Contest Listings
We’ve had numerous submissions and inquiries regarding contests. To make it easier for ETA’s to sort through the information and to determine exactly what each contest is offering, we invite contest organizers to submit the details of their confirmed upcoming contests. Anyone who hears of upcoming contests is also invited to let us know and we’ll look into and confirm the details. Listings will be frequently updated.
Email: Carol@ladyluckmusic.com
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Date
Name of Contest
Location and venue
Categories/divisions/eras if applicable
Actual amount of cash prize awarded to each winner
Entry fee
Contact email/phone for entry fee or information
Website if available
EPE’s Ultimate Elvis Contest continues in 2008 - Check here for the listing of venues confirmed as well as details & their updates.

2008
JANUARY 4, 5, 6 - 2008
5th Annual Walk a Gold Mile in My Shoes ETA Contest & Convention
Norbreck Castle, Blackpool, England
Open Contest (prizes below in British pounds)
Novice Contest & Gospel Contest (TBC)
Cash Prizes: 1st, £1200 + gifts; 2nd, £500 + gifts; 3rd, £200 + gifts.
Entry Fee - £40
Contact: Phone: +44 (0) 7851 633034 or +44(0) 1492547889
Website: www.elviscontest.co.uk
Results -
1st: Rob Kingsley 2nd: Mike Nova 3rd: Paul Molloy
Gospel winner: Ricky Aron Amateur winner: Ian Dignam
JANUARY 6 & 7, 2008
Elvis Extravaganza Regional Contest.
Tropicana Casino, Laughlin, NV.
Entry fee $50.
Cash Prizes: Over $1500 in cash and prizes
Website: www.elviscontest.com
JANUARY 9, 2008
El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant, Dallas, Texas
No entry fee, but reservation is a must
Cash prizes: 1st: $1000. 2nd: $300. 3rd: $200
Contact: 214-946-4238
Website: www.elranchito-dallas.com
JANUARY 13, 2008
Lady Luck Music Peoples Choice Awards Invitational
Oshawa, Ontario
Website: www.ladyluckmusic.com
Results -
1st: Paul Ross - 2nd: Adam Scott - 3rd: Rick Duin
FEBRUARY 1 & 2, 2008
E.P. EXPO - Yuma, Arizona
Post Auditorium, 400 W 5th Street, Yuma, AZ. 85634
Friday: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee: $50
Cash Prizes - 1st: $2,000 - 2nd: $500 3rd: $200
Contact: Call 928-581-2322 or 928-581-6132 for info
Website: www.elvisexpo.com
Results -
1st: Vic Trevino Jr. 2nd: Rick Lenzi 3rd: Travis Allen
FEBRUARY 8 & 9, 2008
Lady Luck Music’s 8th Annual Montreal Peoples Choice Awards
Details on www.ladyluckmusic.com
Results -
1st: Larry Tschekalin 2nd: Paul Ross 3rd: Danny Granger
FEBRUARY 15 - 16, 2008
11TH Anniversary - Danny Haywood’s CSRA Images of the King
(Preliminary to Images of the King, Memphis, TN 2008)
VFW Post 3200, Augusta, Georgia
Entry Fee: $60
Prizes: Over $3000 Cash & Prizes; Venue to decide breakdown among 5 winners
Contact: Call 803-221-3200 & 803-593-2580 for info
Website: www.csraelvisimpersonatorcontest.com
Results -
1st: Tony Witt 2nd: Alvin Smith 3rd: Rick Wade 4th: Danny Stirling
5th: Mark Gagnon - People's Choice Award: Danny Stirling
Spirit of Elvis Award: Timothy (Timmy) Doolittle
FEBRUARY 15, 16, 17, 2008
Elvis Extravaganza National Finals, Tampa, Florida - Florida State Fair
Entry Fee: $100
No divisions: 50+ tribute artists
Cash and Prizes - over $10,000 to be distributed
Contact: Anthony, 206-339-9494
Website: full details available at http://www.elvisconvention.com
Results -
BEST OVERALL: Vic Trevino - BEST LOOK-A-LIKE: tie - Doug Church & Brian Brenner - BEST SOUND-A-LIKE: ERock Haws (Eric Haws)
APRIL 18-19, 2008
5th Annual Contest of Kings
Mall of America, Bloomington, Minnesota
Up to 30 Contestants
For a field of up to 20 contestants:
1st Place Prize: $400.00 cash PLUS A Caribbean Cruise and contract to perform Elvis onboard. 2nd Place Prize: $600.00 cash; 3rd Place Prize: $500.00 cash
A fourth place prize of $400.00 will be added for a field of 21-25 contestants.
