Sending a big hunka love to our fans during this difficult time

21 May 2020

The 2020 Festival was a challenging year for Parkes Elvis Festival and Australia overall, with an unprecedented bushfire season and areas of NSW declared a state of emergency, combined with extensive regions suffering from drought. Despite all odds, we had a fantastic Festival (albeit dusty!) thanks to the resilience and positive attitude of all involved.

We are now faced with an even bigger challenge in the Festival’s 29-year history with the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are optimistic and are full steam ahead with planning. The Festival will follow directives given by the Government to ensure the safety of fans, performers, volunteers, contractors, local businesses, vendors, staff and the community.

For Festival fans who are concerned with the current situation, we would like to update you with the following information;

Parkes Elvis Festival have announced that the 2021 Festival that was scheduled to take place from 6-10 January 2021 is moving to 10-14 March 2021
The final decision to proceed or cancel will be made by 28 September 2020.
Show tickets will not go on sale until we are 100% sure that the Festival is going ahead. We have delayed the ticket launch date until 16 November 2020.
We have announced that the reigning International Elvis Tribute Artist Champion, Taylor Rodriguez will headline the Feature Concert Series.
We are underway in planning an exciting line up of free entertainment on the new permanent stage that will be completed prior to the Festival.
The Lower Clarinda Street rejuvenation has been completed. The new paths, road, landscaping, street lighting and signage will welcome your blue suede shoes.
If you have purchased temporary camp sites at Pioneer Oval or McGlynn Park, a full refund will be issued if COVID-19 prevents the Festival from going ahead.
As COVID-19 is continually evolving, the Festival team will keep you updated if there are any changes in our planning for 2021.

The Festival team send our best wishes to anyone that is unwell or has been affected in any way by COVID-19.

We look forward to seeing you at Parkes Elvis Festival from 10-14 March 2021!

Parkes Elvis Festival Team