Nestled in the heart of eastern NC between Raleigh and the coast, we are a destination with rich culture and heritage. Our heritage has deep military and agricultural roots. And, let’s not forget to mention our legendary BBQ! We sum up ourselves with 3 Ps: pigs, pickles, and planes!

We are the proud home to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, one of the best (and oldest!) fighter communities in the world, Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, award-winning historic downtown, NC Pickle Festival, and Wings Over Wayne Air Show (NC’s largest free air show).

Our county is located on the NC Barbecue Society Historic Trail and the Mountains To Sea Trail, which is the perfect blend. Because after you eat the best BBQ of your life and wash it down with sweet tea or craft beer, you’re going to thank us for having a way to burn it all off!

Whether you’re visiting for sports, business, or leisure, in Goldsboro, we strive to provide authentic experiences full of outdoor adventure, unique flavors, history, and genuine hospitality. With exceptional facilities like the Bryan Multi-Sports Complex, one of the top sporting facilities in the country, we specialize in out-of-the-box experiences that help athletes compete at their best. From hosting sponsored Player’s Parties, designing specialized tournament guides, and providing some tailor-made swag-bags for staff and teams, we’re experts in custom-made experiences.

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The Rocky Mount Sports Complex

Strategically located just off Highway 64, only four miles from Interstate 95, the 143-acre Rocky Mount Sports Complex is an ideal venue for hosting a wide variety of sporting events. This multi-use facility, established in 2006, offers six dedicated youth baseball fields, four interchangeable baseball/softball fields, and a championship baseball field, making it perfect for tournaments of all sizes. The complex also boasts eight soccer/football fields, a professional-grade disc golf course, two outdoor basketball courts, outdoor volleyball courts, picnic shelters, and a walking trail, ensuring comprehensive amenities for both athletes and spectators. The facility regularly hosts local Parks and Recreation leagues, as well as regional, state, and national events, offering extensive parking, easy access for teams and equipment, and a welcoming environment for participants and visitors alike.

The Rocky Mount Event Center

The Rocky Mount Event Center is a premier 165,000 square foot facility designed to accommodate large-scale events, from sports tournaments to entertainment showcases. With the capacity to host everything from volleyball tournaments and basketball playoffs to cheerleading competitions and monster truck shows, this state-of-the-art venue attracts over 100,000 visitors and athletes each year. The center is equipped with modern amenities, flexible event spaces, and is easily accessible, making it an excellent choice for sports planners looking to host significant events. Additionally, the facility features Game Day, an indoor adventure park with climbing walls, rope courses, and arcade games, offering a unique option for team-building activities or family entertainment during events.

The Complex at Miracle Park, Nash County, NC

The Complex at Miracle Park in Nash County, NC, is a cutting-edge, fully accessible sports facility designed to accommodate athletes of all abilities. This facility includes adaptive baseball fields, sensory-friendly play areas, and accessible walking trails, making it an excellent venue for inclusive sporting events and recreational activities. The park's commitment to accessibility ensures that every participant and spectator can enjoy the experience, making it a top choice for sports planners focusing on inclusivity. Located in a community-oriented setting, Miracle Park provides a welcoming and supportive environment, ideal for hosting events that emphasize diversity and inclusion in sports.

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Asheville, North Carolina is surrounded by the spectacular natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is a premier Southeast mountain destination for your next sporting event. Our team of local experts can assist with site selection, planning details and connecting your event’s needs to the community. Asheville also offers plentiful lodging, dining options, family-friendly attractions and outdoor recreation, making for a seamless event filled with discovery and adventure.

Asheville has been the host of many notable professional and youth sporting events including: the Billie Jean King Cup (2018, 2019, & 2022), Camping World Maui Invitational (2020), Southern Conference Basketball Championships (annually), Spartan Race (2015-2019), Gran Fondo Asheville (2013-2022), Haute Route (2018 & 2019), Gala Gymnastics (2013-present), and the Asheville Championship (2021-present).

From historic hotels to grand resorts, elegant inns to modern hotels downtown, from full service to limited service,  Asheville now has 9,300 hotel rooms for your event attendees. Here, you’ll also find a collaborative culture where local growers, foragers, James Beard chefs and independent restaurants work together to create award-winning food complemented by a thriving beverage scene including more than 50 craft breweries, among the most per capita in the county.  Or take advantage of one of our food courts at the Asheville Mall or the new Tanger Outlets for your youth events. 

