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PERFORMERS THURSDAY, July 23 • 5pm • “FREE” Pub Crawl Host: BRIAN ROMAN
FRIDAY, July 24 • 11:30am - 5:45pm • $5 Host: BRIAN ROMANDAYLIN JAMES, JEFF BODNER, WAYNE JUNIOR, PETE IRWIN, BRUCE STEWART, GLEN AITCHISONBEST OF THE FEST TICKET $35 • 7PMBRIAN ROMAN, LANCE DOBINSON, THANE DUNN, PETE PAQUETTESTARRING: DONNY EDWARDS, ROY LEBLANC - 12 MIDNIGHT
SATURDAY, July 25 • 12 noon - 5:45pm • “FREE”Hosts: PAUL ROSS, BRIAN ROMANBRENT MORREY, MARK ANTHONY, KEVIN MURTHICK, DWAYNE BEZAIRE, THOR BONFIG, JIM BISHOPWHOLE LOTTA ELVIS TICKET $35 • 7PMBRIAN ROMAN, MARK ANTHONY, DARRIN HAGELSTARRING: DONNY EDWARDS, PAUL ROSS - 12 MIDNIGHT
SUNDAY, July 26 • 12 noon - 6pm • $18 FABULOUS MARTELS ROCK THE TERRACEBRIAN ROMAN, DWIGHT ICENHOWERTHE LAST HURRAH PARTY $87PM - JAY ZANIER, BRIAN ROMANTRIBUTE ARTISTS PERFORM
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Spend An Evening W/Elvis - Gayety TheatreKick off the Festival with two performances by some of the industry’s best Tribute Artists. $15 Reserved Seating per Show. Two great shows. See Roy LeBlanc, Lance Dobinson, Ben Klein, & Paul Ross at 7:00 pm and later see Darrin Hagel, Robin Kelly, Glenn Aitchison and Australian Champion Dean Vegas at 9:30 pm. No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside.
The First Hurrah Karaoke Pub Crawl - Various VenuesTribute Artists visit official venues and perform. Free Admission. Venues on the tour include Pizza Hut (275 First St.) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Millenium Park (1 Heritage Drive) 7 pm to 8 pm; MountainView (1 Huron Street) 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm; Olde Town Terrace (219 Hurontario St.) 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm; ending at Mogul’s Bar & Grill (32 Simcoe St.) 11:00 pm - 12:30 am. Come out and enjoy some fun with us!
R.O.X. Rockin Diner - Millennium Park On The Waterfront Enjoy a Family Themed Event Park with great entertainment, food vendors & fun for all ages. No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside the area. See live entertainment featuring Wayne Buttery at 8 p.m. $ Varies 5:00 pm - 12:30 am
Kid’s Fest - Millennium Park On The WaterfrontEnjoy a Family Themed Event Park with inflatables, entertainment, food vendors and fun for all ages. No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside the area. $ Nominal Admission at Gate. 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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July 24Kid’s Fest - Millennium Park On The WaterfrontEnjoy a Family Themed Event Park with inflatables, entertainment, food vendors and fun for all ages. No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside the area. Come listen to our Youth Elvis Tribute Artists perform from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm $ Varies. 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
R.O.X. Rockin Diner - Millennium Park On The WaterfrontEnjoy a Family Themed Event Park with great entertainment, food vendors and fun for all ages. No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside the area. Great live entertainment featuring 4:00 pm with Anthony Von, 5:00 pm with Robin Kelly and 6:30 pm with Dwight Icenhower followed by Wayne Buttery beginning at 8 pm. $ Varies 9:00 pm - 12:30 am
Midway - Ste. Marie at Ontario St.Take in the sights, the sounds and the excitement of carnival games, rides and concessions. Fun for everyone! $ Varies 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Vendor Alley - Pine & Second St. LotBrowse among our many Merchandise vendors. Find a few new treasures to add to your Elvis memorabilia collection. Also featuring a variety of food vendors offering hot and cold favorites. There is something to please every palate and collector. Limited seating is available in the Food Court area. $ Varies. 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Awesome Street Party & Tribute Artist Showcase - Hurontario St. Between Second & Third St.Tribute Artists perform for the crowd. Free Admission to all. Family Friendly Event. No Alcohol permitted. One of our most popular events. Come meet old friends or make new ones. The Social event of the weekend! Please note NEW end time of 10:00 pm. Bring lawn chairs & enjoy non-stop entertainment. $ Free. 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Presented by:
Festival Beer Gardens - Arena Parking Lot - Ste. Marie St.Tribute Artists will perform for the crowd. No Pets please. Cash Bar on-site. No food or beverages are permitted to be brought into location. Food and beverages are available for sale on site. $5.00 admission at the Gate. Admission subject to capacity. Re-entry not guaranteed. 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm - Family Friendly event with Parental Supervision. 6:00 pm – 1:00 am - Age of Majority event with Wristband policy in effect.
