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Contact the Parkes Visitor Information Centre for up to date details on all accommodation availabilities.
PO Box 532 Parkes NSW 2870
Phone: (02) 6863 8860 or
1800 624 365
Email: tourism@parkes.nsw.gov.au
Friday 8 January 2010
8.30am - 5.30pm The King's Castle
The largest collection of items formerly owned by Elvis Presley in the southern hemisphere on display in Parkes.
Venue: Moat Cottage, Pioneer Park Museum Complex, Newell Highway
Cost: $5 adults, under 12's free
Bookings essential at the Festival Information Shop
10am - 5pm Omni Instruments Art Exhibition
Venue: Coventry Room, Parkes Library
Cost: Free
11am Elvis Trivia and Smorgasbord Lunch
Enjoy Elvis trivia followed by a delicious Smorgasbord lunch. Great prizes to be won.
Venue: Railway Hotel, May Street.
Cost: $25 per person, includes a $10 donation to local charity Can Assist.
1.30pm Mufti Bowls
Venue: Parkes Bowling and Sports Club, Cecile Street.
Cost: $7. Names in by 1pm.
2pm Telling The Truth - Turning Life into Memoir with She Played Elvis
American immigrant to Australia, Shady Cosgrove, undertook a pilgrimage across America to Graceland for the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death in the hope of rediscovering her homeland. Shady will share with us the story of this journey, why she sang Elvis songs at cities and towns along the way, and then how she came to write the memoir She Played Elvis.
Venue: Parkes Library, Bogan Street
Cost: Free, afternoon tea included.
3pm Evening Tour to 'The Dish'.
Venue: Departs Cooke Park at 3pm, returning at 5.30pm.
Cost: $18.00
To book call Western Road Liners on 02 6862 1022.
9am - 5.00pm Free entertainment on the Cooke Park Main Stage
Venue: Cooke Park
Cost: Free
6pm Elvis Revival Festival Dinner and Night of Fun
Entertainment by Risky Business and guest appearance by Royden Donohue.
Venue: Starlight Lounge, Parkes Services Club.
Cost: $30 adult, $15 children.
Bookings essential - 02 6862 1966 during office hours.
6.30pm Young Elvis and Comeback Special Concert
Starring Royden Donohue 2009 Elvis Idol Winner. Courtesy bus and meals available.
Venue: Parkes Golf Club, London Rd
Cost: $15 per person
Bookings required - phone 02 6862 2044
8pm Keno Feature Concert proudly supported by ClubsNSW with Mark Andrew
1968 Comeback Special Show
Venue: Parkes Leagues Club
Cost: $40 adults. Call 02 6862 1499 to book.
From 8pm Elvis Karaoke
Venue: Parkes Hotel, Welcome Street.
Cost: Free
7pm - 9pm Tapas Wine & Dine
With Terry 'Elvis' Leonard back by popular demand. Complimentary glass of wine or beer on arrival.
Venue: Parkes International, Newell Highway
Cost: $35
02 6862 5222
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