Thursday – August 30

Noon – 5:00 PM The Box Office will be open at the Radisson Hotel outside of the Armory.

Friday – August 31

Noon Box Offices Opens at the Radisson Hotel outside of the Armory.

5:00 PM – 10:30 PM Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Preliminary Round 1 in the Armory.  Watch as twenty of the world’s best Elvis Tribute Artists (ETAs) compete for over $5,000 in prize money and the chance to represent New England at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest held during Elvis Week in Memphis.  Each ETA will perform four songs on Friday and four on Saturday.  Each day, half the group performs with tracks and half will perform with the Change of Habit tribute band.  The top ten will compete in Sunday’s finals.  Doors open at 4:00 PM.  Tickets are included in the ticket package or can be purchased for $15 at the door.

10:30 PM – 1:30 AM After Hours Party held in JD’s Tavern.  Enjoy karaoke from the fans and ETAs and get yourself a bite to eat and a bit to drink.  Admission is free and seating is limited.

Saturday – September 1

10:00 AM – 3:30 PM Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Preliminary Round 2 in the Armory.  Doors open at 9:00 AM.  Tickets are included in the ticket package or can be purchased for $15 at the door.

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Saturday’s Las Vegas-style headline show “Back to the Beginning,” starring 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist and Heart of the King Horizon Award for new Elvis Tribute Artist winner Cody Slaughter.  Cody is currently touring the USA in the traveling cast of Million Dollar Quartet but will take time out of his schedule to participate in the 2012 New England Elvis Festival.  Our Saturday night show will also feature 2011 New England Elvis Festival champion, and New England native Rick Huntress.  The Armory doors will open at 6:00 PM.  Tickets for the show are included in the ticket package or can be purchased in advance or at the door starting at $45.

10:00 PM – 1:30 AM “70s” Themed After Hours Event be held in the Salon B-C-D.  These parties have become events in themselves!  Don’t forget to pre-register to participate in contests.  Plus there will be loads of dancing and fun.  Food and drinks will be available.  Doors will not open until 10:00 PM.  Tickets are $15 in advance or at the door (seating is limited) and are NOT included in the ticket package.

Sunday – September 2

10:00 AM – Noon Elvis Gospel Music Contest in the Armory.  This event gives our ETAs a chance to perform Elvis’ most inspiring songs.  This is a separate contest and the winner will receive the Elvis Gospel Music Trophy.  Doors will open at 9:00 AM.  The event is free of charge but we do ask that you make a donation to our selected local charity.

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Preliminary Final Round in the Armory.  Doors will open as soon as the room is cleared from the Gospel Contest.   Tickets are included in the ticket package or can be purchased for $15 at the door.

7:00 PM – Midnight Wrap Party at JD’s Tavern.  This is your final opportunity to socialize with the ETAs and fans while enjoying more karaoke.  Food and drinks will once again be available.  Admission is free and seating is limited.