Gayety Theatre - 161 Hurontario St. - Elimination Round Of CompetitionFirst round of judging. All Divisions will compete. Air-conditioned soft seat theatre. Limited to 360 seats. Tickets available on our website. No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside. $8 Reserved Seating. 5:00 pm - completion.
Elvis: Reliving The Magic - Curling Club - 250 Hume St. “One Night Only!”Starring crowd favourite Stephen Kabakos in a wonderful tribute to Elvis and his music. Please note that the dance floor has been relocated to the back of the Venue! $45 Reserved Table Seating. Cash Bar on site. Age of Majority event with Wristband policy in effect. Tickets available on Festival website. No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside. 8:00 pm - 11:30pm
Best Of The Fest - Olde Town Terrace - 219 Hurontario St.Starring Donny Edwards LIVE from Las Vegas, with Special Guests Pete Paquette, Lance Dobinson and Thane Dunn as they salute the many eras of Elvis Presley. Featuring Rudy Salerno & the Angels and hosted by Brian Roman. Dinner Menu Available. Tickets available on Festival website & at Olde Town Terrace. $35 General Admission Seating. 7:00pm - 1:00 am
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July 25Rise & Shine Pancake Breakfast - Food Court On Second StreetHosted by and benefiting a local Charity. Enjoy pancakes and sausage while supporting a great cause. 7:30 am - 11:00 am
Vendor Alley - Pine St. Lot & Second St. Browse among our many Merchandise vendors. Find a few new treasures to add to your Elvis memorabilia collection. $ Varies. 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tribute Artist Classic Car Parade - Hurontario StreetRunning north from Cameron Street (at Collingwood Collegiate Institute) to First Street. See Parade Route map on Website. $ Free. 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Kid’s Fest - Millennium Park On The WaterfrontEnjoy a Family Themed Event Park with inflatables, entertainment, food vendors and fun for all ages. No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside the area. $ Nominal Admission fee at Gate. 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
R.O.X. Rockin Diner - Millennium Park On The Waterfront Enjoy a Family Themed Event Park with great entertainment, food vendors and fun for all ages. No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside the area. $ Varies. 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Midway - Ste. Marie Street at Ontario StreetTake in the sights, the sounds and the excitement of carnival games, rides and concessions. Fun for everyone! $ Varies. 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Starshine Series - Gayety Theatre- 161 Hurontario St.See your favourite Tribute Artists in a 60 minute rotating showcase for only $8.00 per person per show. Tickets are available on our website to all shows. “Great Entertainment at Great Value” Air Conditioned soft seat theatre. Family friendly event - No alcohol. No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside. Saturday Showcases include: 11:30am starring Thane Dunn & Chris Ayotte (2007); 1:00pm starring Bruce Stewart & Marcus Wells (2004); 2:30pm starring Bruce Herron & John Cigan (2008); 4:00pm starring Garyelvis Britt & Darrin Hagel (2002). Limited to 360 seats. $ 8 Reserved seating. 11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Qualifying Round Of Competition - Festival Gardens - Arena Parking Lot at Ste. Marie St.Second round of judging for all Adult divisions. Admission subject to capacity. Re-entry not guaranteed. No Pets please. No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside the area. $5.00 at gate. 