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 Collingwood Elvis Festival 2008 Schedule
(as of July 4)
 

Thursday, July 24

 

SPEND AN EVENING WITH ELVIS - GAYETY THEATRE
Kick off the Festival with two performances by some of the industry’s best Tribute Artists.
$10 Reserved Seating per Show. Two great shows. See at 7:00 p.m. Lance Dobinson, Thane Dunn, Glenn Aitchison and Roy LeBlanc.
At 9:30 p.m. see Paul Ross, Ben Klein, David Muggeridge and Robin Kelly.

THE FIRST HURRAH KARAOKE PUB CRAWL - VARIOUS VENUES
Tribute Artists visit official venues and perform. Free Admission.
Venues on the tour include Pizza Hut (275 First St.) from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30p.m.; Mountain View Revival Stage (North end of Hurontario Street @ First St.) from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.; Olde Town Terrace (219 Hurontario St.)  9:30 p.m. to 11:30 pm; Mogul's Bar & Grill (32 Simcoe St.) from 11:30 pm to 1:30 am.  Come out and enjoy some fun with us!

 

 

Friday, July 25

MIDWAY - PRICE CHOPPER PARKING LOT - STE. MARIE ST. @ ONTARIO ST.

Take in the sights, the sounds and the excitement of carnival games, rides and concessions. Fun for everyone!
$ Varies

10:00AM - 11:00PM

              
MISSISSIPPI TRAIL - PINE ST. LOT & SECOND ST. TO SIMCOE ST.
Browse among our many Merchandise vendors & Sponsor booths. Find a few new treasures to add to your Elvis memorabilia collection.

Also featuring a variety of food vendors offering hot and cold favorites. There is something to please every palette and collector.

Limited Seating is available in the Food Court area.
$ Varies

12:00 NOON - 12:00AM

SIRIUS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT VENUE featuring THE SIRIUS "CANADIAN STAR" STAGE - PINE STREET PARKING LOT

Bring the family out and enjoy our new Family Friendly Venue in the Pine Street Parking Lot offering free entertainment throughout Festival weekend.  Friday, July 25th offers the "Practice Stage" for any Tribute Artists who would like to sing for their fans plus appearances by The Graceliners, and Martial Arts demonstrations.  All are welcome. 

No Admission charge.

1:00 PM - 11:00 PM


STARSHINE SERIES - GAYETY THEATRE - HURONTARIO STREET @ ONTARIO ST.
See your favourite Tribute Artists in a 45 minute rotating showcase for only $5.00 per person per show. Show content is subject to change without notice.

Tickets are available on our website.

Air Conditioned soft seat theatre. Family friendly event - No alcohol.

Friday Showcases include: 12:00 Noon Lance Dobinson & Roy LeBlanc; 1:15PM Robin Kelly & David Muggeridge; 2:30PM Tim Hendry & Ben Klein

$ 5 Reserved seating.

12:00 NOON - 2:30PM


AWESOME STREET PARTY &

TRIBUTE ARTIST SHOWCASE - HURONTARIO STREET BETWEEN SECOND & THIRD ST.
Tribute Artists perform for the crowd. Free Admission to all. Family Friendly Event. No Alcohol permitted.
One of our most popular events. Come meet old friends or make new ones. The Social event of the weekend!
Please note NEW start time of 1:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy non-stop entertainment.  Official Opening Ceremonies at 3 pm.
$ Free
1:00PM—11:00PM


FESTIVAL BEER GARDENS/STREET PARTY VIDEO FEED - ARENA PARKING LOT AT STE. MARIE STREET
Please note our NEW LOCATION. Formerly located in the Pine Street Parking Lot.

Live video feed of Hurontario Street Tribute Artist Showcase. No Pets please.

Cash Bar on-site. Admission subject to capacity.  Re-entry not guaranteed!
$5 at gate.
Family Friendly event with Parental Supervision from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Age of Majority event from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Wristband policy in effect.

