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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 …

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…

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…

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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Parkes Elvis Festival would like to update all our stakeholders on current planning for the 2021 Festival that is scheduled to take place from 6-10 January 2021. Parkes Shire Mayor, Cr Ken Keith OAM said “The health and safety of the community will come first in the decision of the 2021 Festival proceeding. However, with…

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The Festival is super excited to announce that the Central West Credit Union is continuing to support the Parkes Elvis Festival volunteer program for a further three years. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the community and the Festival would be unable to operate without them. T To our loyal supporters at the Central West Credit Union…

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We’ve just celebrated National Volunteers Week and can’t help falling in love with our volunteers and the amazing work that they do. The army of volunteers you see in the red shirts help with every part of the Festival. They are the nuts and bolts that help the Festival to run smoothly and give us…