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Tribute Artist Official Family VenueTour - Various Supporting VenuesVisit local bars and restaurants for live entertainment by your favourite Tribute Artists. Free Admission to all Family Venues on Saturday afternoon. Venues include Moguls Sports Bar & Grill, Royal Canadian Legion, MountainView (hosted by Collingwood Progress Club), Village at Blue Mountain, Georgian Manor Resort, the Olde Town Terrace, Cranberry Resort, Millennium Park on the Waterfront, Sirius Canadian Star Stage in Pine Street Circle & Pizza Hut (Official Youth Venue). $ Free. 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Remembering Elvis (In Canada): 4th Annual Trivia Concert - Arena - 97 Hurontario St.Presented by Sirius Satellite Radio. Win yourself a great prize for your trivia knowledge while enjoying Canadian Champion entertainers. Featuring Gino Monopoli (2003), Robin Kelly (2002), Jay Zanier (2007) and Daylin James (1997) and with your Host Stephen Kabakos. Tickets available on Festival website. No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside. $20-$40 Reserved Seating. 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Elvis Lives - Meaford Hall - 12 Nelson Street East, MeafordStarring Collingwood Grand Champion Anthony Von (1996) as he pays tribute to the life and career of Elvis Presley. Tickets available at www.meafordhall.ca. $30 per person. 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Elvis Rocks The Waterfront - Bear Estate at Cranberry Resort - Keith Ave.See two excellent Collingwood Champions, Robin Kelly & Gino Monopoli, with Geri & the Koasters as they bring all the eras of Elvis back to life at the beautiful waterfront Bear Estate. The best of both worlds! Your choice! No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside the area. Tickets available at www.thecranberryresort.com. 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. $70 per person with Dinner and Show (Dinner from 5 - 6 pm, Show 6 - 8 pm). 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm $40 per person to Dance and Show.
Clambake! - Millennium Park On The WaterfrontCome out and enjoy a gourmet feast fit for a “King”! Savour the flavour of Clams, Ribs and other great food sensations while listening to the fabulous music of “The Lincolns” with special guest appearances by Elvis Tribute Artist Champions James Gibb at 7:30 p.m. and Pete Irwin at 9:00 p.m. General Admission seating only. $75 per person including gourmet dinner. Tickets available on Festival website. 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Roy Leblanc In Concert - Village At Blue Mtn - Jozo Weider Blvd.See Champion Roy LeBlanc (2001) and the RoyL Tribute Band as they perform a variety of music hits from Elvis’ impressive repertoire. Free Admission. 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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CYNTHIA PEPPERCO-STAR “KISSIN COUSINS”In 1964 Elvis suggested Cynthia would be ideal for the role of Midge Riley in “Kissin’ Cousins”. Days after receiving a call from her agent, Cynthia was on set co-starring with Elvis Presley. She feels honoured to have had the experience of working with, & getting to know
Elvis, & will treasure those memories forever. Today, Cynthia travels internationally meeting Elvis’ fans, providing her the opportunity to share her love & adoration for someone we all love. She looks forward to meeting Elvis’ fans in Collingwood.
