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
Please include the following information:
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.
Email: Carol@ladyluckmusic.com
Please include the following information:
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 -
2008
JANUARY 4, 5, 6 -
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 -
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-
Website: www.elranchito-
JANUARY 13, 2008
Lady Luck Music Peoples Choice Awards Invitational
Oshawa, Ontario
Website: www.ladyluckmusic.com
Results -
1st: Paul Ross -
FEBRUARY 1 & 2, 2008
E.P. EXPO -
Post Auditorium, 400 W 5th Street, Yuma, AZ. 85634
Friday: 6:00 PM -
Entry Fee: $50
Cash Prizes -
Contact: Call 928-
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 -
11TH Anniversary -
(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-
Website: www.csraelvisimpersonatorcontest.com
Results -
1st: Tony Witt 2nd: Alvin Smith 3rd: Rick Wade 4th: Danny Stirling
5th: Mark Gagnon -
Spirit of Elvis Award: Timothy (Timmy) Doolittle
FEBRUARY 15, 16, 17, 2008
Elvis Extravaganza National Finals, Tampa, Florida -
Entry Fee: $100
No divisions: 50+ tribute artists
Cash and Prizes -
Contact: Anthony, 206-
Website: full details available at http://www.elvisconvention.com
Results -
BEST OVERALL: Vic Trevino -
APRIL 18-
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-
A fifth place prize of $300.00 will be added for a field of 26-
Contact:
Todd Anderson, Executive Producer, 612-
June Anderson, Administrative Advisor, 763-
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 -
MAY 17-
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-
Other Cash Prizes: 2nd: $1000. 3rd. $750. 4th. $500. 5th $250. 6th-
Contact: Brown Productions: 262-
Website:
http://brown-
For tickets, hotel reservations: contact Menominee Casino at 800-
© 2007 Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
ELVIS, ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST and LOGO are trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved
Results -
1st Garry Wesley -
2nd Kevin Mills
3rd Gino Monopoli
4th Jesse Aron
5th GaryElvis Britt
MAY 17-
First UK ' King of the Waves ' Elvis Contest/Cruise/Convention.
Sailing on the Brand New ' World's Largest Cruise Ship ' from Royal Carribean
Independence 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
Results -
First Place: Mike Nova
MAY 29 -
Aloha From Lake George -
Lake George, New York
Preliminary to EPE's "Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest" in Memphis.
Divisions: Pro, Non-
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-
Web Site: www.LakeGeorgeElvisFest.com for headliners, ETA info, and details.
Results -
1st -
Early years pro: 2nd -
Fan’s Choice: 1st -
Non Pro Early years: 1st -
Non Pro 70’s: 1st -
Youth: 1st -
JUNE 13-
Elliot Lake, ON
Entry Fees:
Junior Youth (5-
Senior Youth, Pro (10-
Non-
Pro Early Years & Pro Vegas Years: $100
Prizes: Dependent Upon Attendance
(See Detailed Prize Structure on Website)
Contact: Thor Bonfig thor@kingthor.com 705-
Website: http://www.kingthor.com
Results -
Adult Division: 1. Robert Franks (Diamond Elvis) 2. Jamie Hoffman
Senior Youth: 1. Bryson Fuller. 2. Amber Mae HoffmanJr.
Youth: 1. Tanner Hoffman 2. Ashley Turner -
JUNE 20-
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-
Entry Fee: $100 -
Grand Prize of $1200 plus lodging in Tunica and qualification into the semi-
Other Cash Prizes: 2nd: $800. 3rd: $600. 4th: $400. 5th: $250. .