A fifth place prize of $300.00 will be added for a field of 26-30 contestants.
Contact:
Todd Anderson, Executive Producer, 612-462-4697
June Anderson, Administrative Advisor, 763-434-3132
Website: http://www.contestofkings.com/home.htm
Results -
1st: Brad Boice; 2nd: Terry Schulz; 3rd: Paul Monroe
April 20, 2008
Lady Luck Music Peoples Choice Of Champions, Sikorski Hall, Oshawa, Ontario, to benefit Alzheimers Society Of Durham Region
Details on www.ladyluckmusic.com/champs
Results -
1st - Jon Cigan 2nd - Larry Tschekalin 3rd - David Muggeridge
MAY 17-18, 2008
The Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest at Menominee Casino
Presented by Brown Productions
Menominee Casino, Keshena, Wisconsin
Preliminary to Ultimate Elvis® Contest in Memphis, August 2008
Maximum l5 contestants; Entry deadline April 2, 2008.
Entry Fee: $100
Grand Prize of $1500 plus qualification into the semi-finals in Memphis and travel and lodging in Memphis.
Other Cash Prizes: 2nd: $1000. 3rd. $750. 4th. $500. 5th $250. 6th-10th: $100 each.
Contact: Brown Productions: 262-338-2498. Email: innov@charter.net
Website:
http://brown-productions.com/brown_productions/ultimateelviscontestsignup.html
For tickets, hotel reservations: contact Menominee Casino at 800-343-7778 or http://www.menomineecasinoresort.com/
© 2007 Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
ELVIS, ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST and LOGO are trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved
MAY 17-21, 2008
First UK ' King of the Waves ' Elvis Contest/Cruise/Convention.
Sailing on the Brand New ' World's Largest Cruise Ship ' from Royal Carribean
Independance of the Seas' from Southampton, England to Cork, Ireland and return.
Open Contest
Cash Prize: TBA.
Special ETA showcase: Paul Larcombe, Rob Kingsley
Entertainment from Martin Fox and Colin Paul
Special Guests: Ed Bonja and Karen Sue Presley
Website details: www.tcbtravel.co.uk
See also: www.elviscontest.co.uk
MAY 29 - JUNE 1, 2008
Aloha From Lake George - Lake George Elvis Festival
Lake George, New York
Preliminary to EPE's "Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest" in Memphis.
Divisions: Pro, Non-Pro, Youth (2 eras: Early years and Vegas years)
Cash Prizes: Total Purse $8500.00 (visit web site for breakdown)
Entry Fee: $100 ($75 returned after the festival)
Contact: Terry Collins terrycollins77@yahoo.com 518-796-4986
Web Site: www.LakeGeorgeElvisFest.com for headliners, ETA info, and details.
JUNE 13-15, 2008
King of the North
Elliot Lake, ON
Entry Fees:
Junior Youth (5-9) $15. Senior Youth, Non- Pro. (10-17) $15
Senior Youth, Pro (10-17): $40
Non-Pro Early Years & Non-Pro Vegas Years: $50.
Pro Early Years & Pro Vegas Years: $100
Prizes: Dependent Upon Attendance
(See Detailed Prize Structure on Website)
Contact: Thor Bonfig thor@kingthor.com 705-848-8848
Website: http://www.kingthor.com
JUNE 20-21, 2008
The Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest at Hollywood Casino
Presented by Brown Productions
Hollywood Casino, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Preliminary to Ultimate Elvis® Contest in Memphis, August 2008
16-20 contestants; Entry deadline May 30, 2008.
Entry Fee: $100 - Multiple rounds of competition each day.
Grand Prize of $1000 plus qualification into the semi-finals in Memphis.
Other Cash Prizes: 2nd: $750. 3rd. $500.
