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Join local Elvis Tribute Artists  for “Lunch with the King” lunch on June 21 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm.

Three (3) downtown restaurants will be holding a lunch-time show. Norm Ackland Jr will be at Mick's Irish Pub on Chatham East (11:30 am-12:30 pm).  Frank Cross will be at Villains Beastro on Pelissier, north of University  (11:30 am-12:30 pm). Then, the 2 ETAs will entertain patrons from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at Luna's Trattoria.

Swinging to the music will be 3 Poodle Skirt Ladies from the Centres for Seniors Windsor. This event is sponsored by the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Area (DWBIA).

It was all about "Elvis and Cars" on Thursday, May 17th at the media kick-off event of the 7th annual Windsor Elvis Fest.

Local Elvis Tribute Artists - Frank Cross, Norm Ackland Jr, Kevin Bezaire, James Gibb and Dwayne Bezaire - delighted the Elvis fans and guests at 2012 site - Roseland Golf and Curling Club. This year's theme: Hunka Hunka...burning love.

Swaying to the music in the background were the Centres for Seniors Windsor "poodle skirt ladies", who arrived with the ETAs in beautiful classic cars. After a few updates about the event and the entertainment, there was a  tour of this year's venue and peanut butter and banana sandwiches.

More pictures on our Facebook page.

James Gibb of Harrow took the championship and was crowned "KIng of Saginaw" at the Jan 27-28 Michigan event. Norm Ackland Jr of Windsor placed third. They wer among 3 Elvis Tribute Artists from the Windsor area (the other was Frank Cross) who competed.

This is big news in the Elvis world and local entertainment circles. James has been winning major competitions during the past 3 years. He represented Canada in the Elvis World Cup in Wales, where he placed 5th --- in the world!

He has won major titles at past Windsor Elvis Fest events, and plans to be there for his many local fans on June 22-24.

Vendors:
Displays and merchandise will be available for sale throughout the Windsor Elvis Fest. Hours may vary dependent on vendor. Vendors will be open at least 1 hour before each show.

Registraton Information:
Windsor Elvis Fest is now accepting vendor registrations for the 2012 festival venue. Due to the location - (Roseland) Golf and Curling Club - NO food vendors will be accepted. There are limited boothes for the whole weekend (Sat and Sun) and for Sunday only. See the Registration form for prices and details.
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