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35th Annual Elvis Presley Charity Festval

35th Annual Elvis Presley Charity Festival

Special Parking for Classic Cars

 

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We have a limited amount of seating so please buy your tickets now as we believe this will be a sellout. Seating is first come first serve so the earliest you purchase your tickets the better the seat and you will not want to miss this unbelievable show!

  Our 35th Annual Elvis Presley Continentals Charity Festival is being held at the Ramada Gateway Resort, 7470 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee Fl. 34747 which is located three (3) miles west of Old Town on the left. Our Festival begins on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 6:00 pm to Sunday, March 9, 2014 ending at 4:00 pm with our Closing Ceremony at 3:00 p.m.

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Friday night is our Award Ceremony starting at 6:00 p.m. with Open Mike starting at 8:00 pm. Our talented Elvis Tribute Artists from all over the world and others perform during Open Mike. Our DJ Jeremy Ewbank will be playing music  and  hosting. We will be have dancing with the Stars! (Pay $5.00 or more if you like to dance with any willing Tribute Artist or Guest). Tickets for Friday night are $15.00.

On Saturday and Sunday doors will open at 10:00 a.m.; price is $5.00 for one day or $8.00 for both days these can purchased online or at the door. Please purchase Elvis memorabilia sold by our many vendors. There will also be auctions and contest drawings. Elvis' music will be playing throughout the day and we will have Elvis tribute artists singing every half hour. Doors will open 10:00 am on Saturday and Sunday. $5.00 for one day or $8.00 for both days.

Come Meet and Greet with our Special Guests. This year they include: Marian Cocke who was Elvis' nurse and the Godmother of our club; Ron Strauss who was Elvis' Co-pilot on the Lisa Marie. Ron Strauss will also be bringing his 1977 Corvette that was used in his funeral procession and maybe you might get a chance to ride in the car and Michael Dante who was Elvis' Co-star in "Kid Galahad". Michael had the "honor" of being knocked out by Elvis!! so come hear his stories about the set of Kid Galahad and performing opposite Elvis Presley!!

On Saturday night we have our dinner and show, enjoy a mouth watering dinner and see a fantastic Elvis show at the same time we also will have an auction and a 50/50 Raffle. The first show will be Elvis goes Hollywood. Starring Billy T Elvis Reddish,Eric Erickson and Mike Rocca singing songs from Elvis' Movies. Our Finale Show is Elvis in Concert starring Joel Harris and the EPC Showband. This is Joel Harris' first public appearence in a long time due to a leg injury. He's back more dynamic then ever . You don,t want to miss this show. These guys are among the top Elvis Tribute Artists in the world. 

 

On Sunday March 9th we are having our  "Sing Off".  Elvis Tribute Artists from around the globe will be competing for a chance to be in our 36th Annual Festival also we have a Elvis Gospel hour from10am-11am. .

Our guests will be the judges and will pick their favorite Elvis Tribute Artist to star in the 2015 Festival.

Proceeds will be donated to benefit  Severely Disabled Children,Childrens Research Hospitals and Trauma Centers

Why not make a whole weekend of it, bring your family and your Show Car. Rooms are available at the Ramada Gateway, for information on rooms call (407) 396-4400 . Mention you are with the Elvis event for special rates. For more information on our Festival and Car Show call Dennis or Nancy at 407-962-0263 you may also E-mail us at defalconan2den1@aol.com Website-www.epcontinentals.com .All portions of this event are subject to change. No refunds.

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