With more than a million acres of national forest, Asheville offers up opportunities for outdoor adventure. Whether it’s a guided hike, rafting, ziplining or an event with stunning mountain views visitors can be immersed in the natural world. Long revered as a therapeutic escape, Asheville’s tradition of health and wellness rejuvenates visitors. From traditional spas to salt caves, to healthy food and fitness, to mindful activities like mountaintop meditation or social responsibility projects.




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From the rural coastal plains community of Richlands to Jacksonville, as well as the coastal towns of Swansboro and Sneads Ferry, and beautiful North Topsail Beach, there is something unique to see, experience and do in Onslow County.

Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission

Greenville is a growing university-medical city, and hub of educational, economic, and cultural activity in Eastern North Carolina! The Greenville-Pitt County Sports Commission’s established partnerships with East Carolina University, the Greenville Recreation & Parks Department, and the Greenville Convention Center Campus allow us to host events at state of-the-art D1 fields and facilities, utilize Greenville’s 25+ parks and recreation facilities, access 91,000 square feet of flexible indoor event space, and more. Greenville and Pitt County are home to many parks, fields, and facilities that can accommodate athletic events across a wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports. Whether you’re into softball, flag football, soccer, dance, or other sports, we have multiple options for your next event!

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With superb facilities, group-friendly dining and fun, a convenient location, favorable climate, unmatched service and more, the destination provides an experience for sports event planners unlike any other. Situated in central North Carolina along Interstate 85, Cabarrus County is just 30 minutes northeast of Charlotte providing easy access to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), as well as Interstate 77 and 40. The Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a dedicated services team that works to connect community partners and venues to successfully service sporting events. Our Sales & Services team plays a vital role in attracting international, national and regional sporting events, activities and sports-related business to Cabarrus County. Groups can explore everything from adrenaline-pumping adventures to relaxed local dining and shopping in charming downtowns. With over 200 places to eat including independently owned restaurants and national favorites, Cabarrus offers a variety of affordable dining for groups of all sizes. Unique attractions include Gibson Mill, home to an 88,000-sq. ft. antique mall, food hall, board game café and more, and SEA LIFE Aquarium at the state’s largest outlet and value retail shopping center, Concord Mills. Lodging in Cabarrus offers a wide range of amenities and price points for every budget. Choose from over 30 hotels where hospitality experts work behind-the-scenes to ensure a seamless experience.

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Located in the heart of North Carolina, Winston-Salem is a welcoming meeting destination with a history committed to reinvention and innovation. Named a Forbes’ Top 10 Best Downtown, Winston-Salem combines inspired cuisine, craft breweries, museums, culture, and shopping — all within a vibrant, walkable city center. With over 1,200 spacious, sophisticated downtown hotel rooms, our city is the perfect destination to host your next meeting or convention.

Dubbed the City of Arts and Innovation, Winston-Salem is no stranger to reinventing itself. Our recent multi-million-dollar Benton Convention Center reinvention is no exception.  



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The Outer Banks of North Carolina (also known as the OBX) has a way of changing people and opening their eyes to new experiences and passions. You’ll discover a whole new world of outdoor recreation and sporting event venues capable of hosting a wide variety of events along our islands spanning 100 miles. Our islands’ mild climate, coastal culture and cache of historic landmarks will dazzle your competitors and their families.

The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is the lead marketing and promotional agency for The Outer Banks of North Carolina and is funded by one percent of the occupancy tax and one percent of the prepared meals tax collected in Dare County.

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In Cumberland County, victory doesn’t just happen on the field—it starts with effortless planning.
From your first inquiry to the final whistle, the Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is your dedicated partner in making sports events seamless, successful, and memorable.
With a wide range of versatile venues, group-ready hotels, and a local team committed to personalized service, we ensure your event runs smoothly and your athletes—and planners—feel like champions.
Fayetteville isn’t just another dot on the map. It’s where wins feel bigger because getting there was easier.

