Miracle Network Fundraiser at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds,
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest is Back!
Over 70,000 fans gathered in Memphis in August to celebrate Elvis Week 2007.
During the week, EPE introduced the first-time event, the 2007
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Twenty-four of the best tribute
artists from around the world traveled to Memphis to compete during the event
for the title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2007, where Shawn Klush
of Pennsylvania was announced as the winner.
EPE is bringing the contest back again in 2008 and once again looking for
the Elvis tribute artist that "best represents the legacy of Elvis Presley." Tribute
artists will receive the opportunity to compete in preliminary rounds of
the competition in various locations around the world for their chance to
win a spot in the semi-finals that will take place in Memphis during Elvis
Week 2008 in August.
Only winners of official preliminary rounds of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute
Artist Contest will be able to compete in the semi-finals for their chance
at the title. If you are interested in competing in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute
Artist Contest, please see the list of official preliminary round locations
below. Each preliminary round location can provide you with more details
on their round of the contest. Please check back often as we will be posting
more preliminary round locations as they are confirmed.
The winner of the 2008 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest will receive
the title of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2008, be officially recognized
by Elvis Presley Enterprises and receive various other prizes that will be
announced soon.
If you are an Elvis tribute artist or are interested in receiving updates
about the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, please sign
up to receive the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Update.
Questions about the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest? Send an email
to ultimate@elvis.com.
Interested in holding an Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest preliminary
round? Click
here for more information.
Confirmed Preliminary Locations
The list below is in chronological order. Please check back often as the
schedule will be updated as new preliminary locations are confirmed.
A Day with Elvis in Arnold - Ultimate ETA Contest
Date: April 12, 2008
Location: Rickman Auditorium, 745 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, MO 63010
For ETAs interested in competing: Call Gina at 636-282-6664 for more
information.
Ticket Purchase Information: Call Ticketmaster at 314-241-1888 or
Arnold City Hall at 636-296-2100.
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Menominee Casino
Presented by Brown Productions
Date: May 17-18, 2008
Location: Menominee Casino, Keshena, Wisconsin
For ETAs interested in competing: Contact Brown Productions at 262-338-2498,
email innov@charter.net or visit their web
site.
For tickets, hotel reservations and general property questions, please
contact Menominee Casino at 800-343-7778 or the casino
web site. Menominee Casino is located 35 miles west of Green Bay, WI.
The casino offers an attached hotel with 100 rooms.
The contest will have a total cash prize of $4500. Grand prize is $1500 plus
qualification into the semifinals in Memphis and travel and lodging in Memphis.
Top 10 contestants will be awarded prize money. Maximum of 15 contestants.
*Information regarding tickets and contest times may not be immediately available.
Check Menominee
Casino's web site for updates.
Lake George Elvis Festival
Date: May 29-June 1, 2008
Location: Lake George Forum, 2200 State Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845
The Lake George Elvis Festival is an annual event held each spring. The event
features over 60 Elvis tribute artists, memorabilia vendors and so much more.
For more details on the festival, visit the festival web
site or email info@lakegeorgeelvisfest.com.
For ETAs interested in competing: Visit the contest web
site or call Terry Collins at 518-793-3374.
Ticket Purchase Information: Visit the contest web
site or call the Lake George Forum at 518-668-2200.
The Wintersun Festival
Date: Early June
Location: Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia
For more information on The Wintersun Festival, visit their web
site.
For ETAs interested in competing: Visit the festival web site or email info@wintersun.org.au.
Tupelo Elvis Festival
Date: June 6-8, 2008
Location: Downtown Tupelo, Mississippi
The 10th annual Elvis Presley Festival, held in Elvis's birthplace, will
celebrate the musical heritage of the town that shaped the early years of
our nation's leading cultural icon. This is where it all began. Enjoy music,
food, and fun on the streets of downtown Tupelo, Mississippi. For more
information on the Tupelo Elvis Festival, visit the festival web
site.
For ETAs interested in competing, visit the festival web
site or email information@tupeloelvisfestival.com.
Greater Boston Area Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
Date: Festival dates are June 9-15; Contest dates are June 13-15
Location: Arlington, Massachusetts
More information coming soon!
Windsor Elvis Festival
Date: Festival starts June 27. Competitions start June 28. Finals
on June 29.
Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
It's that time again to grab your hound dog, put on your blue suede shoes,
grease back that hair, hop in your pink Cadillac and set your signs on Windsor
as they get ready to shake, rattle and roll.
For more information on the Windsor Elvis Fest, visit their festival web
site.
For ETAs interested in competing: Visit the Windsor Elvis Fest web
site or call Centres for Seniors Windsor at 519-254-1108.
Ticket Purchase Information: Visit the Windsor Elvis Fest web
site or call Centres for Seniors Windsor at 519-254-1108.
Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival
Date: June 27-29, 2008
Location: Okanagan Lake Park, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
The three-day festival is an annual event taking place in the picturesque
city of Penticiton, British Columbia, Canada. With Skaha Lake at the south
end of town and Okanagan Lake and the north end of town, Penticton is a 'place
to stay forever.' Join them for a fun-filled weekend celebrating the life
and music of Elvis. For more information on their festival, visit their web
site.
For ETAs interested in competing: Please contest Stacey Tonita at
250-770-1007 or visit the festival web
site.
For Ticket Purchase Information: Contact the Penticton and Wine Country
Chamber of Commerce at 800-663-5052 or visit the festival web
site.
Collingwood Elvis Festival
Date: July 24-27, 2008
Location: Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
For ETAs interested in competing: Visit their web
site for registration forms. For questions, please email tributes@collingwoodelvisfestival.com or
call 705-445-1030 ext. 3279.
For Ticket Purchase Information: Visit their web
site to purchase tickets online or call 866-444-1162.
New Jersey Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and Festival
Date: TBA
Location: New Jersey
More information coming soon. For preliminary contest information, please
visit their contest and
festival web site.
5th Annual DETAILS
"Reflections Of The King" Contest and Convention 2008
World Class Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
Date: October 3rd & 4th
Location: The Days Inn
30 Keller Ave
Lancaster Pa
