Festivals & Events

ELVIS FESTIVALS, CONTESTS AND EVENTS
Below are a list of officially licensed Elvis festivals, events and contests taking place around the world. Be sure to visit this page often for updates as new Elvis events will be added as they are confirmed. 

In addition, Elvis Week is held in Memphis annually in August and the Elvis Birthday Celebration is held each January

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The events below that include an * include an Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Preliminary Round as part of their event. For more details on these, click here to visit the Ultimate Contest Web site.



Myrtle Beach Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest*
Presented by Legends in Concert
March 20, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

For tickets, call 800-960-7469.




Branson Elvis Festival 
Presented by Legends in Concert
April 16-18, 2010
Branson, Missouri
The Branson Elvis Festival takes place at DICK CLARK’S AMERICAN BANDSTAND THEATER COMPLEX April 16th-18th, 2010. Festivities include a Meet and Greet Dinner with the contestants at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Grill, the Legends in Concert Show, Elvis Karaoke at Club 57, Elvis Festival Licensed Vendor Village, and a free Elvis Movie at the Legends in Concert Stage. The ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST will take place on April 17th at 7:00pm on the Legends in Concert stage. First prize is $1000.00 cash, lodging at the Memphis contest and a performance the following night at Legends in Concert. Second prize is $300.00 and Third prize is $200.00. Contestant forms are available by clicking here. For tickets and more information, call 1-800-374-SHOW (7469).

The Toronto Elvis Festival*
April 16 - 18, 2010
Stage West All Suite Hotel & Theatre, Mississauga, Canada
More than 50 leading Elvis tribute artists compete and perform for you across the weekend. 2 major dinner/shows, three judging sessions with hot/cold buffet lunch, Sunday morning gospel/breakfast, two popular "open mic" sessions and an authentic Memphis dinner.
For tickets: 800-263-0684 or order online at www.stagewest.com
For Stage West All-Suite Hotel Reservations: 800-668-9887
For festival information: 905-925-4878 or www.stagewest.com 

  
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Chinook Winds Casino Resort*
as presented by Brown Productions LLC
April 23, 24 and 25, 2010
Chinook Winds Casino Resort, 1777 NW 44th St., Lincoln City, Oregon 97367
To enter contest, contact Brown Productions LLC at 262-338-2498 or click here for more information. For tickets, contact Chinook Winds Casino Resort at 1-888-CHINOOK or 541-996-5825 or visit ChinookWindsCasino.com. More details coming soon! 

 

International Elvis Motor Classic Car Show
May 27-30, 2010
Graceland
For the first time ever, May 27 – 30, 2010, Elvis’ love for collecting cars will be celebrated when Icons presents The International Elvis Motor Classic Car Show at Graceland during Memorial Day weekend in Memphis. This special four day event will be filled with entertainment, competitions and plenty of classic cars for exhibitors and visitors to see and enjoy. More than a thousand cars from car clubs throughout the country will be on display throughout the 70 acres that surround Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis.  

LakeGeorge.com Elvis Festival*
June 3-6, 2010
Lake George Forum and throughout Lake George, New York 
Enjoy a fun weekend of Elvis-themed events, including live music, classic car parade, Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest preliminary round, Shawn Klush concert, gospel concert and more. Click here for more details.

Tupelo Elvis Festival*
June 4-6, 2010
Tupelo, Mississippi
Enjoy a hometown tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll at the Tupelo Elvis Festival. The festival includes lots of family friendly activites for everyone. In addition, the Ultimate Elvis Winners will headline at Tupelo Elvis Festival this year. Bill Cherry (2009), Brandon Bennett (2008) and Shawn Klush (2007), all Ultimate ETA Winners, will be performing along with the EAS Band. For more information or to purchase tickets call the Main Street office at 662.841.6598 or visit www.tupeloelvisfestival.com. 

 

The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Pechanga Resort & Casino as presented by Brown Productions LLC*
June 4-6, 2010
Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy., Temecula, CA
The beginning rounds on June 4 & 5 will be held in the Cabaret and then the top 5 tribute artists will move into the Showroom on Sunday, June 6 for the final round. For tickets, contact Pechanga Casino Resort at 877-711-2946 or visit their web site at www.pechanga.com.




