Contests, Festivals and Events
There are many Elvis contests for amateurs, festivals and other events held across the world celebrating Elvis and his many impersonators. Events tend to attract large numbers of amateur Elvis impersonators and fans.
CKX, INC, which now owns Elvis Presley's estate, has full control including the grave of Elvis Presley and his family members along with his home Graceland in early 2008. This has seen some impact on what Elvis impersonators and contests have on the media and marketing industry. They began using the contest along with their Elvis brand, licensing anyone wanting to charge a fee to hold an Elvis contest.
Other contests include Images of the King. The contests are licensed for $150.00 per regional site at various places such as VFW's, casinos and festivals with their finals being held in Memphis each year during Elvis Week.
Ypsilanti, MI has hosted the Michigan ElvisFest every August since 1999.
Collingwood, Ontario Canada holds a large annual Elvis festival.
The seaside town of Blackpool in England is home to a busy Elvis wedding chapel based at the Queens hotel on the south promenade where couples can have their wedding vows renewed by Martin Fox.
Blackpool also hosts Europe's Tribute to Elvis festival & championship.A three day Elvis contest and event. www.europestributetoelvis.co.uk
The Memories Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee has a nightly show featuring various tribute acts of other music legends, followed by Elvis tribute artist Lou Vuto headlining as Elvis.
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