GAYETY THEATRE - 161 HURONTARIO ST.
ELIMINATION ROUND OF COMPETITION
First round of judging. All Divisions will compete. Air-conditioned soft seat theatre. Limited to 370 seats.                               Tickets available on our website.
$5 Reserved Seating.

4:00PM - COMPLETION

OLDE TOWN TERRACE - 219 HURONTARIO ST.

"THE BEST OF THE FEST"

Come out and see a fabulous showcase starring Kevin Mills and featuring performances by Dwight Icenhower, Lance Dobinson, and Australia's Mark Anthony.

Tickets are General Admission seating and can be purchased through the Festival website at www.collingwoodelvisfestival.com .

$30. plus GST per person

8:00PM Showtime

MOUNTAINVIEW REVIVAL STAGE - HURONTARIO ST. N. @ FIRST ST.

"THE CHAMPIONS TOUR"

Get a chance to see your favourite Tribute Artist Champions at this wonderful outdoor Venue. Tribute Artist Champions are featured every hour.

Nominal fee at the gate. Cash bar on-site.

5:00PM - 1:00AM

 

 

 

Saturday, July 26

RISE & SHINE PANCAKE BREAKFAST - FOOD COURT - HURONTARIO ST. @ SECOND ST.
Hosted by and proceeds benefiting the United Way of South Georgian Bay.

Nominal fee. 

7:30AM—11:00AM     

MISSISSIPPI TRAIL - PINE ST. LOT & SECOND ST. TO SIMCOE ST.
Browse among our many Merchandise vendors & Sponsor booths. Find a few new treasures to add to your Elvis memorabilia collection.

$ Varies

 

TRIBUTE ARTIST CLASSIC CAR PARADE - HURONTARIO STREET
Running north from Cameron Street to First Street.

See Parade Route map on Website.
$ Free

9:00AM - 11:00AM

MIDWAY - PRICE CHOPPER PARKING LOT - STE. MARIE ST. @ ONTARIO ST.

Take in the sights, the sounds and the excitement of carnival games, rides and concessions. Fun for everyone!
$ Varies

10:00AM - 11:00PM

 


SIRIUS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT VENUE featuring THE SIRIUS "CANADIAN STAR" STAGE - PINE STREET PARKING LOT

Bring the family out and enjoy our new Family Friendly Venue in the Pine Street Parking Lot offering free entertainment throughout Festival weekend.  Saturday, July 26th offers a Martial Arts demonstration at 10 a.m.; a Family Venue Tour of performers from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm; and Mike Cadillac & the Rockin' 88s live Show Band 8 p.m. to 12 midnight.              All are welcome.  No Admission charge.

10:00 AM - 12:00 MIDNIGHT


STARSHINE SERIES - GAYETY THEATRE - 161 HURONTARIO ST.
See your favourite Tribute Artists in a 45 minute rotating showcase for only $5.00 per person per show.

Tickets are available on our Festival website. Show content subject to change without notice.

Air Conditioned soft seat theatre. Family friendly event - No alcohol.

Saturday Showcases include: 11:00am Darrin Hagel & Glenn Aitchison; 12:15pm Joey Cundari & Larry Tschekalin; 1:30pm Corny Rempel & Chris Ayotte; 2:45pm Mike Bravener & Paul Ross; 4:00pm Ben Klein & Thane Dunn; 5:15pm Rick Duin & James Gibb

$ 5 Reserved seating.

11:00AM - 5:15PM

QUALIFYING ROUND OF COMPETITION - FESTIVAL GARDENS - ARENA PARKING LOT @ STE. MARIE ST.
Second round of judging for all Adult divisions.
$5 at gate. Admission subject to capacity, re-entry not guaranteed. No Pets please.
11:00AM—6:00PM

MEET & GREET WITH CYNTHIA PEPPER AT THE GALAXY CINEMA - MOUNTAIN ROAD

Come join in the fun at the Galaxy Cinema and meet Elvis' Co-Star Cynthia Pepper from the movie "Kissin' Cousins".

