The Illinois Elvis Festival

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⚡️ MORE CONTESTANTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2026 ULTIMATE ELVIS CONTEST! ⚡️The road to the Ultimate Elvis title continues at T...
05/27/2026

⚡️ MORE CONTESTANTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2026 ULTIMATE ELVIS CONTEST! ⚡️

The road to the Ultimate Elvis title continues at The Illinois Elvis Festival in Collinsville, Illinois on July 19th, 2026 👑🔥

Please welcome these newly announced contestants to the stage:

🎤 Sebastian Garland
🎤 Okson Wers
🎤 Maxlee James
🎤 Johnny Goss

These incredible Elvis Tribute Artists will battle it out live for a chance to move one step closer to Memphis and Elvis Week 2026!

📍 Collinsville, Illinois
📅 July 19th, 2026
🏆 Ultimate Elvis Contest
🎟 Tickets On Sale NOW!

🎤 JUDGES ANNOUNCEMENTIllinois Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest 2026We’re proud to welcome this year’s judging panel...
04/30/2026

🎤 JUDGES ANNOUNCEMENT
Illinois Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest 2026

We’re proud to welcome this year’s judging panel for the Illinois Ultimate Elvis Contest.

Jillian Cardarelli – The actress and country music sensation went to #1 on CMT with her single, “If I Could Talk to Elvis.” You can see her now in the Great American Family drama series, "Crossroad Springs."

Gina Keltner – One of Nashville’s top talent executives, this lifelong Elvis fan serves as the Associate Producer of Talent at the world famous Grand Ole Opry, working with the biggest names in music.

Charlie Mattos – Not only is Charlie a regular host for the Grand Ole Opry, he can be seen and heard every weekday morning on "Coffee, Country & Cody" on the legendary WSM Radio and Circle TV.

Scott Williams – Prior to his current role as CEO of Discovery Park of America in Union City, TN (and a bestselling author), Scott served as VP of Marketing & Public Relations for Elvis Presley Enterprises.

Ultimate Elvis CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 It’s time.The road to July 19th starts right now.We’re proud to officially begin a...
04/06/2026

Ultimate Elvis CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

It’s time.
The road to July 19th starts right now.

We’re proud to officially begin announcing the contestants competing in this year’s Ultimate Elvis Contest at the Illinois Elvis Festival. ⚡️🔥

Please welcome Contestants

⚡️Bruno Nesci
⚡️Ryan Rose
⚡️Okson Wers

Stay tuned to more contestant and judge announcements ⚡️

🚨Pass Holders Check your Email! For your add-on link to your Combo Ticket to the Two Contest Rounds on Sunday July 19th!...
02/12/2026

🚨Pass Holders Check your Email! For your add-on link to your Combo Ticket to the Two Contest Rounds on Sunday July 19th! 🚨

🎤 2026 ETA Grand Prize Package 👑🏆 What’s at stake• Custom 1st Place Championship Trophy• $2,500 Cash Prize• Runner Up: $...
01/21/2026

🎤 2026 ETA Grand Prize Package 👑

🏆 What’s at stake

• Custom 1st Place Championship Trophy
• $2,500 Cash Prize
• Runner Up: $1,000
• 3rd Place: $500

🌟 Ultimate Elvis Week Opportunity
• Represent the festival at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semi Finals and Finals during Elvis Week 2026
• Hotel accommodations provided for Elvis Week 2026 - Up to $1,000 total
Maximum of 4 nights

👔 Costume Awards from B&K Enterprises Costume Co. Inc.
• 1st Place receives $1,000 off a $2,500 purchase
• 2nd Place receives $800 off a $2,000 purchase
• 3rd Place receives $500 off a $1,500 purchase

Don’t wait!

🎶 Step on stage. Make your mark. Represent with pride.

⚡️ More info Illinoiselvisfestival.com

🎤🔥 THE ULTIMATE ELVIS CONTEST 🔥🎤NOW ACCEPTING CONTESTANTSFor the first time ever, the Illinois Elvis Festival will host ...
01/05/2026

🎤🔥 THE ULTIMATE ELVIS CONTEST 🔥🎤

NOW ACCEPTING CONTESTANTS

For the first time ever, the Illinois Elvis Festival will host an official Ultimate Elvis Contest Preliminary.

This is history in the making.
A brand new stage.
A brand new opportunity.

Step into the spotlight, perform with a live band, and compete in an Ultimate Elvis Preliminary at one of the most iconic Elvis festivals in the country.

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to take that next step in your journey, this is it.

📍 Illinois Elvis Festival
🎶 Ultimate Elvis Contest Preliminary
⚡ Contestant applications are now open
⚡️Produced By Frankland Events

Illinoiselvisfestival.com ⚡️

🔥 COMING SOON TO THE ILLINOIS ELVIS FESTIVAL 🔥The stage is set…The lights are warming up…And the hunt for the Ultimate E...
12/20/2025

🔥 COMING SOON TO THE ILLINOIS ELVIS FESTIVAL 🔥

The stage is set…
The lights are warming up…
And the hunt for the Ultimate Elvis returns.

🎙️ THE ULTIMATE ELVIS CONTEST
Part of the Illinois Elvis Festival
Featuring elite Elvis Tribute Artists from across the country competing for the ultimate title.

⚡️Registration Opens January 1st!!

📣 INFO COMING SOON!
Stay tuned for contestant details, schedules, and ticket announcements.

It’s time! All tickets are onsale! This event is a must for every Elvis fan! Top tier talent and shows! Act now! ⚡️
09/09/2025

It’s time! All tickets are onsale! This event is a must for every Elvis fan! Top tier talent and shows! Act now! ⚡️

🎟✨ THE WAIT IS OVER, ILLINOIS! ✨🎟All tickets for The Illinois Elvis Festival go ON SALE TOMORROW! 🔥Join us for an unforg...
09/08/2025

🎟✨ THE WAIT IS OVER, ILLINOIS! ✨🎟

All tickets for The Illinois Elvis Festival go ON SALE TOMORROW! 🔥

Join us for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the King with a world-class lineup of Ultimate Elvis Champions, fan favorites, and legends of the ETA world all backed by the explosive Infinit-E Band!

⭐️ Featuring:
• Dean Z
• Bill Cherry
• Shawn Klush
• Cote Deonath
• Jimmy Holmes
• Vic Trevino
• Riley Jenkins
• Alex Mitchell
• Finley Watkins
• Logan Ramey
• Jesse Aron

Plus special guests:
🎤 Jeff Lewis & Tom Brown

July 16th-18th,2026

📅 Don’t wait tickets will move fast. Secure your seats tomorrow and be part of the magic, the music, and the memories at the Illinois Elvis Festival!

👉 For tickets & info: IllinoisElvisFestival.com

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1 Gateway Drive
Collinsville, IL
62234

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+13522997149

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