The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (AICVB) has opened the entry process for The First Annual Great Southern Tailgate Cookoff, scheduled for August 27-28. Â Interested teams can register to participate in the barbeque competition until August 13, with a $50 discount for all entries submitted before June 1.
The Great Southern Tailgate Cookoff 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 Cookoff 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. Â Contestants can also enter a best sauce, dessert, and seafood category for an additional $25. Â 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 Cookoff, visitwww.gstailgatecookoff.com.
