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‘VEGAS ELVIS FEST’ Brings The King to Alexis Park Resort

Sin City’s officially licensed/endorsed tribute artist contest will seek a new World Champion…

Get ready for the summer of Elvis Presley. VEGAS ELVIS FEST arrives at Alexis Park Resort on June 13th. A three-day competition to seek a world-champion Elvis tribute artist, VEGAS ELVIS FEST will be packed with festivities, music, dancing, and fun. Master of Ceremonies Ronnie Craig will keep things moving along. Graceland’s official John Crenshaw Band has been brought in to supply a live rock and roll soundtrack.

The best Elvis Tribute Artists from around the world will embark on a journey to compete for a chance to represent the Vegas Elvis Fest in Memphis Tennessee during Elvis Week in the Semi-Finals of Graceland’s official search for the #1 ETA in the World.

VEGAS ELVIS FEST is presented by Kurt Brown and his Brown Productions LLC. You might recognize Brown’s name from the long-running hit ALL SHOOK UP, which plays nightly at Modern Showrooms at Alexis Park. Now in its tenth year. ALL SHOOK UP boasts a special Traveler’s Choice award from TripAdvisor. In 2023, it ranked among the top ten percent of all attractions worldwide by readers.

Kurt Brown may be the most prolific producer of Elvis tribute competitions around. As of this writing, he has forty-five successful events under his belt. He’s also involved in a bevy of tribute productions like VEGAS McGRAW, TRIBUTE TO TINA starring Cookie Watkins, GEORGE MICHAEL REBORN, PURPLE REIGN, and SPICE WANNABE.

Nine professional headliners and nearly thirty competitors are scheduled to appear at the VEGAS ELVIS FEST. Seven events will be spread throughout the weekend, beginning with a 7 pm red carpet processional on opening night. It all culminates in a 10 pm performance of SIN CITY “ELVIS-STYLE” (starring Victor Trevino Jr.) on the 15th. In between there are parties, productions, and several levels of competition.

If you’d like to compete in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist contest, there still may be time to register. Follow this link to apply, and give it your best shot! There is a variety of ticketing packages for attendees to select from. You can browse them by heading here.

As mentioned above, the host hotel is ALEXIS PARK RESORT. Conveniently located near Harry Reid International Airport at 375 E. Harmon Avenue, the resort offers free parking, two pools, a restaurant, a full-service lounge, two showrooms, event spaces, and hundreds of suites. Those who purchase ticketing packages are eligible for discounted hotel rates. Get details here.

Over at Westgate Las Vegas, a limited-run production entitled THE KING COMES HOME opens on June 18th. It stars professional Elvis tribute artist Daniel Durston, known to millions through his appearance on television’s BIG BROTHER series.

Elvis Presley still reigns supreme as the King of Rock’n’Roll and Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino proudly presents, with DDM Productions, “The King Comes Home” This is a one-of-a-kind music tribute featuring Elvis’ hits from his early recordings, his movies, his legendary 1968 television special, and his sold-out 7-year run at the International Hotel and Las Vegas Hilton.

Westgate Las Vegas honors its Elvis Presley history every day. The lobby is home to a stunning statue, and MY BROTHER ELVIS is a regular interactive tour/lecture we told you about here. To learn more about ticketing and dates for THE KING COMES HOME, visit here. The show is currently scheduled to run through August 5th, 2024.

Photo courtesy of Westgate Las Vegas via Facebook

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