CHARLES STONECONCERT PROMOTERCharles Stone, a veteran concert promoter & producer started his entertainment career in the mid 60’s working with all the major entertainers of the time. He met Colonel Tom Parker
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DARLENE TOMPKINSCO-STAR “BLUE HAWAII”Chicago-born Darlene Tompkins came from a “show biz family. A beauty contest victory opened some Hollywood doors for Tompkins, who began appearing in commercials, co-starred in Beyond the Time Barrier (1960) (at age 18) & appeared
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Memory Lane Street Dance - Festival Gardens - Arena Parking Lot at Ste. Marie St.A fantastic 50’s & 60’s Rock n’ Roll show featuring Freddy Vette & The Flames back by popular demand. Admission subject to capacity. Re-entry not guaranteed. No Pets please. Age of Majority event. Cash bar on-site. No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside the area. $5.00 Gate Admission. 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Elvis: Celebrating Collingwood Memories - Eddie Bush Arena - 97 Hurontario St.Experience historic moments in music made famous by Elvis as we salute our Collingwood Champions over the past 14 years with your Host Stephen Kabakos. Featuring the following Collingwood Grand Champions David Muggeridge (2008) and Pete Paquette (2008), Ben Klein (2005), Shawn Barry (1998), Ray Guillemette Jr. (1995 & 1997), Dean Vegas (2000) & Special Guest Headliner – UETAC Memphis Champion Shawn Klush. Tickets available on Festival website. No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside. $30-$70 Reserved Seating. 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Moments To Remember - Gayety Theatre - 161 Hurontario St.Enjoy some of our finest Champions as they pay tribute to Elvis’ life and career. Starring Collingwood Grand Champions Shon Carroll (2004), David Lee (2004), and International Australian Champion Dean Vegas (2000). No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside. Tickets available on Festival website. $40 Reserved Seating. 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Elvis Lives - Meaford Hall - 12 Nelson Street East, MeafordStarring Collingwood Grand Champion Anthony Von (1996) as he pays tribute to the life & career of Elvis Presley. Tickets available at www.meafordhall.ca. $30 per person. 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Whole Lotta Elvis - Olde Town Terrace - 219 Hurontario St.Starring the electric Donny Edwards, with Special Guest Champion Darrin Hagel and Australia’s own Mark Anthony as they pay tribute to the one and only Elvis Presley and all the highlights of his illustrious career. Featuring Rudy Salerno & the Angels and hosted by Brian Roman. Dinner Menu available. Tickets available on Festival website & at Olde Town Terrace. $35 General Admission Seating. 7:00 pm - 1:00am
It’s All About Elvis - Royal Canadian Legion - Ontario St. Come out with your friends for a night of awesome entertainment with two exciting Collingwood Champions, Lance Dobinson and Chris Ayotte! Watch them celebrate all the memorable moments that made Elvis Presley the world’s greatest entertainer! General Admission Seating. Tickets available on Festival website & at the Royal Canadian Legion. $25 per person. 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Greet The Dawn Pancake Breakfast - Food Court On Second St.Hosted by and benefiting a local Charity. Enjoy pancakes and sausage while supporting a great cause. Limited seating is available on site. Nominal cost on site. 7:30 am - 11:00 am
Vendor Alley - Pine St. Lot & Second St. Browse among our many Merchandise vendors. Find a few new treasures to add to your Elvis memorabilia collection. Also featuring a variety of food vendors offering hot and cold favorites. There is something to please every palette and collector. Limited Seating is available in the Food Court area. $ Varies. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunrise Worship Service - Eddie Bush Arena - 97 Hurontario St.Non-denominational worship service. Free Admission. All welcome. Selected Tribute Artists will perform gospel selections with your Host Ron Moore. $ Freewill offering accepted. 9:00 am - 10:30am