Wintersun 2010*
June 4-14, 2010
Coolangatta, Australia
As the event is an integral part of the Wintersun Festival, heats will be held on June 9-11. The finals will be held on June 12. Visit www.wintersun.org.au for more information.






Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival*
June 25-27, 2010
Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
The three day festival takes place in the picturesque city of Penticton, British Columbia, Canada in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. In addition to the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, the festival presents live shows and  various celebrity guests from throughout Elvis' life. Join them for a fun-filled weekend celebrating the life and music of Elvis Presley. For more information, visit www.pentictonelvisfestival.com.



Michigan Elvisfest
July 9-10, 2010
Ypsilanti, Michigan
The world-renowned Michigan Elvisfest began in 2000 in Ypsilanti, Michigan's Historic Depot Town. Beautiful Riverside Park is the place where Elvis fans flock by the thousands every July to pay homage to the king of rock 'n' roll and to hear the most award-winning professional Elvis tribute artists, as well as other talented legend tribute artists. Click here to find out more.




Atlantic City Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest*
Presented by Legends in Concert
July 10, 2010
Atlantic City, New Jersey

More details to come!
 

 

Collingwood Elvis Festival*
July 22-25, 2010
Collingwood, Ontario, Canada

Enjoy four days of fun at the annual Collingwood Elvis Festival. Visit their web site at www.collingwoodelvisfestival.com for a complete list of events.

 

 
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg as presented by Brown Productions LLC*
July 30-31, 2010
Hollywood Casino, 777 Hollywood Blvd, Lawrenceburg, Indiana. (Just 20 minutes from Cincinnati.)
To enter contest please contact Brown Productions LLC at 262-338-2498 or click here for more information. For ticket information and contest schedule please contact Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg by visiting www.hollywoodindiana.com or call 888-274-6797 for information about the hotel and casino. 



Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest*
August 7-9, 2010
Memphis Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103

More details to come!

 

Elvis Week 2010
August 10-16, 2010
Memphis, Tennessee
Enjoy a week of celebration of the movies, music and legacy of Elvis Presley. More details on Elvis Week 2010 are coming soon.

  

New England Elvis Festival
September 3-5, 2010
Manchester, New Hampshire
Three days of Elvis-themed events in Manchester, NH at the beautiful Radisson Hotel. Events in "Rock 'Till You Drop" on Saturday night featuring Dwight Icenhower and last year's New England Elvis Festival Champion Jim Barone. The show will include an opening act with some of your favorite ETAs performing as Tom Jones, Elton John and Roy Orbison, and the whole night will be backed by Change of Habit Tribute Band. Other events will include an Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest preliminary round with Twenty top ETAs, an Elvis Gospel Contest, and After Hours Events. If you're a classic car enthusiast, our event takes place during the "Cruising Downtown" classic car event, also being held in Manchester. Visit www.NewEnglandElvisFestival.com for tickets and information.

Pocono Mountains Elvis Festival 
October 29 - 31, 2010
Fernwood Resort - Bushkill, PA
Enjoy a three days of Elvis-themed events in the romance capital of the world. Events include a big headline show "Raised on Rock" featuring Shawn Klush and the Change of Habit Tribute Band and introducing Rick Lenzi. Other events throughout the weekend including an Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest preliminary round with Twenty top ETAs, an Elvis Gospel Contest, an After Hours Halloween Costume Ball, Elvis Collectibles Sale and more. Visit www.PoconoMountainsElvisFestival.com for tickets and information.

The Elvis Cruise 2010
November 4-8, 2010
Sailing from Jacksonville, Florida, to Nassau, Bahamas
This exciting event features Elvis-themed activites, entertainment, parties and activities, including music and performances by those who knew and performed with Elvis himself. Also, no Elvis Cruise would be complete without the best Elvis tribute artists in the world. Cabins are on sale now.

 

Graceland Christmas Lighting Ceremony
6:00 PM; November 19, 2010 (This ceremony is held annually the Friday before Thanksgiving.)
Ceremony takes place at the front gates of Graceland

More details to be announced later.

 

 

 

*Specific event locations and details are subject to change.