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2014 Schedule Wednesday, July 23, 2014 8:00 ELVIS DINES HERE! | SANTINI’S RISTORANTE a.m., Price subject to menu selection 11:00 Indulge in fine dining at Santini’s Ristorante while being serenaded by Elvis Tribute artists. A special menu will be offered a.m. & during the festival. Breakfast is served from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., lunch is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm, and dinner is 5:00 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call ahead and reserve your table at (705) 443-8383. Meal must be prepaid in advance to p.m. secure your space! For more information visit www.santinis.ca. 5:00 ELVIS AT THE VILLAGE | BLUE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE STAGE p.m. Kick off the celebration of our 20th Anniversary with a special performance by Grand Champion Pete Storm at Blue Mountain. Bring your Muskoka chair and enjoy this free, picturesque musical experience! Thursday, July 24, 2014 8:00 ELVIS DINES HERE! | SANTINI’S RISTORANTE a.m., Price subject to menu selection 11:00 Indulge in fine dining at Santini’s Ristorante while being serenaded by Elvis Tribute artists. A special menu will be offered a.m. & during the festival. Breakfast is served from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., lunch is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm, and dinner is 5:00 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call ahead and reserve your table at (705) 443-8383. Meal must be prepaid in advance to p.m. secure your space! For more information visit www.santinis.ca. 4:00 GRAND CHAMPIONS MEET & GREET | CRANBERRY RESORT p.m. Take part in an exciting and free photo opportunity and meet & greet with Matt Cage and James Glib. Takes place in the Cranberry Inn Lobby, 19 Keith Ave., from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 5:00 ELVIS AT THE VILLAGE | BLUE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE STAGE p.m. Come to the Village and get “all shook up” with Grand Champion Shon Carroll’s rockin’ performance. 5:00 FIRST HURRAH KARAOKE PUB CRAWL | VARIOUS VENUES p.m. Elvis Tribute Artists perform at various venues, including the EggSmart Eatery, Huron Club, Moguls and Old Towne Terrace. ETAs are encouraged to attend. 5:30 “SHADES OF ELVIS” GALA DINNER | THE BEAR ESTATE @ CRANBERRY RESORT p.m. PRESENTED BY CRANBERRY RESORT & LIVING WATER RESORT & RESIDENCES, AND THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO Tickets: $250 per person –Limited capacity of 200 This is a once in a lifetime experience! Price includes a copy of the new book by Priscilla Presley and Celebrity Photographer Christopher Ameruoso, titled “Shades of Elvis” for your collection! This incredibly beautiful book currently retails for $110 CDN and your copy will be the SPECIAL “Collingwood Commemorative Edition,” only available during our Festival. Come out to hear Priscilla Presley speak about Elvis, her career and her new book “Shades of Elvis” with co- author Christopher Ameruoso. Enjoy a scrumptious sit-down dinner, and then meet Priscilla and Christopher as they personally sign your “Shades of Elvis” book. For those who purchase tickets to Elvis Evolution, don’t worry, we will have you out in time for the show! Limited tickets left available! Formal attire required. July 23 – 27, 2014, Collingwood ON collingwoodelvisfestival.com 5:30 CRUISE THE DUB AT A&W | BALSAM STREET p.m. Elvis loved Cadillacs and so do we! There will be prizes for Best Cruiser and Speculator’s Choice. This event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and will feature live performances by ETA Sam Calleri and Youth Champion Drake Milligan. Children, bikers and pedestrians welcome. 6:00 “ROUSTABOUT” FAMILY CARNIVAL | 45 ST. PAUL ST. @ THE STATION p.m. PRESENTED BY HOMENIUK RIDES Enjoy an old-fashioned Carnival complete with rides, food concessions and games. Fun for the whole family. Ride tickets available for purchase on site. Thursday is “local” night. 9:00 “THE ELVIS EVOLUTION – THE ANNIVERSARY SHOW” | EDDIE BUSH ARENA p.m. Reserved Seating – $20 to $40 A historic look at our Festival’s 20 years of success featuring our fabulous house band the Casino Brothers and returning Grand Champions Pete Paquette & Anthony Von (Canada), Pete Storm (U.K.), Ben Klein (U.S.A.), Mark Anthony (Australia), plus Special Guest 2009 Ultimate Champion, Bill Cherry. No outside food or beverages permitted to be brought inside the Venue. Family friendly venue. Friday, July 25, 2014 8:00 ELVIS DINES HERE! | SANTINI’S RISTORANTE a.m., Price subject to menu selection 11:00 Indulge in fine dining at Santini’s Ristorante while being serenaded by Elvis Tribute artists. A special menu will be offered a.m. & during the festival. Breakfast is served from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., lunch is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm, and dinner is 5:00 