Meet and greet and autograph signing from 12 noon to 1 p.m.  followed by the showing of "Kissin' Cousins".

Admission is FREE for everyone.  Also see and hear an Elvis Tribute Artist perform!

This is a MUST SEE event for the whole family!  Come out and meet a V.I.P. guest who actually worked with the King!

12:00 NOON - 1:00 PM


TRIBUTE ARTIST OFFICIAL FAMILY VENUE TOUR - VARIOUS SUPPORTING VENUES
Visit local bars and restaurants for live entertainment by your favourite Tribute Artists. Free Admission.
Venues include Mogul's Bar & Grill, Olde Town Terrace, Royal Canadian Legion, Mountain View Revival Stage, Village at Blue Mountain, Cranberry Resort, Georgian Manor Resort, and Sirius "Canadian Star" Stage & Family Entertainment Venue at Pine Street.

$ Free
12:00 NOON - 6:00PM


THE ELVIS EXPERIENCE 3RD ANNUAL TRIVIA CONCERT - ARENA - 97 HURONTARIO ST.
Win yourself a great prize for your trivia knowledge while enjoying Champion entertainers.

Featuring Stephen Kabakos, Roy LeBlanc, Robin Kelly and Gino Monopoli.
$15—$45 Reserved Seating. Tickets available on Festival website.

2:00PM—4:00PM

ROY LEBLANC IN CONCERT - INTRAWEST VILLAGE AT BLUE MOUNTAIN

Enjoy a FREE outdoor concert by 2001 Grand Champion Roy LeBlanc and the Roy L Tribute Band.

7:00PM-10:00PM 

  

ONE NIGHT WITH ELVIS - MEAFORD OPERA HOUSE/MEAFORD HALL - 1-12 NELSON ST. EAST, MEAFORD, ON

Join Meaford Hall, an official Collingwood Elvis Festival show venue as they celebrate Elvis! Be delighted and   entertained by Anthony Von, past Elvis Festival Champion, on a realistic larger-than-life journey of the Artist of the Century.

$25 per person.  Tickets available at the Meaford Hall. Contact 1-877-538-0463 or www.meafordhall.ca 

8:00PM - 10PM 


MEMORY LANE STREET DANCE - FESTIVAL GARDENS - ARENA PARKING LOT @ STE. MARIE ST.
A fantastic 50's & 60's Rock n' Roll show featuring Freddy Vette & The Flames.
$5 at gate. Admission subject to capacity, re-entry not guaranteed. No Pets please.  Age of Majority event.

8:00PM - 12:00AM 


ESSENTIAL ELVIS - ARENA - 97 HURONTARIO ST.
Experience some of the top performances made famous by Elvis.

Starring Doug Church, Donny Edwards, Dwight Icenhower and Jay Zanier.
$25—$75 Reserved Seating. Tickets available on Festival website.

8:00PM - 11:30PM

ELVIS: ALWAYS AND FOREVER - CURLING CLUB - 250 HUME ST.

Starring Stephen Kabakos in a wonderful tribute to the Elvis and his music.
$35 Reserved Seating. Tickets available on Festival website.

8:00PM - 11:30PM

REFLECTIONS OF ELVIS - GAYETY THEATRE - 161 HURONTARIO ST.

Enjoy some of our finest Champions as they pay tribute to Elvis' life and career. 

Starring Ben Klein, Shon Carroll, Darrin Hagel and David Lee.
$35 Reserved Seating. Tickets available on Festival website.

8:00PM - 11:30PM

ELVIS: HIS LIFE IN MUSIC - WASAGA BEACH RECPLEX - 1724 MOSLEY ST.

"ONE NIGHT ONLY"

See Collingwood Champion Gino Monopoli with Geri & the Coasters.

$35 - $45 Reserved Seating. Tickets available on Festival website.

Check out a special deal at www.donatohouse.com for accommodations & tickets.

8:00PM - 11:30PM

IT'S ALL ABOUT ELVIS - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - 490 ONTARIO ST.