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Youth Talent Showcase - Millennium Park On The Waterfront Come out to support the “future” stars of the entertainment industry. This showcase encourages ALL youth to become involved in the Arts. Performances do not have to be “Elvis-related”! To celebrate our 15th Anniversary we have waived the registration fee! Registration is at 9:30 am. Showcase is at 10:00 am to 11:00 am. 9:30 am - 11:00am
Kid’s Fest & R.O.X. Rockin Diner- Millennium Park On The Waterfront Enjoy a Family Themed Event Park with inflatables, entertainment, food vendors and fun for all ages. See Youth Competitors and Champions as they perform for the crowd from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $ Nominal Admission fee at Gate 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Midway - Ste Marie at Ontario St.Take in the sights, the sounds and the excitement of carnival games, rides and concessions. Fun for everyone! $ Varies. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Starshine Series - Gayety Theatre - 161 Hurontario St.See your favourite Tribute Artists in a 60 minute rotating showcase for only $8.00 per person per show. Tickets are available on our Festival website. No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside. Air Conditioned soft seat theatre. Family friendly event - No alcohol. Sunday Showcases include: 11:30 am starring James Begley & Doug McKenzie (2007); 1:00 pm starring Tim E & Glenn Aitchison (2005); 2:30 pm starring Joey Cundari & Paul Ross (2001); 4:00 pm starring Rick Duin and James Gibb (2008). $8 per person per show. Reserved seating only. 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Semi-Final Round Of Competition - Festival Gardens - Arena Parking Lot at Ste. Marie St.Third round of judging for all Adult divisions. No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside the area. Admission subject to capacity. Re-entry not guaranteed. No Pets please. Cash bar on-site. General Admission only. $5.00 Gate Admission. 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
The Martels Rock The Terrace - The Olde Town Terrace - 219 Hurontario StEnjoy tapping your toes or dancing your feet off to the fabulous 50’s & 60’s sounds of The Martels with special Guest Appearance by Brian Roman and Dwight Icenhower. See Jay Zanier at 7 p.m. Lunch/Dinner menu available. Cash bar on-site. Tickets available on Festival website or at the Olde Town Terrace. $18 per person. General Admission seating only. 12 pm - 7:00 pm Inspirational Elvis Gospel Competition - Eddie Bush Arena - 97 Hurontario St.5th annual competition featuring 17 competitors with Host 2008 Gospel Champion Roy LeBlanc. Competitors include Mark Anthony, Chris Ayotte, Garyelvis Britt, Jeff Marsh, Wayne Curtis, Rick Duin, Thane Dunn, Darrin Hagel, Doug McKenzie, James Gibb, Marcus Wells, Wayne Junior, Ben Klein, Lance Dobinson, David Muggeridge and Jay Zanier. Tickets available on Festival website. No outside food or beverages are permitted to be brought inside. $20-$40 Reserved Seating. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sirius Canada Grand Finals - Arena - 97 Hurontario St.Final round of judging where we crown the 2009 Grand Champions presented by Sirius Canada. Find out who will be the Collingwood Representative for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, TN. “This is a Sell-Out Show so don’t miss out!” Competitor with the overall highest score will become our Collingwood Representative & receive a $3,000.00 cash award presented by Sirius Canada. Tickets available on Festival website. $30-$70 Reserved Seating. 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm The Last Hurrah Wrap Up Party - The Olde Town Terrace - 219 Hurontario St.Wrap-up and farewell party includes light buffet and entertainment by various Tribute Artists. Cash bar on site. Tribute Artists performances are on a voluntary basis. $8 at door. Admission subject to capacity. 8:00 pm - 1:00 am