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Hickory, NC, is home to many sporting events and tournaments year-round. The area boasts locations like the Henry River Fork Park Soccer Complex, Lenoir Rhyne University's college-level facilities, and the Hickory Metro Convention Center. The Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau team is here to assist in planning your next sporting event in the Hickory Metro from location site selection, hotel information, off-site events, and things to do. The Hickory Metro Sports Commission partners with the CVB to assist in planning, hosting, and sponsoring events on the local, state, and national levels. 

Each year, Hickory welcomes thousands of families, athletes, and spectators to our area to play their hardest and enjoy our beautiful and vibrant city!

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Discover Charlotte’s work-meets-play-ball attitude. Both affordable and accessible, the city champions exceptional sports venues, accommodating hotels, and athletic and nonathletic attractions that make for an all-star experience.
An athletic city in its own right, Charlotte’s compact, walkable convention district is the ideal spot for a sports conference. From youth hockey to college hoops and PGA golf, the Queen City plays host to sporting events more than 200 days per year.

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The Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance (GRSA) is always interested in working with groups or individuals who want to bring sporting events to Greater Raleigh. If your event is in line with the GRSA's general objectives (attracting events that generate visitor spending and/or media exposure, or both), then we will be glad to take a close look at your proposal. Chances are, we will assist with your bid effort and do everything we can to help bring your event to Greater Raleigh.

Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance

Located downtown High Point, is Truist Point Stadium, home to the High Point Rockers. The stadium anchors what will become a year-round, walkable downtown, with amenities including restaurants, retail, condos, and Stock + Grain Assembly, the Triad’s first Food Hall.

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Founded in 1787 by John Willis, an officer in the American Revolution, the City of Lumberton was created by an ACT of the NC General Assembly that same year and was named the County Seat of Robeson County. Lumberton was incorporated in 1859 and was so named because of its location on the Lumber River and its designation as a shipping point for lumber to used by the US Navy. Since it creation in 1787, Lumberton’s population in 2020, is approximately 23,000, and the overall population of Robeson County is approximately 134,168.

Lumberton Visitors Bureau

Greensboro is proud of its long history with hosting NCAA Championships in Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming/Diving and Track and Field. World-class facilities, sports-minded community, and supporting infrastructure provide the perfect home away from home for scholar athletes!

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Visit Lake Norman, along with our special regional hospitality partnerships, will offer your event the very best in top-notch athletic facilities and venues, accommodations, restaurants, attractions, and leisure activities. The towns of Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville all boast award-winning parks and recreational facilities. Couple that with one-of-a-kind facilities like the Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatic Center and you will be hard-pressed to not find a facility or venue for your next sporting event.

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With championship-caliber universities in our backyard, award-winning films about our storied sports teams, and athletes from two to 82 competing here, there’s no question that Durham needed a sports commission that could harness that type of potential.

We’re here now.

We’re new to Durham, but this isn’t our first rodeo; we’ve hosted local, regional and national championships and we build experiences for event owners that make an impact, encourage growth and benefit stakeholders. It doesn’t hurt that Durham is the perfect place to make a victorious debut. We’re a homerun for event planners, families and athletes, and we’re a day’s drive or an hour-long flight away from half the U.S. population. Come for the competition. Stay to play. We’re here to make sure it all goes smoothly.

Durham Sports Commission

Founded in 2001, the Triangle Sports Commission is the sports commission for the Triangle region of North Carolina consisting of Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties. A 501(c)(3) charitable, non-profit organization and long-time Community Olympic Partner of the U.S. Olympic Committee, the TSC focuses on the hosting of Olympic and amateur sports events and activities that help develop athletes, promote the region, and foster positive branding and economic impacts for the Raleigh-Durham market.

Triangle Sports Commission

From Olympic-caliber softball and pro-am volleyball tournaments to IRONMAN North Carolina and seaside soccer tournaments, Wilmington and our Island Beaches have hosted many diverse events filled with good times and record-breaking participation. Our welcoming year-round weather, breathtaking beaches and bustling riverfront are fan favorites.

There’s something for every athlete and outdoor enthusiast here, and we’re always game with endless opportunities for all kinds of watersports activities. In addition to the variety of watersports, Wilmington’s venues and facilities are best suited for youth and amateur sporting events including soccer, softball, volleyball, rugby, baseball, basketball, pickleball, tennis, triathlons, marathons, gymnastics and cheerleading competitions.