Enjoy a great show starring Champions Lance Dobinson and David Muggeridge. 

$20 General Admission seating. Tickets available on Festival website.

8:00PM - 11:30PM

A RAY OF ELVIS - MOUNTAIN VIEW REVIVAL STAGE - HURONTARIO ST. NORTH @ FIRST ST.

Starring two time Collingwood Professional Champion Ray Guillemette, Jr.
$25 General Admission seating. Tickets available on Festival website.

8:30PM - 12:00AM

BRINGIN' IT BACK - OLDE TOWN TERRACE - 219 HURONTARIO ST.

Starring Kevin Mills and featuring Pete Paquette. Also featuring your Host Brian Roman.

Ticketholder Bonus:  Come early at 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm and watch Robin Kelly and Brian Roman! 

Dinner Menu available. Ticketa available on Festival website at www.collingwoodelvisfestival.com

$30 General Admission seating.

9:00PM - 12:00AM

 

 

 

Sunday, July 27

GREET THE DAWN PANCAKE BREAKFAST - FOOD COURT - HURONTARIO ST. @ SECOND ST.
Hosted by and benefiting the United Way of South Georgian Bay.

Adults $5, Children 12 and under $3.
7:30AM—11:00AM


MISSISSIPPI TRAIL - PINE ST. LOT & SECOND ST. TO SIMCOE ST.
Browse among our many Merchandise vendors & Sponsor booths. Find a few new treasures to add to your Elvis memorabilia collection. Also featuring a variety of food vendors offering hot and cold favorites. There is something to please every palette and collector.

Limited Seating is available in the Food Court area.
$ Varies

9:00AM- 12:00 MIDNIGHT


SUNRISE WORSHIP SERVICE - ARENA - 97 HURONTARIO ST.
Non-denominational worship service with your Host Mike Bravener.
All welcome.  Invited Tribute Artists will perform gospel selections.
$ Freewill offering accepted.
9:00AM—11:00AM


SIRIUS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT VENUE featuring THE SIRIUS "CANADIAN STAR" STAGE - PINE STREET PARKING LOT

Bring the family out and enjoy our new Family Friendly Venue in the Pine Street Parking Lot offering free entertainment throughout Festival weekend.  Sunday, July 27th offers our YOUTH TALENT SHOWCASE at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; and a Family Venue Tour of performers from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. All are welcome.  No Admission charge.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

MIDWAY - PRICE CHOPPER PARKING LOT - STE. MARIE ST. @ ONTARIO ST.

Take in the sights, the sounds and the excitement of carnival games, rides and concessions. Fun for everyone!
$ Varies

10:00AM - 4:00PM

 

STARSHINE SERIES - GAYETY THEATRE - 161 HURONTARIO ST.
See your favourite Tribute Artists in a 45 minute rotating showcase for only $5.00 per person per show.

Tickets are available on our Festival website. Show content subject to change without notice.

Air Conditioned soft seat theatre. Family friendly event - No alcohol.

Sunday Showcases include: 11:00AM Dwight Icenhower & Doug McKenzie; 12:15PM Ray Guillemette & Shon Carroll;   1:30PM Jeff Bodner & Will Ganzon; 2:45PM Pete Paquette & John Cigan; 4:00PM Adam Scott & Jay Zanier.

$ 5 Reserved seating.

11:00AM - 4:45PM


SEMI-FINAL ROUND OF COMPETITION - FESTIVAL GARDENS - ARENA PARKING LOT @ STE. MARIE ST.
Third round of judging for all Adult divisions.
$5 at gate. Admission subject to capacity, re-entry not guaranteed. No Pets please.
11:00AM—4:30PM 


INSPIRATIONAL ELVIS GOSPEL COMPETITION - ARENA - 97 HURONTARIO ST.
4th annual competition featuring invitation-only competitors. Hosted by 2007 Gospel Competition Champion Anthony Von.

