An annual tribute to the King of Rock ‘N Roll returns to B.C.’s Okanagan June 27 to 29.
The Penticton Elvis Festival, considered Canada’s largest and longest-running tribute to the American music icon, will take place inside Gyro Park and Penticton Trade and Convention Centre.
Aside from welcoming both professional and non-professional tribute artists from across the globe, event organizers say there will also be a “Little Kings” category for a trio of performers aged 15 and under.
The winner of the professional division will head to Memphis, TN and compete at the “Ultimate Elvis Finals” later this year, where they’ll have a chance to become the No. 1 Elvis tribute artist in the world.
Gates to Gyro Park on Friday (June 27) open at noon, with opening ceremonies set for 1 p.m.
The first round of the competition will begin at 1:30 p.m., before a “grand champion showcase” featuring four performances kicks off at 6 p.m.
On Saturday, the second round will begin at 9 a.m. at the downtown park. An evening show at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, headlined by Dino Macris, will welcome attendees starting at 7 p.m.
Sunday’s festivities will feature a pancake breakfast at 7:30 p.m., and a gospel show hosted by Corny Rempel at 9 a.m. inside Gyro Park.
Doors for the competition’s finale open at 1 p.m. at the convention centre. Final performances will begin at 2 p.m., before an official after-party at 6 p.m., according to event organizers.
Tickets for the event, which welcomed 24 professional Elvis Presley tribute artists from around the world to Penticton in 2024, can be purchased at valleyfirsttix.com.
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