Dean Z will undoubtedly delight crows at the years Feature Concert Series.
Celebrating 30 years of rockin’ and rollin’, Parkes Elvis Festival has a bumper anniversary program of Elvis and Blue Hawaii themed events, jam-packed with concerts, parades, markets, competitions, car displays and a whole lotta fun for locals to enjoy.
This year, the Feature Concert Series will see Dean Z and Victor Trevino Jr, two of the world’s best Elvis Tribute Artists, entertain crowds across each day of the Festival.
Fans will be treated to free concerts on the Cooke Park Main Stage including Brazilian Elvis Tribute Artist Diogo Light headlining on Thursday night. Catch Damian Mullin, Mark Andrew and Diogo on the Friday night; and on Saturday night, Jack Gatto celebrates the 50th anniversary of Elvis’ Aloha from Hawaii concert with a special recreation of the concert.
Ross Wilson will be inducted to the Elvis Wall of Fame on Wednesday at Kelly Reserve and at the new time of 10am. Following that, the Eagle Rock-ing music legend will be joined by Brian Cadd, Normie Rowe and Joe Camilleri in a special 30th anniversary concert.
The Movie & Memorabilia Collection will have displays of photos, costumes, and some treasures from the Parkes Elvis Festival archives. See props from Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis movie along with the Elvis – Direct from Graceland exhibition. It’s open every day from 9-5pm and is free located at 375 Clarinda Street.
The preliminary round of the international Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest also returns, with 19 leading Elvis tribute artists from Australia and abroad battling it out at Parkes Leagues Club in the heats and finals. See a free performance by the winner at 2pm Sunday on the Cooke Park Main Stage.
Fans can enjoy returning favorite events including the Goodsell Machinery Miss Priscilla Dinner and Northparkes Mines Street Parade. The Renewal of Vows ceremony has moved to Generosity Church and Elvis Poets’ Breakfast is now at the Services Club.
If you are feeling adventurous Climb Me a Mountain Rock Climbing, Rock-A-Hula Dragon Boating, Slicin’ Sand Croquet and a new stretch and strengthen class to the ballads of Elvis. Thrill seeking fans of The King can also skydive at Parkes Airport.
Full program details at parkeselvisfestival.com.au