Competitors include Ben Klein, Rick Duin, Garyelvis Britt, Darrin Hagel, Jeff Marsh, Wayne Junior, Lance Dobinson, Mike Bravener,

Roy LeBlanc, Doug McKenzie, David Muggeridge, Kevin Mills, John Cigan and Thane Dunn.
$15—$45 Reserved Seating. Tickets available on Festival website.

1:00PM—3:00PM

SIRIUS CANADA GRAND FINALS - ARENA - 97 HURONTARIO ST.
Final round of judging crowning the 2008 Grand Champions presented by Sirius Canada.

Find out who will be the Collingwood Representative for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, TN.

Competitor with the overall highest score will become our Collingwood Representative & receive a $3,000.00 cash award presented by Sirius Canada.  This is a SELL OUT event!
$25—$75 Reserved Seating. Tickets available on Festival website.

6:00PM - 10:00PM
 

THE LAST HURRAH WRAP UP PARTY - OLDE TOWN TERRACE - 219 HURONTARIO STREET
Wrap-up and farewell party includes light buffet and entertainment by various Tribute Artists. Cash bar on site.

$5 at door. Admission subject to capacity.  Tribute Artists performances are on a voluntary basis.

8:00PM - 1:00AM

 

       

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CONTACT INFORMATION :

Collingwood Elvis Festival Contact Information

Phone Numbers:

Tickets/Parade Information: 1-866-444-1162

Vendors: (705) 445-1030 Ext. 3279 or (705) 445-5595

Media: (705) 444-0123 or 416-907-0879

Tribute Artists & General Info: (705) 445-1030 Ext. 3279
 

2008 Collingwood Elvis® Festival Tickets On Sale Now
Winner of Collingwood Festival to Compete in Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
During Elvis Week in Memphis

Collingwood, ON (MARCH 28, 2008) – The 14th Annual Collingwood Elvis Festival, the largest of its kind in the world, takes place Thursday, July 24 – Sunday, July 27, 2008.  The Collingwood Elvis Festival features some of the greatest Elvis tribute artists in the industry competing for the honor of participating in The 2008 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, the official Elvis tribute artist contest, which will be presented by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. in Memphis, Tennessee during the annual "Elvis Week" festivities in August. 

Tickets for the Collingwood Elvis Festival are on sale and available by calling toll free 1-866-444-1162 or by ordering and printing tickets online at www.collingwoodelvisfestival.com

The 14th Annual Collingwood Elvis® Festival features more than two dozen Vegas-style shows starring the industry’s best Elvis tribute artists, a three-day competition with professional, non-professional, and youth categories, a street dance, venue tour, vendor alley, parade, and midway.   A broad ticket price range has been set up to accommodate every budget and each member of the family can enjoy free events and ticketed shows ranging from $5 - $75. 

The Collingwood Elvis Festival continually seeks to improve the quality of the event while maintaining the same great programming that loyal festival attendees have come to expect over the years.  Return visitors will find upgrades to the venue and new activities.  Additional shows are being added as the final schedule of events is slated for release by spring.  Early ticket sales have been up 13% from the same time last year.  

Join friends, family, and fans in the heart of Historic Downtown Collingwood, 1 ½ hours north of Toronto on the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay, for four days of unparalleled entertainment.  The 14th Annual Collingwood Elvis Festival takes place July 24 – 27, 2008.  A preliminary schedule of events is available now at www.collingwoodelvisfestival.com outlining performance dates, locations, and prices. The Collingwood Elvis Festival is a proud recipient of the 2008 Festivals & Events Ontario Top 100 Event Award.

© The Collingwood Elvis Festival is a licensee of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.  Elvis and Elvis Presley are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., a subsidiary of CKX, Inc.

