There's a whole lot of shakin' goin' on, starting this Friday, Friday, June 2:

10 AM – 5 PM

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Round 1

Watch as over fifty Elvis Tribute Artists (ETAs) compete for $10,000 in prize money and the chance to represent Lake George at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest held during Elvis Week in Memphis. Competitors will compete in one of five divisions: Professional Early-Years, Professional 70’s, Non-Professional Early-Years, Non-Professional 70’s, and Youth. Each ETA will perform on Friday and four on Saturday. Each day, half the group performs with tracks and half will perform with the Change of Habit tribute band. The top five from each division (only top 3 Youth) will compete in Sunday’s finals. Doors open at 9:00 AM.

Location: Lake George Forum

Cost: $25 (included in the TICKET PASS)

1 PM – 2:30 PM

Elvis aboard the Adirondac Lake Cruise

All aboard the Adirondack for a cruise around Lake George. Enjoy Elvis entertainment and while you get a new perspective of this beautiful lake. Call (518) 668 – 4644 to buy your tickets in advance. Dwight Icenhower and Ted Torres will appear.

Location: Departs from Shoreline Restaurant

Cost: Call (TICKET PASS holders get $5 off)

8 PM

10 Years of Ultimate Elvises Part 2

Celebrate ten years of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists with tonights concert starring Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists Shawn Klush and Justin Shandor with last year’s Lake George Elvis Festival Grand Champion Tim E Hendry and past champion Robert Washington*. Doors open at 7 PM.

Location: Lake George Forum

Cost: Tickets start at $60 (included in a TICKET PASS)

11 PM

After Hours Party at the Boardwalk Restaurant

After each night’s concert we host an after party at a local bar or restaurant. It’s an opportunity to grab a bite to eat, a bit to drink and enjoy Elvis entertainment late into the evening.

Location: Boardwalk Restaurant

Cost: FREE with a TICKET PASS

Saturday, June 3

9 AM

Elvis Classic Car Parade

Our local classic car club joins us on Saturday morning and takes the ETAs on a parade from the Lake George High School, through town to the Lake George Forum. It’s great fun with music provided by our sponsor, WCKM.

Location: LG High School to the Lake George Forum

Cost: FREE

10 AM – 5 PM

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Round 2

Location: Lake George Forum

Cost: $25 (included in the TICKET PASS)

Noon

Elvis Around Town

Tavel around the village of Lake George and visit local bars and restaurants, get some lunch or a few drinks and enjoy music provided by the Elvis Tribute Artists! Click here for the details.

Location: Various

Cost: FREE

1:30 PM, 3 PM & 4:30 PM (three separate cruises)

Elvis Aboard the Minne-Ha-Ha Cruises

The Minne sails three times today with Elvis’ Aboard. Robert Washington will appear on the 1:30 cruise, Bruce Stewart on the 3 PM cruise, and Tim Hendry on the 4:30 cruise. Call the Lake George Steamboat Company at 518-668-5777 to make your reservations.

Location: Departs from the Lake George Steamboat Company Dock

Cost: Call (TICKET PASS holders get $5 off)

4 PM – 8 PM

Dinner at the Shoreline Restaurant

The Elvis entertainers around town all day, hang out at the Shoreline Restaurant for an extra two hours to entertain during the dinner hour. Performers to be announced. We recommend calling the Shoreline at (518) 668 – 4644 to make a reservation.

Location: Shoreline Restaurant

Cost: Entertainment including in the price of your meals

8 PM

10 Years of Ultimate Elvises Part 3

Celebrate ten years of Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists with tonights concert starring Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists Ben Portsmouth, Dean Z, David Lee and Dwight Icenhower*. Doors open at 7 PM.

Location: Lake George Forum

Cost: Tickets start at $60 (included in a TICKET PASS)

11 PM

After Hours Party at King Neptune’s Pub

After each night’s concert we host an after party at a local bar or restaurant. It’s an opportunity to grab a bite to eat, a bit to drink and enjoy Elvis entertainment late into the evening.

Location: King Neptune’s Pub

Cost: FREE with a TICKET PASS

Sunday, June 4

10:30 AM – Noon

Elvis Music Gospel Celebration

We have some of the biggest voices in the ETA world coming and we’re excited to celebrate the gospel roots of Elvis with Dwight Icenhower, David Lee and Robert Washington in this very special Sunday morning concert. Doors open at 9:30 AM.

Location: Lake George Forum

Cost: We will be collecting for St. Jude’s

1:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Round Finals

Competitors will compete in one of five divisions: Professional Early-Years, Professional 70’s, Non-Professional Early-Years, Non-Professional 70’s, and Youth. The top five from each division (only top 3 Youth) will compete in Sunday’s finals backed by the Change of Habit. All twenty three finalist will go home with a share of over $10,000 in prize money and our Grand Champion will go on to represent Lake George at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis. The room will be cleared between the Gospel event and the finals. Doors will open as soon as the room is re-set.

Location: Lake George Forum

Cost: $25 (included in the TICKET PASS)

8 PM

Festival Wrap Party at King Neptune’s Pub

Say goodbye to your Elvis friends and family and celebrate this year’s champion. One last opportunity to grab a bite to eat, a bit to drink and enjoy Elvis entertainment.

Location: King Neptune’s Pub

Cost: FREE with a TICKET PASS

In addition to these events, the Elvis Festival will feature an Elvis Collectibles Sale showcasing Elvis merchandise from official festival t-shirts to key chains, CDs and DVDs, collectibles and more.