Elvis Week 2017 - Saturday, August 12th Schedule




Saturday, August 12

35th Annual Elvis 5K Run

8:00 AM. Run starts and finishes at gates of Graceland. Annual 5K run. After the race, enjoy a party featuring food, music and fun!

Elvis Presley Fan Club Presidents’ Event

10:00 AM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $20

Celebrate the world of Elvis Presley Fan Clubs around the world at our bi-annual fan club event. The event will feature special programming that celebrates both Elvis and his dedicated fan clubs. Special guest speakers for the event will be Elvis’ friend and hair stylist Larry Geller and legendary radio personality and author Norm Nite. Fan Club presidents will get an invite and registration form directly from EPE to attend the event.

The Auction at Graceland

12:30 PM. Guest House Theater, The Guest House at Graceland The Auction at Graceland will include artifacts from across the spectrum of collecting, including items owned by Elvis, gifted by Elvis, written by Elvis, used by Elvis and created to promote the king and his career. Each and every lot in this auction has been thoroughly researched and certified by Graceland Authenticated, the authority in Elvis and pop culture authentication.

The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley Celebration Concert

8:00 PM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $40
Enjoy a very special evening at the Graceland Soundstage to celebrate the gospel music of Elvis Presley. Hear the music that not only influenced Elvis, but that also earned him his only three Grammy Awards. Special guest performers for the evening include some who shared the stage with Elvis, plus those who have been inspired by his music: Bill Baize, Donnie Sumner, Larry Strickland and Jeff Sumner, former members of JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet; Terry Blackwood, Darrell Toney and Lynn Royce Taylor of Terry Blackwood and The Imperials; plus musician Terry Mike Jeffrey. The show will feature Elvis imagery and videos on the big screen throughout the performance.

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