ELVIS POETS’ BREAKFAST POEMS

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Elvis Poetry Competition. People’s Choice Winner: Michelle Lawford with her poem “Burning Love” Novice Category Winner: Phil Standen with his poem “The Day I Won the Elvis ETA Competition without entering” Open Category Winner: Hamish Ritchie with his poem “Prisoner of Love“

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CARAVAN & CAMPING SITES AVAILABLE IN APRIL

Autumn is the perfect time to book your caravanning holiday to Parkes Elvis Festival

Well’a bless my soul Autumn is will be the perfect weather for caravanning and camping in the Central West. Now is the perfect time to experience Parkes Elvis Festival. Book your caravan or camping holiday to the Festival. There are several options available in Parkes and nearby towns. PARKES – all sites are on the Festival…

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Meet 29 year volunteer, Ken McGrath

We are shining a spotlight on dedicated volunteer and Elvis fan, Cr Ken McGrath.  Ken or Kenny as he is fondly known, has volunteered for the Festival right from the very start – 29 years to be precise. Ken has been the President and Secretary Elvis Revival Inc and now manages the busking portfolio. So, when…

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KING ON THE MOUNTAIN

Parkes Elvis Festival were all shook up with excitement when with Elvis on board, Peter O’Donnell together with Peter Johnston and Garry Mennell, further enhanced the incredible Bathurst record for his racing BMW 335i. The car which is Mt Panorama’s most travelled race car came away from last weekend’s Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour with…

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