Where is the Elvis Festival held in NSW?

Parkes
Parkes has a population of 12,000 and is located 365 kilometres west of Sydney. See Festival History for more information or check out the Festival promotional video below for a taste of what to expect!

Where is the Elvis Festival in Australia?

The 12,000 residents’ Australian town of Parkes, located in the center of New South Wales. The town holds every year the Elvis Festival. The events usually take place in the second week of January coincide with Elvis Presley’s birthday.

What date is Elvis weekend Porthcawl 2022?

23rd-25th September 2022.

How many days does the Parkes Elvis Festival last for?

five
The 2022 Festival will be held from 20-24 April, and will return to January in 2023. Now in its 29th year, the Festival continues to grow with more than 200 events across five fabulous, fun-filled days.

When was the first Elvis Festival in Parkes?

January 8, 1993Parkes Elvis Festival / First event date

Why does Parkes hold the Elvis Festival?

Parkes needed a reason to stay in town and party. So it was decided, the first Elvis party would be held in January on the nearest weekend to Elvis’ birthday (8 January).

Why is Parkes Elvis?

The Parkes Shire Tourism Manager (Michael Greenwood OAM) at that time called a public meeting at the cinema in the Services Club – The Parkes Elvis Revival was born. From this small group of people, the first Elvis Festival dream came to life. Anne set about planning the first Elvis-themed menu and feature event.

Is the Elvis festival going ahead 2021?

Porthcawl Elvis Festival organiser Peter Phillips has confirmed the 2021 event will go ahead following the easing of coronavirus restrictions in Wales. The event will, as always, take place in Porthcawl between September 24 and 26.

Is the Elvis Festival in Porthcawl Cancelled?

Fans of The King donned their blue suede shoes to take part in a run to mark the start of Porthcawl Elvis Festival. The annual two-day event which features gigs and other events in tribute to Elvis Presley was cancelled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Who is Taylor Rodriguez?

In 2017 he was named One of the Top 5 Elvis Tribute Artist in the world. In June of 2019, he was crowned the 2019 Tupelo Elvis Festival Champion. Recently, Taylor Rodriguez was named The 2019 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion by Elvis Presley Enterprises(EPE).

Who founded Parkes?

Origin of Name The settlement that grew up around the local goldmines was known simply as Bushmans (after a man named Mr Bush who owned one of the mines) but in 1873 Henry Parkes, the premier of the colony of New South Wales, visited the goldfields and shortly afterwards the town took his name.

What is the Parkes Elvis Festival?

The Parkes Elvis Festival is held every year in the second week in January, coinciding with Elvis Presley’s birthday.

When is the Parkes Elvis Festival 2022?

The Parkes Elvis Festival is normally held every year in the second week in January, coinciding with Elvis Presley’s birthday. The 2022 Festival will be held from 20-24 April, and will return to January in 2023. Now in its 29th year, the Festival continues to grow with more than 200 events across five fabulous, fun-filled days.

How many Elvis festivals are there every year?

The town holds every year the Elvis Festival. The events usually take place in the second week of January coincide with Elvis Presley’s birthday. The events that start on Wednesday and end on Sunday suggest more than 120 various shows and concerts alongside with cultural events that Elvis’ legacy is the main motive.

When is the Elvis Festival 2020 Australia?

Australia’s award winning Elvis Festival: 8th – 12th January 2020. The Parkes Elvis Festival is held every year in the second week in January, coinciding with Elvis Presley’s birthday. Now in its 28th year, the Festival continues to grow – with more than 200 events across five fabulous, fun-filled days.