May USSSA USSSA NIT Recurring annually

Cooperstown Dingerfest Dreams (Marucci Cleats)

Fort Walton Beach, FL · Preston Hood Sports Complex · Sat, May 02, 2026 to Sun, May 03, 2026

Tournament at a glance

Next dates

Sat, May 02, 2026 to Sun, May 03, 2026

Sanctioning

USSSA USSSA NIT

Entry fee

$325/team

Venue

Preston Hood Sports Complex

The honest overview

Cooperstown Dingerfest Dreams (Marucci Cleats)

Stub guide. Cooperstown Dingerfest Dreams (Marucci Cleats) runs out of Fort Walton Beach, FL, sanctioned by USSSA Baseball as a usssa nit event. Travel-guide writeup coming.

Where it's played

Exact venue location: Preston Hood Sports Complex.

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Near the field

What's within five miles of Preston Hood Sports Complex.

Venue Hotels (1) Eats (15) Things to do (5)

Restaurants nearby

15 within 5 mi

Yiota's Greek Deli Restaurant greek 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
Starbucks Cafe coffee shop 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
Schlotzky's Deli Fast food sandwich 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
Subway Fast food sandwich 1.0 mi · 1 min
Popeyes Fast food chicken 1.0 mi · 1 min
Starbucks Cafe coffee shop 1.1 mi · 2 min
Tropical Smoothie Fast food drinks 1.6 mi · 2 min
Wild Ginger Restaurant asian 1.6 mi · 2 min
Red Lobster Restaurant seafood 1.9 mi · 3 min
Dosirak House Restaurant sushi 2.1 mi · 3 min
Waffle House Restaurant american 3.0 mi · 4 min
Starbucks Cafe coffee shop 3.4 mi · 5 min
Sabor A Mexico Restaurant mexican 3.7 mi · 5 min
Stewby's Seafood Shanty Restaurant seafood 3.9 mi · 6 min
Task Force Pizza Restaurant pizza 4.1 mi · 6 min

Between games

5 within 5 mi

Shoppes at Paradise Pointe Shopping 3.7 mi · 5 min
Fort Gator Attraction 4.4 mi · 6 min
The Bayou Attraction 4.4 mi · 6 min
Tortoise Hideaway Attraction 4.4 mi · 6 min
Bird & Reptile Sanctuary Attraction 4.4 mi · 6 min

Distances are straight-line from the venue's GPS coordinates. Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Weather to plan around

Typical May weather in FL based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals. Pack accordingly.

Avg high

88°F

Avg low

70°F

Avg rain

3.6"

It's hot. Full water bottles for every kid, sunscreen at least SPF 30, and pop-up shade for parents on the sidelines.

Where to stay

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Things to do nearby