Contact: Brown Productions: 262-
Website:
http://brown-
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
Results -
1st Kevin Mills -
2nd Todd Martin
3rd Shane Tucker
JUNE 27 -
Windsor Elvis Festival, Windsor, Ontario, Canada -
Preliminary to EPE's "Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest" in Memphis
Divisions: Adult Early Years (Pro and Non-
Senior Youth (13-
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-
Website: www.windsorelvisfest.com
Results -
Overall Winner: Jay Zanier, proceeds to Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis
Pro. Concert Years: 1. Jay Zanier 2. Paul Ross 3. Jon Cigan PC Jay Zanier
Pro. Early Years: 1. Chris Ayotte 2. Lance Dobinson 3. Danny Granger PC Lance Dobinson
Non-
Non-
Sr. Youth: 1. Brycen Katolinsky 2. Anthony Carbone 3. Bruno Nesci
Jr. Youth: 1. Brennen Katolinsky 2. Tyler Desormeaux 3. Bo Seguin
June 27-
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-
Website: www.pentictonelvisfestival.com
(See Facebook group also)
Results -
1st Place: Ben Klein, proceeds to Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis -
Amateur Divison -
JULY 3-
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-
Entry Fee: Early bird up to May 29, 2008: $100. From May 30-
Cash Prizes: Professional 1st: $3500 plus qualification into the semi-
2nd: $1500. 3rd: $1000. 4th: $750. 5th: $500. 6th -
Cash Prizes: Non-
Contact: Joe Kurasz or Donna Vaupel at 732-
Website: http://www.elvisnj.com/ for details and frequent updates
Results -
1st: Donny Edwards: Proceeds to Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis
2nd: Doug Church 3rd: Jim Barone 4th: Johnny Fortuno 5th: Pete Paquette
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-
Youth/Children Division (under l5 years) $25 entry fee. lst prize $250
Contacts:
Rock “N” Ray Michaels -
Maurice Corsi -
Website and application info.: www.kingsandclassics.com
Results -
1st Pro -
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: 12 (Full)
Entry deadline May 30, 2008
Entry Fee: $100 (To be returned to each contestant at completion of contest.)
Cash Prizes: 1. $1000 plus qualification for Memphis Ultimate Elvis Contest
2. $750. 3. $500
Contact: Brown Productions: 262-
Website:
http://brown-
For tickets, hotel reservations: contact Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino Shreveport at 877-
© 2007 Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
ELVIS, ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST and LOGO are trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved
Results -
1st. Charles Alan Roe proceeds to Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis
2nd. Vince King -
JULY 18-
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 -
For ETAs interested in competing:
Contact Brown Productions at 262-
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
Results -
1st -
2nd: Justin Shandor 3rd: Johnnie Rae Ruiz
JULY 19, 2008
6th Annual Tampa ELVIS® Festival/Contest
Preliminary to Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis
11:00 am -
Location of venue: University Area Community Center, 14013 N. 22nd St., Tampa, Florida
Entry Fee: $75
Entry Deadline: June 20, 2008 (June 21-
ETA’s who have registered and won another Ultimate contest prior to July 12, will have their money refunded upon request.
Cash Prizes: 1st: $1000. 2nd: $500. 3rd: $200. Plus gift prizes.
Contact phone: ELVIS® Hotline at 813-
Web site: www.geocities.com/ElvisTampaTCB
Results -
1st -
2nd: Ryan Pelton 3rd: Rick Huntress
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-
Website:
http://brown-
For tickets, hotel reservations: contact Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort at 828-
© 2007 Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
ELVIS, ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST and LOGO are trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved
Results -
Brandon Bennett -
Memphis
2nd Stephen Freeman -
JULY 24 -
Collingwood Elvis Festival 14TH Annual Tribute Artist Competition
Preliminary to “Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist” contest
Location: Collingwood Ontario -
Divisions: Professional Early Years & Concert/Vegas Years; Non-
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 -
Non-
Youth: 1ST -
(2nd & 3RD place winners also receive cash prize money in all divisions)
Contact: Rosemarie O’Brien, Festival General Manager.