Contact: Brown Productions: 262-338-2498. Email: innov@charter.net
Website:
http://brown-productions.com/brown_productions/ultimateelviscontestsignup.html
For tickets and general property questions visit: www.hollywoodbr.com
© 2007 Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
ELVIS, ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST and LOGO are trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved
JUNE 27 - 29, 2008
Windsor Elvis Festival, Windsor, Ontario, Canada -
Preliminary to EPE's "Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest" in Memphis
Divisions: Adult Early Years (Pro and Non-Pro); Adult Concert Years (Pro and Non-Pro)
Senior Youth (13-17); Junior Youth (6-12)
Cash Prizes:
Adult Pro: 1. $1100. 2. $800. 3. $600. PC $100
Adult Non Pro: 1. $800. 2. $600. 3. $400. PC $100
Sr. Youth: 1. $150. 2. $75. 3. $50; Jr. Youth: 1. $75. 2. $$50. 3. $25
Entry Fee: $75 (Adult Categories); $35 (Youth Categories)
"Early Bird Deadline May 1. Late fee of $25 after May 1. Final registration deadline May 31st. Contact: Ellen Hope ehope@centresforseniors.org (519) 254-1108
Website: www.windsorelvisfest.com
June 27-29, 2008
Penticton Elvis Festival Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
Preliminary to Ultimate Elvis® Contest in Memphis
Divisions: Professional and Amateur (Professional winner proceeds to Memphis)
Cash Prizes: Professionals: $2000, $1000, $750 (CAD)
Amateurs: $800, $550, $300 (CAD)
Entry Fee: Pro. $100; Amateur $85 (CAD)
Contact: elvis_penticton@yahoo.ca or 250-493-4055
Website: www.pentictonelvisfestival.com
(See Facebook group also)
JULY 3-5, 2008
New Jersey Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest and Festival
Present by Ren Media Publishing, Inc. Rahway, New Jersey
Preliminary to the 2008 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis
Divisions: Professional & Non-Professional (must be l8 or older)
Entry Fee: Early bird up to May 29, 2008: $100. From May 30-June l5: $110.
Cash Prizes: Professional 1st: $3500 plus qualification into the semi-finals of The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, plus travel and lodging for two.
2nd: $1500. 3rd: $1000. 4th: $750. 5th: $500. 6th - 10th: $350....plus more prize money and rewards
Cash Prizes: Non-Pro: 1st: $750. 2nd: $500. 3rd: $250
Contact: Joe Kurasz or Donna Vaupel at 732-382-6815
Website: http://www.elvisnj.com/ for details and frequent updates
JULY 12, 2008 (RAIN DATE JULY 13)
Kings and Classics ETA Competition; Classic Car Competition
Rockton World's Fair Grounds, Rockton, Ontario
ETA Competition
Professional Division: $100 entry fee. lst prize, $1000
Non-Pro Division: $50 entry fee. 1st prize $500
Youth/Children Division (under l5 years) $25 entry fee. lst prize $250
Contacts:
Rock “N” Ray Michaels - ray@kingsandclassics.com
Maurice Corsi - maurice@kingsandclassics.com
Website and application info.: www.kingsandclassics.com
July 12, 2008
The Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest at Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino
Presented by Brown Productions
Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino, Shreveport, Louisiana
Preliminary to Ultimate Elvis Contest in Memphis, August 2008
Maximum contestants: TBA
Entry deadline May 30, 2008
Entry Fee: $100 (To be returned to each contestant at completion of contest.)
Cash Prizes: TBA
Contact: Brown Productions: 262-338-2498. Email: innov@charter.net
Website:
http://brown-productions.com/brown_productions/ultimateelviscontestsignup.html
For tickets, hotel reservations: contact Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino Shreveport at 877-429-0711 or http://www.samstownshreveport.com/
© 2007 Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
ELVIS, ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST and LOGO are trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved
JULY 18-20, 2008
The Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest at Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Presented by Brown Productions
Preliminary to The Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis
Chinook Winds Casino Resort, Lincoln City, Oregon
Maximum l5 contestants.
Entry Fee: $100
Grand prize is $1500 plus qualification into the semifinals in Memphis .
2nd: $1000; 3rd: $750. 4th: $500; 5th: $250; 6th - 10th: $100
For ETAs interested in competing:
Contact Brown Productions at 262-338-2498, email innov@charter.net or visit http://brown-productions.com/brown_productions/ultimateelviscontestsignup.html
Check www.chinookwindscasino.com for updates.
