PARKES ALL SHOOK UP FOR ELVIS FESTIVAL EVENT

One of the world’s largest Elvis tribute events, the Parkes Elvis Festival, has secured funding from the NSW Government, through Destination NSW, for the next three years. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres announced the funding this week at the 2016 Parkes Elvis Festival Program launch at Hotel Gracelands in Parkes.

“Beginning as a small gathering of fans of The King in 1993, the Festival has grown to become one of the world’s largest Elvis Presley tribute events and earlier this year, was officially endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.,” Mr Ayres said.

“This is one of the most popular and unique events to regional NSW with this year’s Parkes Elvis Festival attracting more than 11,000 overnight visitors who contributed over $8.6 million to the local visitor economy.”

Member for Orange Andrew Gee said the Parkes Elvis Festival is an event that locals and vistors just love.

“The music, costumes and entertainment combined with country hospitality ensures this is one of the most fun events you’ll ever go to,” Mr Gee said.

“This festival is a testament to the community spirit of Parkes and I invite everyone to visit in January and join in the celebrations.”

The Parkes Elvis Festival will be held from January 6-10, 2016.

For more information visit visitnsw.com/events/parkes-elvis-festival