AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (June 14, 2011) – The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (AICVB) has opened the entry process for The Second Annual Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off, scheduled for August 26 through 27. Interested teams can register to participate in the barbeque competition until August 15; however, entries after August 1 will incur an additional $15 fee.
The Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off will be held at Main Beach on Amelia Island, and include entries on both the professional and amateur level. Teams will compete for more than $20,000 in prize money and trophies. The Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off is a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned event and will serve as a Florida State Championship contest.
The cost to participate is $100 per Backyard (amateur) team and $250 for each Professional team. Contestants can also enter a best sauce and seafood category for an additional $25. A new contest this year is the cook’s choice, $25 to enter and the winner takes all. The event will also be kicking off football season and will include a "Best Decorated" Team Booth.
To register or for more information about the Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off, visit www.gstailgatecookoff.com. Individuals can also follow AmeliaIslandBBQ on Twitter or like AmeliaIslandBBQ on Facebook to stay informed about the upcoming event.
-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.
