 athletes from across the country as the culmination of the YMCA Swimming Year. This prestigious championship not only brought together talented young swimmers but also provided a significant economic boost. With an estimated impact of $2.4 million, the event showcased Ocala/Marion County as a premier swimming destination. This event will also be held in Ocala during 2025 and 2026.

Ocala/Marion County has venues for regional and national competitions at both the amateur and professional levels including swimming, golf, baseball, basketball, softball, soccer, tennis, disc golf, adventure runs, mountain biking and much more!

If you are visiting North Central Florida this summer for a youth sports event, the area has a lot of fun things to do off the field.

Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau wishes a Happy National Park and Recreation Month to all!

Santos Trailhead includes 80+ miles of single track diverse bike trails for beginners as well as expert-level trails that will challenge even the most elite riders. Santos is perennially rated as one of the best mountain bike facilities in existence. Numerous wooden “features” and the Vortex Freeride area located in a former limerock quarry provide extreme terrain in the flatlands of Florida.

Did you know #OcalaMarion is home to the premier aquatic training and competition venue in the Southeast US? Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training facility aka FAST!