Tupelo Elvis Festival Selected as Top 10 on AmericaTheBeautiful.com
This week The Tupelo Elvis Festival was notified that we were selected as a Top 10 Event in the State of Mississippi by AmericaTheBeautiful.com. President Peter Smith said, "Out of the hundreds of events that happen each year
across your state – we have selected yours as one of the TOP 10 that
represents your state very well." We are very honored to be selected. Click Here to see our listing.
Montgomery Gentry and Cowboy Mouth Tickets “On Sale”
The Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association is excited to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Tupelo Elvis Festival, which will be held June 6-9, 2013. The preparation began shortly after the 2012 festival and there is a lot to look forward to.
With a record breaking 2012 festival, Fairpark is looking forward to another successful year at the 2013 Tupelo Elvis Festival. Earlier this year, Cowboy Mouth was announced as the Friday night headliner and Montgomery Gentry as the headliner for Saturday night.
Tickets for each Fairpark concert will be on sale Friday, March 1, 2013 at 10:00AM CT. Customers can purchase tickets through our office at 108 South Broadway Street in Downtown Tupelo. They can also purchase online at www.tupeloelvisfestival.com.
2013 Elvis Festival Entertainment Announced!
15 Years of the Tupelo Elvis Festival
Entertainment Announcement and Image Unveiled
The Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association is excited to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Tupelo Elvis Festival, which will be held June 6-9, 2013. The preparation began shortly after the 2012 festival and there is a lot to look forward to.
The 2013 Elvis Presley Festival poster painted by local water colorist Brent Farrar was unveiled at Park Heights.
The Tupelo Elvis Festival is known for the Elvis Tribute Artist Competition that takes place at the Lyric Theatre in Downtown Tupelo. Contestants will compete for the title of Tupelo’s Elvis Tribute Artist. Each night former Tupelo winners will perform their tribute to the King of Rock n’ Roll. The performers include Victor Trevino, Bill Cherry, Brandon Bennett, Kevin Mills, Tyler Hunter, David Lee and Cody Slaughter.
An exciting addition to the Lyric will be “Conversations on the Ultimate with Tom Brown”. A native of Tupelo, Tom Brown will sit down with Tupelo’s Ultimates Brandon Bennett, Bill Cherry and Cody Slaughter to discuss what it’s like being the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist.
Fairpark is another well-known part of the Tupelo Elvis Festival. With a record breaking 2012 festival, Fairpark is looking forward to another successful year. With more announcements to come, the planning committee is excited to announce the Friday night headliner, Cowboy Mouth. With 15 Top 10 songs and 5 Number 1 hits, Montgomery Gentry will be the headliner for the Saturday night concert.
Tickets for the Lyric competition and concerts will be on sale Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Walk in customers can secure tickets at 9 am central at the Elvis Festival office located at 108 S. Broadway Street in Downtown Tupelo. Customers may purchase by phone, 662-841-6598, starting at 10 am central.
Please contact the Tupelo Elvis Festival office with any questions: 662-841-6598 or jessica@tupelomainstreet.com
2013 Lyric Tickets
Starting Tuesday January 15th Elvis Fans will be able to purchase ticket packages to the 2013 Elvis Festival Events at The Lyric Theater. Walk in Customers can secure tickets starting at 9 am Central at The Elvis Festival Office located at 108 S. Broadway St in Downtown Tupelo. Customers may purchase by phone 662-841-6598 starting at 10 am Central.
New Events and Complete Lineup will be announced on Tuesday January 8th as part of the Elvis Birthday Celebration.
2012 Tupelo Elvis Festival Poster Unveiled; Lineup Announced
The poster, designed by local artist Lucia Randle, features a 70s Elvis in a rhinestone-studded jumpsuit and cape striking one of his classic poses of the era on top of a starry background.
The line-up of musicians to perform during the festival features local, national and international acts such as Little Big Town, David Nail, Paul Thorn and Jordyn Mallory.
Three of the past five winners of the National Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest are also slated to perform including: Bill Cherry, Brandon Bennett and Cody Slaughter.
Tickets, available via Ticketmaster and the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association office will go on sale on January 17. The event will begin on Thursday, May 31 and end on Sunday, June 3.
Read more: djournal.com - 2012 Tupelo Elvis Festival poster unveiled Lineup announced
2012 Tupelo Elvis Festival Entertainment Announced
For the 14th
annual Tupelo Elvis Festival on May 31, June 1, 2, and 3, regional, national
and international artists will entertain the fans. This year’s entertainment
lineup includes three of the National Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champions
and renowned current musical acts that have regional and national recognition.
