Ontario festival celebrates Elvis on his 75th birthday

On January 8th 2010, Elvis Presley, The King of Rock and Roll will be remembered by all his fans the world over on his 75th Birthday.

To commemorate this landmark event, the 2010 Collingwood Elvis Festival, which takes place in July 2010 and is located in Ontario, Canada will be more spectacular than ever before. The Collingwood Elvis Festival programme will feature more than two dozen Vegas-style shows boasting some of the best Elvis tribute artists in the industry, all competing for the title of Collingwood Elvis Festival Grand Champion. There will also be special 75th birthday tributes to the much loved performer.

Throughout his successful career, Elvis starred in 33 films, made history with his television appearances, and sold over one billion records - more than any other artist! His talent, good looks, and charisma endeared him to millions, as did the humility and human kindness he demonstrated throughout his life. Elvis died at his Memphis home, Graceland, on August 16, 1977.

In addition to a pilgrimage to Graceland, this momentous year is the perfect occasion to visit the Collingwood Elvis Festival in Ontario, Canada. The 16th Annual Collingwood Elvis Festival themed “Welcome Home Elvis” will take place on July 22 to July 25, 2010. More than 70,000 visitors converge on the beautiful town of Collingwood to pay homage to the King of Rock and Roll and enjoy four days of great food, musical entertainment and family fun. Half of the fun is in dressing the part and all Elvis’s are welcomed to this dazzling celebration - from the early jail house rock days through to the Elvis’s clad in breezy Hawaiian shirts and chunky gold jewellery.

The town of Collingwood located near beautiful Georgian Bay in Ontario welcomes an influx of Elvis enthusiasts year after year. Collingwood is located less than two hours North-West of Toronto on the banks of the scenic great lakes. Collingwood offers a combination of old time charm and history with some of the best recreation opportunities in Ontario. One of Ontario’s premier lodge style resorts, offering exceptional accommodation and recreation is less than 10km away. The Blue Mountain Resort offer a host of winter and summer activities, which include golf, hiking, tree top walking, ice skating, skiing and spa treatments.

For more information, visit ontariotravel.net/uk.