Tupelo Elvis Festival
Tupelo, Mississippi
Date of Event:
May 31, 2012 - June 3, 2012Event Description:
The 2012 Tupelo Elvis Festival is a musical celebration designed to honor Elvis Presley, Tupelo's native son, and the impact that his music has on the world. For the 14th annual Tupelo Elvis Festival regional, national, and international artists will entertain the fans.
Music at Fairpark
- Friday, June 1 - Jordyn Mallory and Paul Thorn
- Saturday, June 2 - David Nail and Little Big Town
Music at Historic Lyric Theatre
Three of the past five National Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists will perform at the Lyric Theatre. Not only have all three of these men been named "Ultimate" by Elvis Presley Enterprises, but all three of them won preliminary rounds first, in Tupelo, Mississippi.
- Thursday, May 31 - DJ Fontana, Sonny Burgess & The Pacers and 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist, Bill Cherry
- Friday, June 1 - 2008 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist, Brandon Bennett
- Saturday, June 2 - 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist, Cody Slaughter
For the 5th consecutive year, Tupelo will host a preliminary round of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition. Last year, there were 38 competitors for this preliminary round. Fans will come from near and far to see who will be chosen to represent Tupelo in Memphis in August, 2012.
Other Events
Other events taking place during the festival include: Parade, 5K Run, Beauty Pageant, Carnival Midway, Disc Golf, Movie Poster Exhibit, Shuttle to Elvis Birthplace, Children's Activities, Sunday Gospel Concert, Tribute Artist Contest, Bike Race
For more information, please see: www.tupeloelvisfestival.com
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