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Elvis Aaron Presley - The King
D.O.B - January 8, 1935, Mississippi US (turning 79 in 2014).
Died - August 16, 1977 (aged 42), Tennessee US.
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2014 Festival Theme - 'Kissin Cousins' one of Elvis' hit movies in 1964.
2014 Festival Dates - January 8-12, 2014.
2015 Festival Dates - January, 7-11, 2015.
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TCB - Taking Care of Business was Elvis' motto and also the name of Elvis' band whom accompanied him from 1969 until his death in 1977.
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2014 VIP Guest - Cynthia Pepper, the actress who played alongside Elvis in the film 'Kissin' Cousins.
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2014 Keno Feature Concert Artist - Mark Andrew, acclaimed Elvis Tribute Artist.
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When it all began - The first Parkes Elvis Festival was in 1993, making 2014 the 22nd Elvis Festival.
Local couple, Bob and Anne Steel, were passionate Elvis fans who operated ‘Gracelands Restaurant’ for many years.
The Festival concept was conceived by these and other passionate community members, who saw potential for a fun event which started as a small dinner function in January to celebrate Elvis' Birthday.
The festival is held in January as it was a slow tourism time for Parkes, and because of his birthday.
200 people attended the first ever Official Parkes Elvis Festival, and it has grown dramatically since then to an expected 15,000 in 2014.
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Festival Committee - Elvis Revival Inc, Not-for-Profit organisation, President is Kim Ross.
Volunteer committee of more than 30 members who coordinate the festival each year supported by Parkes Shire Council.
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The King's Castle Elvis Exhibit - located at the Henry Parkes Centre on the Newell Highway (northern side of town) Parkes Visitor Information Centre also located here.
Collection is owned by Greg Page, famous as the former 'Yellow Wiggle', and is the largest collection of genuine Elvis artefacts in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Elvis Lennox - local resident who changed his name to 'Elvis' by Deed Poll. He is also a member of Elvis Revival Inc and has a private collection of Elvis Memorabilia in his home at 16 Wentworth Street.
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Cynthia Pepper - Cynthia will be the official guest for the 2014 Parkes Elvis Festival, with meet and greet events at the Parkes Services Club throughout the festival.
KENO Feature Concert Series at the Parkes Leagues Club - Mark Andrew is back for the sixth time as the feature artist.
Press conference with Mark and Cynthia at 4.30pm this Friday at the Parkes Leagues Club.
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Wednesday (today)
Elvis Wall of Fame - this year honouring Molly Meldrum.
Cynthia Pepper will accept the plaque on behalf of Mr Meldrum at 3pm. The event officially opens the festival.
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Thursday
Elvis Express - Depart Central Station in Sydney tomorrow at 9am.
Pre-departure entertainment at Central Station.
Stops at Orange East Fork to collect Parkes Shire Mayor Ken Keith.
Arrives in Parkes that afternoon approximately 4pm. Departs Monday morning at 8.30am.
Miss Priscilla Dinner / Competition - Parkes Services Club, 7pm. Crowning of the 2014 Miss Priscilla
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Friday
Cooke Park Main Stage and Markets - Music and entertainment. Market stalls in operation.
Time: 9am - 9pm.
Main Street Busking - Buskers performing at various points in Clarinda Street.
Parkes Library - Movie screening of 'Kissin' Cousins' at 10am AND 3pm.
Up Close with Cynthia Pepper - One-on-one chat, photos and autographs.
Parkes Services Club.
Time-10:30am - 12pm AND 2 - 3:30pm.
Parkes Library - Movie screening of 'Elvis Lives in Parkes' (documentary) at 1pm.
2014 Feature Concerts - 7.30 pm Elvis Tribute Artist Mark Andrew performing at Parkes Leagues Club.
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Saturday
Cooke Park Main Stage and Markets - Music and entertainment. Market stalls on operation.
Time: 9am - 9pm.
Northparkes Mines Street Parade - 10am Clarinda Street.
Cars of the Era Show - 11am to 4pm Short Street.
2014 Feature Concerts - 2pm Saturday Matinee and 7.30pm.
Elvis Tribute Artist Mark Andrew performing at the Parkes League Club.
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Sunday
Gospel Service - 8.30am.
Staged under the Big W Car Park.
Cooke Park Main Stage and Markets - Music and entertainment.
Market stalls in operation.
Time: 9am - 4pm.
Renewal of Wedding Vows Ceremony - 11.30am Cook Park.
2014 Feature Concerts - 2pm Matinee featuring Elvis Tribute Artist Mark Andrew.
2014 Keno Feature Concert Artist - Mark Andrew, acclaimed Elvis Tribute Artist.
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