# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Greater Gainesville Pickleball OPEN-Where Florida Comes to Play
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🏓 Where North Florida Comes to Play! 🏓

Pepine Gives is proud to kick off our signature event that launches our 2026 building season—the Greater Gainesville Pickleball OPEN!
Now in its fourth year, and bigger than ever, this indoor, 3-day regional tournament is packed with:

✨ Olympic-themed competition
✨ Food trucks & concessions
✨ Lively EXPO featuring pickleball education & vendors
✨ Elevated player & fan experience
📅 May 8–10, 2026
📍 Legacy Park Recreation Complex, Alachua, Real Estate School of North Central Florida

🎟️ Perfect for players and fans from across North and Central Florida! Easy access off I-75, with nearby lodging, dining, and entertainment.

We’re excited to have Raj of A2M Sports as our Event Coordinator, ensuring a top-tier experience for everyone.

Come and be part of something legendary! Support our “It Takes a Village” Building Initiative in partnership with Habitat for Humanity—every serve, volley, and rally helps build homes and hope for families in need.

#PickleballOPEN #AlachuaFL #NorthFloridaPickleball #OlympicVibes #CommunityStrong #PepineGives #BuildingHope
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alachua/2026-greater-gainesville-pickleball-open-where-florida-comes-to-play/200029649118118
- **Event Categories**: sports, business, contests, exhibitions, food-drinks, tournaments
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Alachua
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center
- **lat**: 29.7819345
- **long**: -82.5075381
- **full address**: Legacy Park Multipurpose Center, 15400 Peggy Rd, Alachua, FL 32615-5447, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 Greater Gainesville Pickleball OPEN-Where Florida Comes to Play
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Greater Gainesville Pickleball OPEN-Where Florida Comes to Play being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Greater Gainesville Pickleball OPEN-Where Florida Comes to Play takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Legacy Park Multipurpose Center, 15400 Peggy Rd, Alachua, FL 32615-5447, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Greater Gainesville Pickleball OPEN-Where Florida Comes to Play?
  - **A:** 2026 Greater Gainesville Pickleball OPEN-Where Florida Comes to Play is organized by Pepine Gives.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Greater Gainesville Pickleball OPEN-Where Florida Comes to Play is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alachua, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Greater Gainesville Pickleball OPEN-Where Florida Comes to Play sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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