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Host: Garyelvis Britt ........12:00pm .......... 3:00pmHost: Wayne Junior..........3:00pm ............ 6:00pmWill Ganzon ....................... 12:00pm ............. 12:45pmBilly Cruise ......................1:00pm ............ 1:45pmRoy Leblanc .....................2:00pm ............ 2:45pmDave Robinson .................3:00pm ............ 3:45pmKevin Bezaire ...................4:00pm ............ 4:45pmWayne Zess ......................5:00pm ............ 5:45pm
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Additional Entertainment News:Saturday, July 25th – 8 pm to 11 pm “It’s All About Elvis”Starring Lance Dobinson and Chris Ayotte$25 p.p. Tickets Required
Royal Canadian Legion - Saturday
Host: David Lee ...............12:00pm .......... 3:00pmHost: Tim ‘E’ Hendry ......3:00pm ............ 6:00pmSam Calleri ......................... 12:00pm ............. 12:45pmJack Berger .......................1:00pm ............ 1:45pmPete Irwin .........................2:00pm ............ 2:45pmPete Paquette ....................3:00pm ............ 3:45pmBrad Rose .........................4:00pm ............ 4:45pmPaul Thain ........................5:00pm ............ 5:45pm
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Additional Entertainment News:Friday, July 25th – Free Admission - Starts at DuskElvis Movies Under the Stars. 7 pm - Australian Champion Dean Vegas – Village Stage Saturday, July 26th – Free Adm.– 11 am to 12 pm – Water Street Bandshell. Come listen to Tim E perform. 6 pm to 7 pm – Water Street Bandshell. Come see Jeff Bodner perform7 pm to 10 pm – Free Admission – Village StageCome out and see Champion Roy LeBlanc in ConcertSunday, July 27th – 12 Noon– Free Admission – Village Stage. Enjoy Champion Shon Carroll perform.2 pm – Free Admission – Village Stage Come out and listen to Champion Ray Guillemette
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P E R M O R M A N C E SchedulesHost: Ray Guillemette .....12:00pm .......... 3:00pmHost: Doug Mckenzie ......3:00pm ............ 6:00pmDave Collinson .................. 12:00pm ............. 12:45pmRobert Frank ....................1:00pm ............ 1:45pmRon Moore .......................2:00pm ............ 2:45pmGlenn Aitchison ...............3:00pm ............ 3:45pmGordon Baird ...................4:00pm ............ 4:45pmJohn Cigan .......................5:00pm ............ 5:45pm
Tribute Artist Start FinishGeorgian Manor Resort - Saturday
Roy Leblanc .....................8:00pm ............ 9:00pmShon Carroll .....................9:15pm ............ 10:15pmBruce Herron ....................10:30pm .......... 11:30pm
Tribute Artist Start FinishPiper’s Rest. & Tavern - Friday
Host: Anthony Carbone ......... 12:00pm ..... 3:00pmHost: James Begley ............... 3:00pm ....... 6:00pmAaron Gallant ......................... 12:00pm ..... 12:10pmBruno Nesci ........................... 12:10pm ..... 12:30pmHost: Anthony Carbone ......... 12:30pm ..... 12:50pmBrycen Katolinsky.................. 12:50pm ..... 1:10pmMatt Nardi .............................. 1:10pm ....... 1:30pmLuca Lavoie ............................ 1:30pm ....... 1:40pmHost: Anthony Carbone ......... 1:40pm ....... 2:00pmBrenen Katolinsky.................. 2:00pm ....... 2:20pmBryson Fuller ......................... 2:20pm ....... 2:40pmPia Keenan ............................. 2:40pm ....... 3:00pmHost: James Begley ............... 3:00pm ....... 3:20pmCaleb Lavoie .......................... 3:20pm ....... 3:30pmZachary Peddie ....................... 3:30pm ....... 3:50pmSpencer Bristow ..................... 3:50pm ....... 4:10pmBrandon Saunders .................. 4:10pm ....... 4:30pmHost: James Begley ............... 4:30pm ....... 4:50pmPaul Calleri ............................. 4:50pm ....... 5:10pmSteven Pelleriti ....................... 5:10pm ....... 5:30pmJackson Begley ....................... 5:30pm ....... 5:50pm
