Amelia Island Georgia-Florida Football Weekend 2014

An annual tradition, college football fans flock to Amelia Island for one of the South’s biggest rivalries, the Georgia Bulldogs vs. the Florida Gators. Check out the festivities, enter sweepstakes for chance to win “Gridiron Getaway contest.”

Georgia Football Fans Flock To Amelia Island For Beach Time
Georgia Football Fans Flock To Amelia Island

FERNANDINA BEACH, FL– An annual tradition, college football fans flock to Amelia Island for one of the South’s biggest rivalries, the Georgia Bulldogs vs. the Florida Gators. Check out the festivities and enter sweepstakes for chance to win the “Gridiron Getaway contest.”

Georgia vs. Florida Football Classic 2014

The University of Georgia and University of Florida teams collide in northeast Florida November 1, 2014 on neutral territory, Jacksonville’s Everbank Field (kick-off is at 3:30 p.m.). Football fans of both teams enjoy special weekend events along with some island time here in Fernandina Beach every year. Located about 30 minutes from the stadium in Jacksonville, several Amelia Island hotels, resorts, and inns are offering specials for this notorious football gathering.

Another local tradition is the annual game “eve” bash, falling on Halloween night 2014. A huge seaside party, this year the event features “The Party Band of the South.”

Swingin’ Medallions Play Pre-Game Bash Halloween Night at Omni Amelia Island

"Gator Victory Express," Florida Fans Camp at Fort Clinch, Amelia Island
“Gator Victory Express.” Florida Fans Camp at Fort Clinch, Amelia Island

Friday, October 31, 2014 from 7-11 pm.

Florida Gator and Georgia Bulldog fans mingle at this pre-game bash, this year featuring a Fernandina favorite, the Swingin’ Medallions, “Party Band of the South.” Being held on northeast Florida’s biggest pool deck at Omni Amelia Island Plantation oceanfront, wear your team colors or a Halloween costume (there’s a costume contest) and eat, drink and be merry! Pre-game Bash tickets are $27.22 per person including tax, buy online (ticket includes two house cocktails or beer). Food and additional beverages will also be available for purchase. An after party celebration will continue at the Falcon’s Nest at 11 pm (also located on the Omni resort property).

Parking for Pre-Game Bash: Music starts at 7 pm. Present ticket at Omni guard gate to enter the resort property. Self parking is available in the conference center parking garage. Valet parking is $15 per vehicle and located at the hotel entrance.

Amelia Island Gridiron Getaway Contest

A lucky fan will win a 2-night stay for two at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, plus two game tickets (and round trip transportation to the football game in Jacksonville). Winner to be chosen randomly on or around October 1, 2014 by the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council. Click here to enter the Amelia Island Gridiron Getaway contest.

Also visit the Georgia-Florida weekend website for further info about Amelia Island’s lodging establishments offering specials for the big game weekend.