Brunswick, GA Exit 36A: The Georgia Elvis Festival is a 3-day event celebrating the life and music of Elvis Presley through live performances of his music, and is sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, which controls the estate of Elvis Presley and operates Graceland.
The festival features two headline shows, on Friday and Saturday and is proceeded by a free opening ceremony on Thursday night, 7 – 8 pm, held in Mary Ross Park, followed by an Opening Night Party, 8 – 11 PM, at the Jameson Hotel for Elvis Karaoke, and serving “Breakfast for Dinner” free to festival attendees (ticket holders).
The Ritz Theater hosts the 3-day preliminary to the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, held in Memphis during Elvis Week each August. Annually between 30 – 40 Elvis Tribute Artists (ETAs) enter for the chance to win over $5,000 in cash and the chance to represent the Georgia Elvis Festival in the finals.
Stroll through beautiful downtown Brunswick and see all the storefront windows decorated with Elvis memorabilia. With outdoor events in Mary Ross Park and Tribute Artists performing outside in Brunswick’s signature squares throughout the weekend, the Georgia Elvis Festival is packed with entertainment.
Check the complete list of events and locations at: georgiaelvisfestival.com/schedule/
Date: March 12 – 15, 2015
Hours: varied – see link above
Tel: 888-406-5885
georgiaelvisfestival.com/