Berry fest softball tourney will be organized by Dees
Rick Dees
Longtime Illinois Valley resident and sports coach Rick Dees has volunteered to bring back the annual Blackberry Co-ed Softball Tournament.
It will be held concurrent with the 26th annual Wild Blackberry Arts & Crafts Festival in Cave Junction on Aug. 11 and 12.
“We used to do it all the time,” he said, referring to the ‘80s and ‘90s when the festival enjoyed its greatest attendance. “I get the people all the time asking me if it (the Tournament) will ever come back. Now I can tell them, ‘Yes’.”
Will it be difficult? Said Dees with a smile, “No, there are a lot of players out there, and they will bring their families. It’s just a matter of getting the word out.
“The tournament brings a lot of people to the valley for the weekend event. It will be great for everyone.”
Although times are still being worked out, the co-ed tournament will be scheduled for Aug. 11 and 12 during the Wild Blackberry Festival.
For more information, Dees can be reached at 592-3105 or 287-0221.
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