 

 

 

The 2007 Collingwood Elvis Festival continues to grow, attracting thousands and thousands of visitors from throughout Ontario, Canada, the United States and beyond. The 2007 Festival began with the new "Spend An Evening with Elvis" event at the Gayety Theatre in Downtown Collingwood on Thursday July 26th. This show set the stage for a record breaking weekend of music, performances, food, children's entertainment and family fun. Friday night's "Awesome Street Party and Tribute Artist Showcase" saw a record number of Elvis Tribute Artists perform on the main street stage. The performances began shortly after 1pm on Friday and the music didn't stop until Friday turned into Saturday. Early Saturday morning, thousands of people lined Collingwood's main street to witness the Tribute Artist Classic Car Parade. Returning Champion Robin Kelly from Edmonton Alberta said that no other festival, anywhere, can compare to the Collingwood Elvis Festival. Kelly said visiting Collingwood is like attending a family reunion, as he has made so many good friends here over the years. Australian Past Champion Dean Vegas was back as well. He also says the Collingwood Festival is the best in the world.

 

 

 
 
Collingwood Elvis Festival Receives $93,750 from Ministry of Tourism 4/26/2007
Collingwood, ON – Representatives of the Collingwood Elvis® Festival are thrilled to announce that under the Ministry of Tourism Celebrate Ontario Festival and Event Enhancement Initiative, the Ontario Government has allocated $75,000 for programming enhancements of the 2007 Collingwood Elvis Festival and $18,750 towards marketing the enhancements, for a total of $93,750 in funding.

Recognized as a signature event in the province of Ontario, the Collingwood Elvis Festival is one of a series of festivals and events which contribute to Ontario’s prosperity, culture and quality of life. From more than 350 applications, Collingwood’s largest festival was one of 57 Celebrate Ontario projects selected to share $4 million in provincial funding to help renew, revitalize and promote the province’s tourism industry. In an effort to create new experiences, attract greater audiences, and maintain the viability of this signature event, the proposed enhancements to the 2007 Collingwood Elvis® Festival include:

• Hosting an Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Preliminary Round, a new competition component held in connection with Elvis Presley Enterprises.
• Increasing seating capacity to accommodate increased attendance from further reaching markets, by developing two regional performance venues.
• Recreating an authentic performance by Elvis Presley by presenting The Imperials and The Sweet Inspirations, award-winning musicians who recorded with Elvis Presley.

This announcement comes hot on the heels of the Collingwood Elvis Festival’s return from the 2006 Festivals & Events Ontario Conference earlier this year with their fifth Top 50 Festival award. Awarded annually by Festivals & Events Ontario, this distinction acknowledges the highest quality festivals held within the province. Ranked with the likes of the Canadian Tulip Festival, Grand Prix Toronto, and the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights, it is an honour the Collingwood Elvis® Festival organizers have taken pride in since 2002.

The 13th Annual Collingwood Elvis Festival, the largest of its kind in the world, takes place Thursday, July 26 – Sunday, July 29, 2007 and this year honours the 30th anniversary of Elvis’ passing. Join friends, family, and fans in the heart of Historic Downtown Collingwood, 1-½ hours north of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay, for four days of unparalleled entertainment. Tickets are on sale now. Call toll free 1-866-444-1162 or save time and order online at www.collingwoodelvisfestival.com.  

The Collingwood Elvis Festival is a licensee of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. Elvis, Elvis Presley and ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST are trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., a subsidiary of CKX, Inc.

For more information contact the Collingwood Elvis Festival:
(705) 444-1162, toll free (866) 444-1162
info@collingwoodelvisfestival.com  
 


 

 

Huge crowds line the downtown streets of Collingwood early Saturday morning to enjoy the popular Collingwood Elvis Festival Tribute Artist Classic Car Parade. Many of the spectators and Tribute Artists could be excused if they looked a little tired as the Friday night party continued well into the early morning hours at many locations.

The Tribute Artist Classic Car Parade is a huge fan favourite and the 2007 version proved to be bigger and better than ever. Again, threats of rain passed by Collingwood as excellent weather greeted early morning visitors and Elvis Tribute Artists on Saturday, July 28th.

The day began even earlier than the 9am parade with a 7:30am pancake breakfast downtown. Following the parade, Elvis Tribute Artists moved on to various private venue performances and downtown Pine Street Stage competitions. This year, the historic Gayety Theatre in downtown Collingwood hosted more events including Saturday's Starshine Series from 9am to 4pm.