EMAIL: elvis@collingwood.ca 1-
Website: www.collingwoodelvisfestival.com
Results -
David Muggeridge proceeds to Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis
PROFESSIONAL EARLY YEARS: 1 – Pete Paquette 2. Chris Ayotte 3. James Begley
PROFESSIONAL CONCERT YEARS: 1. David Muggeridge 2. Mark Anthony 3. Paul Ross
NON PROFESSIONAL EARLY YEARS: 1. James Gibb, 2. Adam Scott 3. Brent Morrey
NON PROFESSIONAL CONCERT YEARS: 1. Jon Cigan 2. Rick Duin 3. Chris Marshall
YOUTH JUNIOR: 1. Brenen Katolinsky 2. Zachary Peddie 3. Jackson Begley
YOUTH SENIOR: 1. Anthony Carbone 2. Brandon Saunders. 3. Davis Campbell
GOSPEL COMPETITION: 1. Roy LeBlanc 2. Ben Klein 3. Darrin Hagel
AUGUST 13, 2008
Elvis Contest
El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant, Dallas, Texas
7:30 pm
No entry fee, but reservation is a must
Cash prizes: 1st: $500. 2nd. $300 3rd. $200.Contact: 214-
Website: www.elranchito-
AUGUST 23-
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-
joan@memphismotion.com
Website: www.memphismotion.com (click on the ROA icon)
Results -
1st Runner Up -
2nd Runner Up -
Spirit of Music Award ~ Jimmy Burgin, Kitchener (Roy Orbison)
People's Choice Award ~ Wayne Curtis, Tully New York (Elvis)
Youth Grand Champion ~ Davis Campbell, Brantford (Elvis)
Junior Grand Champion ~ Tanner Hoffmann, Collingwood (Elvis)
SEPTEMBER 5,6,7, 2008
Days of Elvis Festival and Contest, Niagara, Ontario, Canada
Details: www.daysofelvis.com or 905-
Results -
Pro: 1st -
Non-
Youth: 1st -
SEPTEMBER 12, 13,14, 2008
King of Kitchener 3 Transylvania Club, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Categories: Vegas-
Actual amount of cash prize awarded to each winner-
Entry fee $50 Adults Youths-
Info-
Web Site-
Results -
Vegas Years: 1. Mark Anthony 2. Jon Cigan 3. Thor Bonfig
Early Years: 1. James Gibb 2. Brycen Katolinsky 3. Bruce Herron
Youth: 1. Brenan Katolinsky 2. Zachary Peddie 3. Davis Campbell
3rd Annual King of Kitchener: Mark Anthony
SEPTEMBER 26 & 27, 2008
Porthcawl Elvis Festival, Porthcawl, Wales
"Best Festival Elvis" Contest
Open Contest
No Entry Fee
Cash Prizes for Winners: Nil
Winner performs in showcase
Contact: Peter Phillips wplp@austin.rr.com
Website: www.elvies.co.uk
Results -
Best Festival Elvis: Paul Molloy (details: www.paulmolloy.co.uk)
Best Gold Lame Elvis: Kurt Turner
Best Movie Elvis: Ben Portsmouth
Best '68 Comeback Elvis: Johnny Lee Memphis
OCTOBER 3-
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-
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-
Website: http://www.followthatdreamproductions.com
Results -
Grand Champion 2008 -
2nd Place Sammy J Philadelphia PA
3rd Place Kelly Hylton Rural Valley Pa
People's Choice Matthew G. Vollbrecht
Best Vocals: Joe Ramsey
ETA Award Matthew G. Vollbrecht
Spirit of Elvis Award Rob E Smyrna,Delaware
OCTOBER 4, 2008
Bob McVay Memorial "A Memory of Elvis" tribute artist contest
Hier's Park & Fairgrounds, Evergreen Road, Huntington, Indiana
Categories: pro, non-
No entry fee
Over $1,200 in cash and prizes
Contact: Email: kroozincalendar@comcast.net or (260)622-
Website: www.kroozincalendar.com
Results -
1st: Dennis Preston of Danville, KY. 2nd: Joe Church of Fort Wayne, IN. 3rd: Scotty Zion of Anderson, IN
OCTOBER 17-
The Emerald King Contest
Preliminary to Images of the King Contest in Memphis
Elks Lodge 1646, Dublin, Georgia
Entry Fee: $60
Cash and Prizes:
1st: $1200 cash plus over $500 gifts + qualifies for Images of the King 2009
2nd: $500 cash plus over $300 gifts
3rd: $300 cash plus over $200 gifts
Contact: Chuck Johnson 478-
Website: Under Construction
OCTOBER 28 & 29, 2008
Uniquely Elvis
Hosted by Celebrate Life in Tunica
Harrah's Casino, Tunica, Mississippi
Entry Fee: $50
Cash prizes: 1st: $750; 2nd: $500; 3rd: $250
Contact: Rea Link 877-
Website: www.celebratelifeintunica.com
Results -
1st -
NOVEMBER 1, 2008 (preliminaries September 9 -
The Bundoran Elvis Festival, Ireland
All-
Preliminaries held in Dublin, Belfast, Galway and Limerick
Open Contest
Novice Division also
No Entry Fee
Cash Prizes for Winners: Nil
First Prize: Trip to Memphis
Contact: Peter Phillips wplp@austin.rr.com
Website: www.lasbundoran.com
Results -
First Place: Ciarán Houlihan
NOVEMBER 2, 2008
Canadian Flash Entertainment & LadyLuckMusic.com present the
Kitchener Peoples Choice Awards, Kitchener, ON
Invitational Competition
No Entry Fee
Cash Prizes for Winners: $500 -
Details on website: http://ladyluckmusic.com/kitchener-
Results -
1st -
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