AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (July 27, 2010) – The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has announced several lodging accommodators offering special rates for the Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off, scheduled for Aug. 27-28, 2010. The Cook-off provides visitors and residents with the opportunity to sample barbeque from some of the top competitors in the country, enjoy free entertainment and explore the beautiful island atmosphere.
The Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off will be held at Main Beach on Amelia Island starting at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27, and 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28. The cook-off will feature more than 30 professional teams, including Myron Mixon from the hit TLC show Pitmasters, and 10 backyard (amateur) teams. The Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off is a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned event, and is a Florida State Championship event. The event is designed as a fundraiser with the Gator Bowl Association.
The following accommodators are offering discounts for the Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off**:
· Addison on Amelia, AddisonOnAmelia.com, offers a free night on reservations of four nights or more. They are also offering guests a Happy Hour on Aug. 28 featuring barbeque from local restaurant, Happy Tomato.
· Amelia Hotel at the Beach, ameliahotel.com, provides rates starting at $85 per night (rate code COOK).
· Amelia Island Plantation, aipfl.com, features rates starting at $189 per night for ocean view room.
· Beachside Motel, beachsidemotel.com, offers rates starting at $119 per night for the ocean view room, with a two-day minimum.
· Amelia Island Williams House, williamshouse.com, features $25.00 off per night for a two-night stay, plus a third night free for the Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off weekend only.
· Comfort Suites, choicehotels.com/hotel/fl727, provides a rate of $95.99 for all room types, including ocean view rooms.
· Hampton Inn, Amelia Island at the Beach, ameliaislandhamptoninn.com, offers rates starting at $89 per night.
· Historic Harbor Front Hampton Inn and Suites, hamptoninnandsuitesameliaisland.com, includes rates starting at $99 per night
· Residence Inn, Amelia Island, residenceinnameliaisland.com, is the host hotel of the Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off and offers rates starting at $99 per night.
BBQ lovers will be able to enjoy free entertainment throughout the two-day event. Regional bands will perform at various times throughout the event. Additionally, booths decorated with a football theme will compete in a Best Decorated Booth contest. On Friday, Aug. 27 at 3 p.m., Jaxson Deville of the Jacksonville Jaguars, will judge the booths, along with several Jaguar cheerleaders.
For more information about the Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off, entertainment lineup and each of the accommodations offering discounts, visit www.gstailgatecookoff.com.
-Amelia Island Convention & Visitors’ Bureau-
About Amelia Island
Northeast Florida’s coastal treasure, Amelia Island is a barrier island rich in colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty. Consistently ranked in the top 10 North American Islands by the readers on Conde Nast Traveler, Amelia Island offers long, beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife, and pristine waters. Upscale resorts with world-class spas, championship golf and exclusive dining blend effortlessly with a captivating collection of bed and breakfast inns and historic districts. The island is home to Fernandina Beach, once a vibrant Victorian seaport village, and now a charming downtown district of eclectic shops, attractions and eateries. Forget the everyday getaway; Come make memories on Amelia Island. For visitor information and online planning, visit www.ameliaisland.com.
**Prices do not include tax and are based on availability. Contact each hotel for reservations and any restrictions.