 


They came from all parts of Canada, the United States and around the world. Once again the Collingwood Elvis Festival has lived up to its billing as the largest festival of its kind in the world. "This really is the very best festival" said Collingwood Elvis Festival Past Champion Robin Kelly. "It's kind of like a home reunion every time I come to this featival. The people organizers and all of the people who come here every year make it an amazing festival" Kelly said. "It's like seeing old family and there's nothing else like it that I've ever experienced" said Kelly, who lives in Edmonton, Alberta. Kelly said he doesn't compete any longer. He enjoys performing the music of Elvis Presley more than competing for a title. "Collingwood is a beautiful town and I will forever be in dept to this festival because it gave me my start" Kelly said.

Thousands of visitors and over 140 Tribute Artists enjoyed the Friday Night Street Party, a portion of which was broadcast live on A Channel Television News. Rumours of rain and thunderstorms were just that ... rumours ... as the dark clouds moved away providing an excellent evening for enjoying the music in Collingwood's downtown.

This year the Collingwood Elvis Festival received $93,750.00 from the Ministry of Tourism. As a part of the Celebrate Ontario Festival and Event Enhancement, the Ministry of Tourism provided the Collingwood Festival with $75,000.00 for programming enhancements and $18,750.00 to help with Festival marketing.

 

July 26 Youthfest Battle of the Bands 07:00 pm - 11:00 pm
July 26 "The First Hurrah" Tribute Artist Karaoke Pub Crawl 07:00 pm - 01:00 am
July 27 Elimination Round of Competition-Curling Club - First Round of Judging 01:00 pm - 11:00 pm
July 27 Elimination Round of Competition-Gayety Theatre - First Round of Judging 01:00 pm - 11:00 pm
July 27 Awesome Street Party & Tribute Artist Showcase 01:00 pm - 11:00 pm
July 27 to July 28 Awesome Street Party Video Feed & Outdoor Party 01:00 pm - 01:00 am
July 28 United Way of South Georgian Bay Pancake Breakfast 07:30 am - 11:00 am
July 28 Tribute Artist Classic Car Parade 09:00 am - 11:00 am
July 28 Starshine Series - Gayety Theatre 09:00 am - 04:00 pm
July 28 Qualifying Round of Competition - Pine Street - Second Round of Judging 11:00 am - 06:00 pm
July 28 "LONG LIVE THE KING" starring Matt King, Anthony Von & Robin Kelly - Arena Show 02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
July 28 "ELVIS..THEN, NOW & ALWAYS" starring Shawn Klush, Donny Edwards, Irv Cass & Pete Paquette - Arena Show 08:00 pm - 11:30 pm
July 28 "THE LEGEND LIVES ON" starring Stephen Kabakos - Curling Club Show 08:00 pm - 11:30 pm
July 28 "Memory Lane" Street Dance 08:00 pm - 12:00 am
July 28 "Roy LeBlanc LIVE - Elvis' Life in Music"- The Olde Town Terrace 08:00 pm - 12:00 am
July 28 "ULTIMATE ELVIS" starring David Lee, Shon Carroll & Leo Days - Gayety Theatre 08:00 pm - 11:30 pm
July 28 "SIMPLY THE BEST" starring Gino Monopoli - Wasaga Beach RecPlex 08:00 pm - 11:30 pm
July 28 Family Venue Tour - FREE ADMISSION 12:00 pm - 06:00 pm
July 29 United Way of South Georgian Bay Pancake Breakfast 07:30 am - 11:00 am
July 29 Sunrise NON-DENOMINATIONAL Gospel Service 08:00 am - 10:30 am
July 29 Youth Talent Showcase 09:00 am - 11:00 am
July 29 Starshine Series - Gayety Theatre 09:00 am - 04:00 pm
July 29 Semi-Final Round of Competition 12:00 am - 04:00 pm
July 29 "Inspirational Elvis" 3rd Annual Gospel Competition - Arena Show 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
July 29 "Roy LeBlanc LIVE - Elvis' Life in Music"- The Olde Town Terrace 01:30 pm - 05:30 pm
July 29 "The Last Hurrah" Wrap Up Party - The Olde Town Terrace 05:00 pm - 12:00 am
July 29 "The Grand Finals" - Arena Show 06:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Festival & Events Ontario recognizes the Collingwood Elvis® Festival as one of the province ’s “Top 50 Festivals ” Please review this site for great accommodation.  We offer hotel, motel,  condo,chalet,house,cottage,and cabin rentals.  Call us soon for best selection and availability.