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Additional Entertainment News:Thursday, July 23rd – 6pm to 7pm - First Hurrah Pub CrawlFirst stop on the CrawlFriday, July 24th – 7:30pm James Gibb performs8:30pm Larry Tschekalin performsSaturday, July 25th – 7:30pm Glenn Aitchison performs8:30pm John Cigan performs
Pizza Hut Youth Lounge - Saturday
Host: Rick Duin ...............12:00pm .......... 3:00pmHost: Jeff Bodner .............3:00pm ............ 6:00pmBruce Herron ....................... 12:00pm ............. 12:45pmFrank Greenwood .............1:00pm ............ 1:45pmT.J. Jackson ......................2:00pm ............ 2:45pmDan Champagne ...............3:00pm ............ 3:45pmTerry Campbell ................4:00pm ............ 4:45pmRandy Skelcher ................5:00pm ............ 5:45pm
Tribute Artist Start Finish
Additional Entertainment News:Friday, July 24th – 7 pm David Muggeridge PerformsSaturday, July 25th – 5 pm to 8 pm – Elvis Rocks The WaterfrontStarring Robin Kelly & Gino Monopoli$70 p.p. Tickets Required – Dinner & Show9 pm to 11 pm – Elvis Rocks The Waterfront$40 p.p. Tickets Required – Show Only
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Host: Darrin Hagel ..........12:00pm .......... 3:00pmHost: Jeff Marsh ..............3:00pm ............ 6:00pmPaul Hunt ............................ 12:00pm ............. 12:45pmDaniel Barella ..................1:00pm ............ 1:45pmJames Gibb .......................2:00pm ............ 2:45pmFrank Dirienzo .................3:00pm ............ 3:45pmMarcus Wells ....................4:00pm ............ 4:45pmJoe Kelso ..........................5:00pm ............ 5:45pm
Tribute Artist Start Finish
Additional Entertainment News:Thurs., July 23rd – 11:30 pm to 1:30 am First Hurrah Pub Crawl. Last Stop on the Crawl Friday, July 24th – 7 pm Robin Kelly performs.9 pm $5.00 Cover Charge at Gate. Come out and see “Frankie and the Favourites”Saturday, July 25th – 7 pm Tim “E” performs 9 p.m. $5.00 Cover Charge at GateEnjoy live entertainment with “Strange Potatoes”
Mogul’s - Saturday
Host: Ben Klein ...............10:00am ........... 1:00pmHost: Dave Stewart ..........1:00pm ............ 4:00pmBruce Stewart ..................... 10:00am ............. 10:45amRobert Hajas .....................11:00am ........... 11:45amWayne Curtis ....................12:00pm .......... 12:45pmJoey Cundari ....................1:00pm ............ 1:45pmBill Gallant .......................2:00pm ............ 2:45pmLogan Schram ..................3:00pm ............ 3:45pm
Tribute Artist Start Finish
Additional Entertainment News:Thursday, July 23rd – 7 pm to 8 pm First Hurrah Pub CrawlSecond stop on the Crawl. 8 pm to 12 am Wayne ButteryFriday, July 24th – 9 am to 4 pm see Youth Tribute Artists perform4 pm see Anthony Von perform. 5 pm Robin Kelly perform6:30 pm see Dwight Icenhower. 8 pm to 12 am Wayne ButterySaturday, July 25th – 6 pm to 12 am “Clambake” $75 p.p. Tickets Required. See the Lincolns with Special Guests. 7:30 pm James Gibb. 9:00 pm Pete IrwinSunday, July 26th – 9:30 am to 11 am – Youth Talent Showcase. 11 am to 4 pm Youth Tribute Artists perform.
Millennium Park - Saturday
Host: David Muggeridge .... 12:00pm ....... 3:00pmHost: Chris Ayotte .............. 3:00pm ......... 6:00pmLarry Tschekalin ................... 12:00pm ......... 12:45pmKevin Dorion ....................... 1:00pm ......... 1:45pmRandy Walker ...................... 2:00pm ......... 2:45pmWill Thompson .................... 3:00pm ......... 3:45pmFab Giacomelli .................... 4:00pm ......... 4:45pmDanny Granger .................... 5:00pm ......... 5:45pm
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Additional Entertainment News:Thursday, July 23rd – 8 pm to 9:30 pm First Hurrah Pub Crawl. Third stop on the CrawlFriday, July 24th – 5 pm Champions Tour - $5.00 Cover Charge at Gate. Come see Elvis Festival Champions Paul Ross, John Cigan, Darrin Hagel, Shawn Barry, Anthony Von, Ben Klein, Shon Carroll, and with your Host Australia’s own Mark Anthony.Saturday, July 25th – 5 pm Champions Tour - $5.00 Cover Charge at Gate. Come out and see Pete Paquette, Marcus Wells, Jay Zanier, Doug McKenzie, Daylin James, Pete Irwin and Jeff Bodner with your Host GaryElvis Britt.