© 2007 Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
ELVIS, ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST and LOGO are trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved
July 24 – 26, 2008
The Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
Presented by Brown Productions
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, Cherokee, North Carolina
Preliminary to Ultimate Elvis Contest in Memphis, August 2008
Maximum 16 contestants; Entry deadline June 11, 2008
Entry Fee: $100 (To be returned to each contestant at completion of contest.)
Cash Prizes: TBA
Contact: Brown Productions: 262-338-2498. Email: innov@charter.net
Website:
http://brown-productions.com/brown_productions/ultimateelviscontestsignup.html
For tickets, hotel reservations: contact Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort at 828-497-7777 or http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/harrahs-cherokee/hotel-casino/property-home.shtml
© 2007 Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
ELVIS, ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST and LOGO are trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved
JULY 24 - 27, 2008-
Collingwood Elvis Festival 14TH Annual Tribute Artist Competition
Preliminary to “Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist” contest
Location: Collingwood Ontario - Finals at Eddie Bush Memorial Arena
Divisions: Professional Early Years & Concert/Vegas Years; Non-Professional Early Years & Concert/Vegas Years; Youth - Junior & Senior.
Entry Fee: $100 CDN before March 1, 2008; $125 Cdn. beginning March l
to April 11, 2008; $140 Cdn. beginning April 12 to May 30, 2008 until competition has reached maximum capacity.
Cash prizes:
Professional: 1ST - $2,000.00/CDN in both categories
Non-professional: 1ST -$1,300.00/CDN in both categories
Youth: 1ST - Senior $300 CDN; 1st - Junior $200 CDN
(2nd & 3RD place winners also receive cash prize money in all divisions)
Contact: Rosemarie O’Brien, Festival General Manager.
EMAIL: elvis@collingwood.ca 1-866-444-1162 or direct to (705) 445-1030 EXT. 3279
Website: www.collingwoodelvisfestival.com
AUGUST 16 - 17
The Big Summer E- Fest Contest & Convention
Norbreck Castle, Blackpool, UK - Incorporating UK and Ireland Championships
Entry Fee: £40.00
Divisions: Best 50's Elvis - Best 60's Elvis - Best 70's Elvis Cash Prize: Overall British Champion will receive -
£1000.00 Prize Money, Gift Certificate, Trophy plus Automatic qualification to the January 2009 European Contest Finals
Category Prize:
Each Category winner will receive -
Trophy,Gift Certificate, Backing Tracks
plus Automatic qualification to the January 2009 European Contest Finals
Prizes also for Novice Contest
Contact: 07851 633 034
Website & full details: www.elviscontest.co.uk
AUGUST 23-24, 2008
Rock of Ages ~ Tribute Contest
(open to all ELVIS Tribute Artists and Legends Tribute Artists)
Best Western Hotel, 19 Holiday Drive, Brantford Ontario
Registration: $25.00
Divisions: Youth, Teen, Adult & Veteran
Solo & Group Categories
Grand Prize: $1000.00 (minimum) Trophies, Parting Gifts.
Contact: Joan Minnery @ (519) 752-1694
joan@memphismotion.com
Website: www.memphismotion.com (click on the ROA icon)
SEPTEMBER 12, 13,14, 2008
King of Kitchener 3 Transylvania Club, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Categories: Vegas-Early-Senior Youth-Junior Youth
Actual amount of cash prize awarded to each winner-TBD
Entry fee $50 Adults Youths-FREE
Info-519-342-8006 or e-mail info@kingofkitchener.net
Web Site- www.kingofkitchener.net
OCTOBER 3-4, 2008
Reflections of the King 2008 Contest & Convention
Days Inn, Lancaster, PA (formerly Blasdell, NY)
Preliminary to Images of the King in Memphis
Entry Fee: $75
Cash Prizes:
1st: $1500 + prizes & Pre-qualification to Images of the King
2nd: $750 + prizes; 3rd: $350 + prizes; People's Choice: $100 + prizes
Best Vocals Award & Spirit of the King Award: prize pack
Contact: Will Debley, 1511 Larel Court, Mount Airy, MD 21771. 301-461-0503.
Website: http://www.followthatdreamproductions.com
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