Michigan Elvisfest returning to Riverside Park, Depot Town in Ypsilanti

by The Ann Arbor News
Tuesday June 23, 2009

The 10th annual Michigan Elvisfest is returning to Ypsilanti this year on July 10-11.

The nonprofit festival, which is sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., runs from 5 p.m.-midnight on Friday, July 10, and from noon to midnight on Saturday, July 11, at Riverside Park and Depot Town.

The event features a concert-like atmosphere with live music and performances by award-winning professional Elvis tribute artists from around North America. Also appearing as part of the 2009 festivities are tribute acts to other notable artists such as Tom Jones, Roy Orbison, Ricky Nelson and Elton John.

Games, Elvis merchandise sales and a beer tent are available for adults. A children's play area will feature face-painting, clowns, magic tricks and other activities.

For more information, go to the ElvisFest Web site .