Mountain View
Host: Paul Ross ................12:00pm .......... 3:00pmHost: Brian Roman ..........3:00pm ............ 6:00pmBrent Morrey ...................... 12:00pm ............. 12:45pmMark Anthony ..................1:00pm ............ 1:45pmKevin Murthick ................2:00pm ............ 2:45pmDwayne Bezaire ...............3:00pm ............ 3:45pmThor Bonfig ......................4:00pm ............ 4:45pmJim Bishop .......................5:00pm ............ 5:45pm
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Additional Entertainment News:Thursday, July 23rd – 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm First Hurrah Pub Crawl. Fourth stop on the CrawlFriday, July 25th – 12 pm to 6 pm $5.00 Admission ChargeCome out and see Daylin James, Jeff Bodner, Wayne Junior, Pete Irwin, Bruce Stewart and Glenn Aitchison. 7 pm “Best of the Fest” - $35 p.p. Tickets Required. See live from Las Vegas Donny Edwards, with Special Guests Lance Dobinson, Thane Dunn, Pete Paquette and Host Brian Roman. 12 am – 1 am see Roy LeBlanc perform.Saturday, July 26th – 7 pm “Whole Lotta Elvis” - $35 p.m. Tickets Required. See live from Las Vegas Donny Edwards, with Special Guests Darrin Hagel and Australia’s own Mark Anthony with Host Brian Roman. 12 am – 1 am see Paul Ross perform
The Olde Town Terrace - Saturday
Marcus Wells ....................8:00pm ............ 8:45pmTribute Artist Start FinishRusty’s At Blue - Friday
Dwight Icenhower ............6:30pm ............ 7:15pmTribute Artist Start Finish
- Saturday
Tim “E” ...........................6:00pm ............ 6:45pmBen Klein .........................7:00pm ............ 7:45pm
Tribute Artist Start Finish- Sunday
Host: Doug McKenzie .....4:00pm ............ 4:20pmRobert Frank ....................4:20pm ............ 4:40pmGaryelvis Britt ..................4:40pm ............ 5:00pmFrank Dirienzo .................5:00pm ............ 5:20pmKevin Bezaire ...................5:20pm ............ 5:40pmDaylin James ....................5:40pm ............ 6:00pmHost Repl.: Jeff Marsh .....6:00pm ............ 6:20pmDanny Granger .................6:20pm ............ 6:40pmBill Gallant .......................6:40pm ............ 7:00pmGordon Baird ...................7:00pm ............ 7:20pmShon Carroll .....................7:20pm ............ 7:40pmDoug Mckenzie ................7:40pm ............ 8:00pm
Tribute Artist Start FinishHome Depot - Friday
Time Friday Time SaturdayKids Fest - Millennium Park
11-11:30am Cwd School Of Dance Mike Lorentz
11:30am-12pm Kevin Murthick John Bakker
12:00-12:30pm Dean Vegas2000 Int’l Champion
Anthony Von1996 Champion
12:30-1:00pm Roy Leblanc2001 Champion Joe Lourenco
1:00-1:30pm Cwd School Of Dance
Dean Vegas2000 Int’l Champion
1:30-2:00pm Norm Ackland Lynn Kastner
2:00-2:30pm Norm MelounJeff Bodner
(2003 Champion)
2:30-3:00pm Bruno NescI Dave Starr
3:00-3:30pm Edward ButskiDavid Stewart
(2005 Champion)
3:30-4:00pm Wayne Curtis Wayne Curtis
Time SATURDAY SUNDAY
Sirius Canadian Star Stage - Family Series - Pine Street Circle
HOST: PAUL FRACASSI ‘02/04 CHAMPION
HOST: MATTHEW LAWRENCE ‘03/07 CHAMPION
9:30 am YOUTH TALENT SHOWCASE10:00 am ANTHONY CARBONE
‘08 CHAMPION10:00 am YOUTH TALENT SHOWCASE
10:30 am LUCA LAVOIE 10:30 am YOUTH TALENT SHOWCASE11:00 am PAUL CALLERI 11:00 am BRYCEN KATOLINSKY
‘06 CHAMPION11:30 am JACKSON BEGLEY 11:30 am STEVEN PELLERITI
‘04 CHAMPION12:00 pm AARON GALLANT 12:00 pm PIA KEENAN12:30 pm BRANDON SAUNDERS 12:30 pm BRUNO NESCI1:00 pm CALEB LAVOIE 1:00 pm ZACH PEDDIE - ‘03 CHAMPION 1:30 pm PAUL FRACASSI
‘02/04 CHAMPION1:30 pm MATTHEW LAWRENCE
‘03/07 CHAMPION2:00 pm PAUL FRACASSI
‘02/04 CHAMPION2:00 pm MATTHEW LAWRENCE
‘03/07 CHAMPION2:30 pm THE KATOLINSKYS
‘05 to ‘08 CHAMPION2:30 pm BRENEN KATOLINSKY
‘05 to ‘08 CHAMPION3:00 pm MATT NARDI 3:00 pm SPENCER BRISTOW3:30 pm BRYSON FULLER 3:30 pm LUCA LAVOIE
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