The Ultimate Elvis 2008 Update

New ETA Preliminary Locations Announced
New Jersey and Wisconsin have now been added to the list of new preliminary locations for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. The preliminary locations for the contest will be the only places for Elvis tribute artists to compete for their chance at a spot in the semifinals in Memphis in August during Elvis Week.
Entries so far are as follows?
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.





Elvis Week 2008 Tickets On Sale in March
Elvis Week 2008 tickets for Elvis Insiders go on sale on March 3. Tickets for the general public will go on sale on March 10. A detailed list of events, ticket prices and ticket purchase information will be posted on Elvis.com soon and you will be notified once it is available through the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Update.

To find out more about joining the Official Elvis Insiders to enjoy the Elvis Week ticket pre-sale on March 3,

Set Sail on the Elvis Cruise
The Elvis Cruise will embark on August 28, 2008, from New Orleans and will include four nights and two afternoons of live onboard entertainment dedicated to different phases of Elvis's life and career. Join host Jerry Schilling, and musical director Joe Guercio, along with The TCB Band, Terry Mike Jeffrey, DJ Fontana, Ronnie McDowell, The Imperials, Andy Childs, The Dempseys and more. If you are an Elvis Insider, you can also save 10%.
Interested in Holding a Preliminary Round?
EPE is offering opportunities to interested parties to become an officially licensed Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest preliminary location. Each officially licensed preliminary location will be able to enjoy the momentum from the 2007 contest, as well as receive numerous promotional benefits from Elvis Presley Enterprises to support their preliminary round.

If you are interested in becoming an Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest preliminary location www.elvis.com

Thank you so much Mark for posting this, now I can get this out to my own mailing list...

Hugs Charmaine

Your welcome Charmaine
Just such a shame that EPE Have raised there fees for this contest as its a shame that the UK will not be involved this year unless we all get a collection going we need to raise $5000 anyone ?? perhaps we could put together a few showcases to raise the money ??

Its a shame its so much money could of been such a great event in the uk! but looks like it not going to happen unless someone steps in..

Yep Mark sure is unless we have a whip round lol