Archive for August 2020
PARKES ELVIS FESTIVAL NEWSLETTER – AUGUST 2020
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Read MorePARKES ELVIS FESTIVAL MOVES TO MARCH
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 whilst the final decision to proceed or cancel will be made by 28 September. The Festival team continue to monitor the situation with the safety and well-being of the community,…
Read MoreLAWDY MISS CLAWDY WE ARE MOVING TO MARCH
It’s funny how time slips away and with January coming around faster than you can say ‘Speedway‘ and COVID-19 restrictions changing any day now, we just can’t help believin’ that this is happening! Always on my mind are the Festival fans who are getting all shook up saying it’s now or never, wanting to know…
Read MoreFESTIVAL ACCOMMODATION UPDATE
We would like to assure all fans who have booked a motel, pub or caravan site in Parkes, Forbes, Trundle, Tullamore or Bogan Gate that your bookings will be carried over to the new dates which are 10-14 March 2021. The final decision on the Festival proceeding will be made by 28 September. Please hold…
Read MoreGET YOUR ENGINES REVVING AND START PLANNING
Now is a great time to start planning your outfits in the theme of Elvis’ 1968 movie Speedway. Think racing cars, chequered flags, overalls, go-go dresses and all the glam of the late 60s era. It’s time to watch Speedway again and get some inspiration. Don’t stop there… find some time to make an outfit …
Read MoreTHIS IS GOING STRAIGHT TO THE POOL ROOM
The Parkes Elvis Festival team are celebrating after taking out top honours at the 2020 Local Government Week RH Dougherty Awards on August 6th. The Parkes Elvis Festival Communication Strategy was recognised for Excellence in Communication for our multifaceted communication strategy for the 2019 Festival. What does that all mean? Good question! Our marketing plan…
Read MoreMystery Train comin’ ’round the bend
Let me tell you what the PARKES ELVIS FESTIVAL means to me – I absolutely love it!!! From the moment you arrive to Sydney Central Station you are entertained on the platform by Elvis tribute artists and dancers. You can’t help but smile and get into the crazy fun of this festival. There’s so many…
Read MoreWinners are grinners
Parkes Elvis Festival, Northparkes Mines and Potts Group were on hand to donate a cash prize to the Parkes Dragon Boat Club on 29th July. Winner of the Best Float in the 2020 Northparkes Mines Street Parade, David Potts, kindly donated his $1,000 prize to the Parkes Dragon Boat Club. The Festival send a big…
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