1995 1995 First year of Festival. Held at Vacation Inn. It was called the “Canadian Elvis Tribute & Convention” and was promoted by a Tribute Artist.
1996 Second Annual “Canadian National Elvis Tribute & Convention Ball ” was held at the Collingwood Curling Club.
1997 Third Annual “Canadian Elvis Tribute & Convention was held at the Collingwood Curling Club. A theme was adopted. “The 20/40 Canadian Anniversary Salute. ”
1998 Fourth Annual Festival celebrating the theme “Elvis Comeback Special ‘98”. The Festival was now incorporated and renamed The Collingwood Elvis Festival Inc. and was owned on a 50% share by the Collingwood & District Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Collingwood BIA.
1999 Fifth Annual Festival celebrated the theme “I’m Back ” and was held at the Collingwood Curling Club.
2000 Sixth Annual Collingwood Elvis Festival was celebrating the life & music of the “Artist of the Century” Forever Elvis theme. This would be the last year the event was held at the Collingwood Curling Club.
2001 Seventh Annual Collingwood Elvis Festival celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the “Taking Care of Business – In a Flash” theme and relocating our event to the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena. We earned recognition as one of the Top 50 Festivals in Ontario out of over 3,000 Festivals across the Province.
2002 The Eighth Annual Collingwood Elvis Festival adopted the theme “Collingwood Remembers….” In honour of the 25th Anniversary of Elvis’ passing and the 45th Anniversary of his appearances in Canada. The Festival also created a new Festival website. The Festival earned Top 50 Festival status for the second consecutive year, as well as winning awards for Best Poster, Best Program and Best Overall Promotional Campaign during the Festival & Events Ontario Annual Convention. The Festival earned nominations for Business Excellence, Customer Service Excellence & Employee of the Year through the local Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.
2003 The Ninth Annual Collingwood Elvis Festival saluted Elvis’ 30 #1 hits and also recreated the “Aloha from Hawaii” satellite concert. The Youth Division of the competition added a Junior & Senior champion. Our first Golf Tournament was added. This also marked the first year that the ownership changed hands. The Town of Collingwood took over the operations and ownership of the Festival and implemented a new Elvis Municipal Services Board. An event Marketing/Management team was also hired. Maclaren Momentum, a division of the internationally recognized Maclaren McCann came on board to assist in the expansion and marketing of the Festival. A new updated logo was created and we were named in the Top 50 Festivals category for the third consecutive year. We also earned nominations for Business Excellence, Customer Service Excellence and Employee of the Year, through the local Chamber of Commerce for the second year.
2004 This year we celebrated the 10TH ANNIVERSARY of the Collingwood Elvis Festival. More events & Arena Shows were added. We celebrated our past history with the return of our past Champions in our arena shows. We also featured our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament and a revised competition structure into an "Era Competition" featuring The Early Years/The Concert Vegas Years. We were once again named in the Top 50 Festivals category for the fourth consecutive year.
2005  Our theme “Elvis Lives” marked our 11th year celebrating the legendary Elvis Presley. Added to this year’s event list was our 1st Annual “Inspirational Elvis” Gospel Competition and our first Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Challenge. Both events were great successes. We were also honored to have two new friends join us direct from Elvis Presley Enterprises in Memphis, Tennessee who discovered the wonder of our event, our Town and our incredibly loyal fans and visitors.

 

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