SOURCE: Amelia Island CVB AMELIA ISLAND, FL–(Marketwire – July 28, 2010) – The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) announces several lodging accommodators offering special rates for the Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off , scheduled for Aug. 27-28. The Cook-off provides visitors 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 Cook-off takes place at Main Beach on Amelia Island, Florida and features 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, a Florida State Championship event and a fundraiser with the Gator Bowl Association.