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Cary is a thriving community in the heart of the Triangle area of North Carolina, between Raleigh and renowned Research Triangle Park. The Triangle area is repeatedly ranked among the top regions in the country to live or work, to find a home or start a business, to raise a family or retire.

Cary Recreation and Parks

Gaston County Tourism Development is the official Destination Organization for Gaston County, NC. The county seat is Gastonia. Gaston County is bordered by the Catawba River in the east and Crowders Mountain in the west.

We are located 15 miles west of uptown Charlotte. I-85 runs straight through Gaston County linking to cities in the Northeast and Southeast. I-77, just minutes from our eastern border, gives easy access to locations in the Midwest. I-40, less than one hour north, provides an important east/west link with coast-to-coast access. The Charlotte Douglas International Airport is only 20 minutes away. 

Gaston County is rapidly becoming the North Carolina Piedmont's premier outdoor recreation destination. We are committed to assisting you with finding the perfect venue for your event and are dedicated to helping you make the most of your stay by providing information of all of the best things to do, eat and drink, places to stay, towns, events and how to plan your trip. 

Gaston County Tourism Development

Wilson County is located 2hours north and south of the Virginia and South Carolina borders on I-95. We are 45minutes east of Raleigh and 100 miles from the coast. Wilson provides the small town feel with some large amenities. From tons of mom and pops restraunts, local art, and the accessibility to visit any major city in the state in a couple hours. 

Wilson County Tourism Development Authority

In Mooresville, we know a winning event requires more than just great fields and venues.  That's why our playbook combines key ingredients for a championship experience.

Central location in beautiful North Carolina
Easy access with great roads and close to major interstates
Beautiful Lake Norman for water sports and events
Mild climate for virtually year-round outdoor play
Wide variety of hotel rooms and dining options
Family-friendly attractions and great shopping
Hosting experience from local to national events

Our parks and venues offer top-notch sporting facilities, including 2 grass and 4 turf soccer fields, 11 baseball and softball fields, 21 tennis courts21 tennis courts (14 at one facility, seven at another), and six pickleball courts. Two indoor facilities equipped for basketball, volleyball, gymnastics and martial arts tournaments.  Mazeppa Park now has 6 miles of mountain bike trails.  Mooresville is also home to a Motorplex that hosts world-class professional karting events.  Last, but certainly not least, our beautiful Lake Norman is home to major bass fishing tournaments, regattas, and water-sports competitions.

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The BASC is a proud member of the Sports Events and Tourism Association, the premier trade association for the industry in the United States. The Boone and Watauga County Tourism Development Authorities provide a portion of the operational funding to the BASC along with industry contacts that have helped create awareness with event organizers across the State of North Carolina and the Southeast Region.

The BASC works with a variety of partners and all levels of the sport. Our staff connects organizers with event-hosting resources, including hotel and restaurant partners, area attractions, and other services provided by members of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce.

The BASC was formed after nearly 18-months of study by local stakeholders, seeking ways to further boost the local tourism economy. Don Schumacher, founder of DSA Sports, LLC, and past President of the National Association of Sports Commissions conducted a comprehensive feasibility study that included an inventory of local sports facilities and amenities and provided recommendations for growth opportunities in the sports tourism arena.

Boone Area Sports Commission

Let Alamance County host your next sports tournament or event. No matter what game you play, we have a venue to accommodate you. Our location in central North Carolina makes it easy for teams around the state to get here. Many of our hotels offer special rates for large groups. Let the Alamance County Visitors Bureau help you book your next sporting event. 

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Discover the perfect destination to host your next sports event, where world-class facilities meet Southern hospitality in the Sandhills of North Carolina.

Nestled in the Sandhills of North Carolina, the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen area is a premier destination for sports enthusiasts and organizers seeking an unforgettable event experience. Known worldwide as the “Home of American Golf,” this region boasts a perfect blend of world-class sports facilities, natural beauty, and Southern charm, making it the ideal spot to host your next sports event.

Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area CVB

The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department is home to 230 parks and facilities located on more than 21,000 acres of parkland throughout Mecklenburg County.



Tourism Destinations & Visitors Bureaus in North Carolina