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2008 Lake George ElvisŪ Festival

May 29 - June 1

NOW WITH TWO BIG SHOWS...

"ALOHA from LAKE GEORGE"

& "40 YEAR COMEBACK"

Elvis
Thursday, May 29, 2008
 

Welcome Ceremony in Shepard's Park

7:30 PM

Join us in Shepard's Park in downtown Lake George for this free welcome ceremony with performances by this year's headliners and special guests. The FREE Opening Ceremony is presented by the Village of Lake George.

FREE 


 

Opening Night at the Adirondack Pub & Brewery

9:00 PM

Join the TAs at the Adirondack Pub & Brewery for the official kick off PARTY. TAs who would like, are welcome to step up during this vocal warm up.

Cover Charge / FREE admission with your BSP 


Friday, May 30, 2008
 

ETA Showcase at the Lake George Forum

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

This year's opening round showcase moves to the Lake George Forum. See all our competing Tribute Artists perform. Each TA will perform two songs. Free admission with Blue Suede Pass.

$15 / Free with BSP 


 

ElvisŪ Memorabilia Show & Sale

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Our memorabilia show moves into the Forum this year as well. So rain or shine you're sure to find the best ElvisŪ souvenirs and gifts from today and yesterday!

Free with Admission or a BSP 


 

"40th Anniversary Comeback"

8:30 PM

Look for our new Friday night presentation "40th ANNIVERSARY COMEBACK" recognizing the 40th anniversary of Elvis' 1968 Comeback Special and celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of the Lake George Elvis Festival by bringing back last year's champion Robert Washington performing with Irv Cass, Dwight Icenhower, and Change of Habit Tribute Band.

$15-$45 


 

ElvisŪ Afterhours at the Boardwalk Restaurant

11:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Join us after Friday's show to dance and party late into the evening to the music of ElvisŪ. Participate in ElvisŪ trivia contests and meet some of our Tribute Artists. Free with your Blue Suede Pass.

Cover Charge / FREE admission with your BSP 


Saturday, May 31, 2008
 

ElvisŪ TAs and Classic Car Parade

9:00 AM

Parade featuring ElvisŪ TAs and classic cars through the Town and Village of Lake George.

FREE 


 

ETA Showcase at the Lake George Forum

9:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Also at the Lake George Forum, this second showcase features all of our competing artists performing their favorite ElvisŪ songs. A great deal of ElvisŪ all day for only $12 per person. Free with a Blue Suede Pass.

$12 / Free with BSP 


 

ElvisŪ Memorabilia Show & Sale

9:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Day two of our memorabilia sale at the Lake George Forum. Make sure to stop in today because the best items may be all gone by tomorrow!

Free with Admission or a BSP 


 

ElvisŪ Around Lake George

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Visit official venues around Lake George including the Boardwalk Restaurant, Adirondack Pub & Brewery, King Netptune's Pub, Prospect Mountain Diner, Duffy's Tavern, JT Kelly's and Shepard's Park in Lake George Village (which starts early at 11 AM) to hear our talented ETAs perform Elvis' greatest hits. Pick up a complete list of locations during the festival.

 


 

ElvisŪ Aboard the Minnie-Ha-Ha

1:30 PM

One of our official ElvisŪ Around Lake George Venues. Board the Minnie-Ha-Ha for one of its three afternoon cruises and be entertained by our competing Tribute Artists. Call 518-668-5777 ext 4 for reservations.

$10.75 / $5 off with a Blue Suede Pass 


 

ElvisŪ Aboard the Minnie-Ha-Ha

3:00 PM

One of our official ElvisŪ Around Lake George Venues. Board the Minnie-Ha-Ha for one of its three afternoon cruises and be entertained by our competing Tribute Artists. Call 518-668-5777 ext 4 for reservations.

$10.75 / $5 off with a Blue Suede Pass 


 

ElvisŪ Aboard the Minnie-Ha-Ha

4:30 PM

One of our official ElvisŪ Around Lake George Venues. Board the Minnie-Ha-Ha for one of its three afternoon cruises and be entertained by our competing Tribute Artists. Call 518-668-5777 ext 4 for reservations.

$10.75 / $5 off with a Blue Suede Pass 


 

"Aloha from Lake George"

8:30 PM

This year's big show "ALOHA from LAKE GEORGE" recreates the famous "Aloha from Hawaii" concert and stars Shawn Klush with Donny Edwards, Change of Habit Tribute Band and Ronnie Craig. Doors will open at 8:00 PM. Any guests with special needs, please identify yourself for early seating at 7:30 PM.

$25-$135 


 

ElvisŪ Afterhours at King Neptune's Pub

11:00 PM

Join us following the BIG SHOW to dance and party to the music of ElvisŪ. Listen to Tom Gilbo and the Blue Suedes and participate in ElvisŪ trivia contests and meet some of our Tribute Artists. Free admission with your Blue Suede Pass. For those of you not coming to Friday or Saturday's shows, Tom will be performing both nights at King Neptune's Pub!

Cover Charge / FREE admission with your BSP 


Sunday, June 1, 2008
 

Gospel Concert

10:00 AM

Once again we celebrate Elvis' life and music in our Sunday morning Gospel Service.

$5 Donation Requested 


 

Elvis Memorabilia Show & Sale

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The final day to get your Elvis memorabilia. Don't leave Lake George without one of this year's fantastic T-Shirts or other great memories of Elvis and your time in Lake George.

Free with Admission or a BSP 


 

ETA Competition Finals presented by the Post Star

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

At the Lake George Forum. The final round of our competition concludes with three hours of the best Tribute Artists around. Watch as our two professional finalists sing off for the honor of representing the Lake George Elvis Festival at this year's "Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest" in Memphis. Listen to some great music played by the Change of Habit Tribute Band and see this year's professional and non-professional winners crowned. Presented by the Post Star. Your Life. Your Newspaper.

$25 / Free with a BSP 


 

Festival Wrap Party on Steel Pier

7:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Presented by the Lake George Steamboat Company. Enjoy free snacks and a cash bar at the Festival's Wrap Party hosted by the Lake George Steamboat Company dockside aboard the Mohican. ETAs, bring your guitars and CDs. Fans bring your cameras. This is sure to be one of the most memorable parts of the festival!

FREE