From Wednesday 6th to Sunday 10th January 2010, the town of Parkes in Central New South Wales came alive to the sounds of hip-swivelling Elvis Impersonators.
The five day festival program featured a dazzling array of more than 120 individual events.
Highlights of the 2010 Program included the Keno Feature Concerts, the ever popular Elvis Gospel Service, an Elvis Street Parade, the crowning of Miss Priscilla 2010, the Elvis Golf Day and Dinner, the Back to the Alter Wedding Ceremony, the Elvis Poet's Breakfast and free entertainment in Cooke Park on Saturday and Sunday.
ClubsNSW and Keno were proud to sponsor the following events:
ClubsNSW Elvis Poets Breakfast;
Thursday 7th January 2010, 7.30am
Venue
Parkes Bowling and Sports Club
6 Cecile Street, Parkes
ClubsNSW Busking Competition
Buskers performed throughout the festival period in Clarinda and adjoining streets with the best three competing on the Cooke Park Main Stage for a Busk Off.
Keno Feature Concerts proudly supported by ClubsNSW;
Venue
Parkes Leagues Club
194 Clarinda Street, Parkes
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Dates
Friday 8th January – 8:00pm
1968 Comeback Special
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Saturday 9th January – 8:00pm
Elvis That's the Way it is
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Saturday 9th January – 3:00pm
Elvis That's the Way it is |
Sunday 10th January – 2:00pm
Legends Special |
Other Festival Highlights included:
Miss Priscilla Dinner
Thursday 7th January 2010, 6:00pm
Venue
Parkes Service & Citizens Club
9-17 Short Street, Parkes
Elvis Show and Dinner
Sunday 10th January 2010, 7:00pm
Venue
Parkes Golf Club,
London Road, Parkes
If you would like further information on the annual Parkes Elvis Festival, please visit www.parkeselvisfestival.com.au .