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call ahead and reserve your table at (705) 443-8383. Meal must be prepaid in advance to p.m. secure your space! For more information visit www.santinis.ca. 11:00 EIGHT BY THREE: THE OFFICIAL VIP LOCATION | VENDOR’S WALK a.m. PRESENTED BY THREE OLIVES VODKA Come out and meet eight Elvis movie co-stars who worked side-by-side with Elvis himself. Also get a chance to get your photo taken with the many Festival returning Grand Champions. Put that special autograph page in your Souvenir Program to use! The schedule of appearances will be available under “Breaking News” beginning July 1st. Vendor’s Walk is located between 2nd & 3rd Street. This event takes place between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. 11:00 “ROUSTABOUT” FAMILY CARNIVAL | 45 ST. PAUL ST. @ THE STATION a.m. PRESENTED BY HOMENIUK RIDES Enjoy an old-fashioned Carnival with rides, food concessions and games. Fun for the whole family. Ride tickets available for purchase on site. 11:00 AWESOME STREET PARTY & TRIBUTE ARTIST SHOWCASE | LIVING WATER STAGE a.m. PRESENTED BY CRANBERRY RESORT & LIVING WATER RESORT & RESIDENCES Bring your lawn chair and listen to ALL our registered Elvis Tribute Artists perform with our house band. This event is outdoors without benefit of shade so please bring appropriate coverage in the event of humid or inclement weather. We respectfully ask that you please leave your pets at home for the comfort and safety of everyone. FESTIVAL GARDENS | HURONTARIO ST., NORTH SIDE OF STAGE. Gate admission Listen to great entertainment while you enjoy a nice, cold beverage! The best of both worlds. Cash bar on site. 4:00 QUALIFYING ROUND OF COMPETITION | EDDIE BUSH ARENA p.m. Tickets $5 to $15 - Reserved seating Watch ALL ETAs compete in the first round of judging. No outside food or beverages permitted. Family friendly venue. 4:00 GRAND CHAMPIONS MEET & GREET | CRANBERRY RESORT p.m. Take part in an exciting and free photo opportunity and meet & greet with Gino Monopoli and Ben Klein. Takes place in the Cranberry Inn Lobby, 19 Keith Ave., from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. July 23 – 27, 2014, Collingwood ON collingwoodelvisfestival.com 4:00 FROM MEMPHIS TO GLORY (DINNER & SHOW) | THE OLDE TOWN TERRACE p.m. Tickets $38 – General admission First dinner sitting is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Limited to 70 ticketholders. Enjoy an intimate experience that traces the humble beginnings of Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash in their Sun Studio days through to their glory as superstars. Feast on a delicious dinner while being delighted by Grand Champion Roy LeBlanc and International sensation Oliver Steinhoff returning from Germany. No outside food or beverages permitted. 4:30 INTIMATE & INTERACTIVE | THE HURON CLUB SOLD OUT! p.m. Tickets $25 – General Admission, limited to 50 ticketholders. Come out to listen to eight Elvis movie co-stars share their experiences working with Elvis, then enjoy a Q & A session and a “Meet & Mingle” opportunity for photos and autographs. Meet Cynthia Pepper, Christopher Riordan, Tanya Lemani, Anne Helm, Victoria Paige Meyerink, Chris Noel, Gary Lockwood, and Marlyn Mason. Hors d‘oeuvres will be served. Dinner menu available. No outside food or beverages permitted. 7:00 MAYOR’S CELEBRITY COCKTAIL RECEPTION | THE WILLIAM WATTS ROOM p.m. PRESENTED BY CRANBERRY RESORT & LIVING WATER RESORT & RESIDENCES, AND THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO Tickets $100 per person – General admission standing Meet the Mayor of Collingwood and enjoy hors d’oeuvres during an intimate “meet & greet” with Priscilla Presley and “Shades of Elvis” co-author Christopher Ameruoso. Sales station will be available on site to order/purchase “Shades of Elvis.” Also meet Elvis movie co-stars Gary Lockwood, Victoria Paige Meyerink, and Christopher Riordan! This is a unique experience that you won’t forget! ONLY 80 TICKETS LEFT AVAILABLE! Semi-formal or business attire is required. 7:00 ELVIS MEMORIES AT BLUE | BLUE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE STAGE p.m. The Elvis musical stylings of Grand Champion Tim E, together with ETA Bruce Andrew Stewart and Brent Morrey from Switzerland. Featuring Rudy Salerno and the Angels. 8:00 “DANCE TO THE LEGENDS” | ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION SOLD OUT! p.m. Tickets $30 per person - General admission seating Featuring tributes to Elvis by Matt Cage, Brycen Katolinsky and Jay Zanier. Also tributes to legends Frankie Valli, Tom Jones, Bobby Darin, Patsy Cline, Connie Francis, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Neil Diamond. With fantastic music by the legendary Gerie & the Koasters with special guests, the Tonettes. Prizes! No outside food or beverages permitted. Cash bar on site. Age of majority event. 8:00 FROM MEMPHIS TO GLORY (DINNER & SHOW) | THE OLDE TOWN TERRACE p.m.