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Elvis Week 2010 will be August 10 - 16, 2010.
Below is a tentative schedule of events planned for the week. More details about these events and others will be announced as they are confirmed. Tickets will go on sale in early spring 2010, with a special pre-sale available for Elvis Insiders.
All information listed below is subject to change.
Tuesday, August 10
Event TBA
Wednesday, August 11
Graceland Trivia Tour
5:00 p.m. Event starts at the Graceland Ticket Office. Guests are invited to tour Graceland Mansion (no audio tour) and the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum while simultaneously answering trivia questions for which answers can be found on the Graceland tour. All participants receive a gift. Adult and junior versions of the scavenger hunt will be available. Prizes for both adult and junior versions to be announced. Tickets are $30.00 for adults and $15.00 children 7-12.
ETA Showcase
8:00 p.m. Location TBD. Elvis tribute artists will perform music from various segments of Elvis' career. Performers and more details to be released as soon as they are confirmed. Tickets are $30.
Thursday, August 12
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location tbd. Private event reserved for those who purchase a special ticket package for the 2010 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.
Fan Club Presidents' Event
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location tbd. Elvis fans are invited to celebrate the work of Elvis Presley fan clubs during this special event. In addition to celebrating and recognizing the work of fan clubs, the event will feature a program of EPE company updates and special announcements. Also, attendees to the event will enjoy a feature segment with a special guest. Official Elvis Presley Fan Club presidents will receive an invitation and registration form via mail to reserve their tickets for the event. Tickets are also available to fan club members and the general public for $12.
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal Round
7:00 p.m. Location tbd. Semifinal round of competition for the 2010 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Attendees to the show will see the best Elvis tribute artists from around the world performing and competing on stage for their chance to move onto the finals round on August 13. Two-day tickets are $139 and $69 (includes both semifinal and final round). The $139 ticket also includes front of the house seating plus access to the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet. A one-day ticket to just the semifinal round is also available for $25. Click here for more about the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.
Friday, August 13
Official Elvis Insiders 2010 Elvis Week Event
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location tbd. Elvis Insiders are invited to shake, rattle and bowl as you meet new Insiders and have fun with old friends during a special event filled with lots of great Elvis-themed fun. This special Elvis Week party is for Elvis Insiders members plus one guest. Activities will include bowling, billiards, an Elvis trivia contest and lots of fun surprises. Elvis clips and music will be playing throughout the entire facility. Special guests tba. Tickets are $49.
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Finals
7:00 p.m. Location tbd. The finals of the 2010 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. The top finalists from semifinal round on August 12 will compete for the title of Elvis Tribute Artist of 2010. Elvis Tribute Artists will receive their chance to showcase their talents and why they should be named Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2010. Two-day tickets are $139 and $69 (includes both semifinal and final round). The $139 ticket also includes front of the house seating plus access to the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet. A one-day ticket to just final round is also available for $49.
Saturday, August 14
Elvis Gospel Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Elvis Presley Car Museum, Graceland Plaza. Enjoy brunch in the Elvis Presley Car Museum while listening to Elvis Gospel music and watching Elvis videos on the drive-in theater movie screen. Tickets are $30.
Conversations on Elvis
Two sessions: 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Hear from Elvis' friends and associates as they share their stories and memories of Elvis. Tickets for each individual session are $20 or you may purchase a ticket to both sessions for $35.
Special Event TBA
8:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 15
Morning Event TBA
Candlelight Vigil
8:30 p.m. Gates of Graceland Mansion. After an opening ceremony at the gates of the Graceland Mansion property, fans are invited to walk up the driveway to Elvis’ gravesite and back down carrying a candle in quiet remembrance. Free admission. No tickets or reservations. Gates remain open until all who wish to participate in the procession have done so, which typically takes until the early morning hours of August 16, the anniversary date of Elvis’ passing. Free secured parking at the Graceland visitor center complex after 6:00 p.m.
Monday, August 16
Event TBA
Multiple Date Events
Morning and Evening Walk-ups for Meditation Garden
Daily throughout the year, there is a special period of time for free admission walk-up visits to the Meditation Garden at Graceland. Elvis Week morning walk-ups will be from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. on August 10-16. Morning walk-ups may not be available on August 16 due to Candlelight Vigil. Elvis Week evening walk-ups will be 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on August 10-14 and on August 16. Evening walk-ups will not be available on August 15 due to the Candlelight Vigil.
Elvis Week Entertainment Tent at Graceland Crossing
August 10-16. Continuous presentation of Elvis music performed live by various singers and bands, plus other activities. Children and youth karaoke also featured. Free admission.
Elvis Week Art Contest & Exhibit
August 10-16. Ticket office pavilion in Graceland Plaza. Free admission to view this exhibition of Elvis-themed artwork from amateur and professional artists from around the world. More details on how to enter coming soon.
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