If you’re a fan of the King of Rock and Roll, you might be interested to know that August 10-16, 2016 has been dubbed Elvis Week at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee. This is great news for all music lovers, especially those planning to be in the Memphis area in mid-August! If you can make it to Graceland, here are a few of the special activities you can look forward to during Elvis Week:
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Elvis Tribute Contest The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest will be taking place this week, and you can enjoy the “last chance” round 1 qualifiers at the Hard Rock Cafe on Beale Street in Memphis on August 8, 9 and 10. The doors open at 6:30 and the big event starts at 7:00. You can get a seat 3-day VIP wristband and early admission from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. 3-day general admission passes are $30 and include 2016 “Last Chance” commemorative lanyard, 3-day general admission wristband, early admission at 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. $10/daily admission Monday and Tuesday, $15/Wednesday. Daily admission is not available for purchase online in advance. You’ll be able to see some of the best tribute artists in the southeast as they compete for their chance to prove themselves as the best Elvis legacy artist out there!
- Hound Dog Tour: Musical City Tour Tour departs from BB King’s Blues Club. See Elvis hits performed live in Memphis, see where he grew up, where he went to school, where he worked, and where he dreamed, as well as sites important to his early career. This special 2-hour tour also includes an optional visit inside the Presley family apartment at Lauderdale Courts.
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Karaoke and a Music Festival On Saturday, August 13, enjoy kids’ karaoke in the afternoon, where kids and teens can compete in a karaoke event.
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More Events All Week Long Each night, Graceland will be featuring special events designed for Elvis fans that you won’t want to miss! Sock Hop with DJ Argo, auction, fashion show, Elvis fan reunion. Throughout the week, there will be free entertainment at Graceland Crossing, Elvis BINGO, Elvis stable tours and several meet-and-greets with artists who knew or depict all things related to Elvis Presley.
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This is sure to be a fun event for anyone at all who is a fan of the King of Rock and Roll. If you are planning to be in the Memphis area this August, you won’t want to miss the celebration of someone so important to the history of music.
