Elvis Week Events for August 17th





Thursday, August 17

Conversations on Elvis: Elvis in the Movies

10:00 AM. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $25

Hear from some of those who shared the big screen with Elvis in one of his 31 feature films. Hosted by Tom Brown, confirmed guest include Marlyn Mason, Elvis’ co-star in “The Trouble with Girls;" Pat Priest, Elvis' co-star in "Easy Come, Easy Go;" "Elvis' "Girls! Girls! Girls!" co-star Laurel Goodwin; Elvis' "Wild in the Country" and "It Happened at the World's Fair" co-star Gary Lockwood; and Randy Starr, who wrote 12 songs for Elvis movies.


Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Showcase - SOLD OUT

1:00 PM. Guest House Theater, The Guest House at Graceland.

Reserved for Ultimate ETA Contest VIP ($209) ticket holders only. VIP ticket holders are invited to join a private showcase event featuring performances by 2017 semifinalists. General admission seating.


Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal Round - SOLD OUT

7:00 p.m. Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis.  $32

See more than 20 of the best Elvis tribute artists in the world perform on stage in the Semifinal Round of the 2017 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest as their compete for their chance to advance to the final round of the contest. Join ETA host Joey Sulipeck and our 2017 semifinalists as they pull out their jumpsuits and blue suede shoes for hours of music and entertainment. The top 10 Elvis tribute artists moving on to the Final Round of the competition will be announced at the end of the show and they will perform back at the Soundstage on August 19. Backing band for the semifinalists will be the EAS Band. This event is now sold out.

A Celebration of Elvis with the Elvis Presley Fan Club of Qatar


9:00 p.m. Grand Ballroom, The Guest House at Graceland.

Join the Official Elvis Presley Fan Club of Qatar for a memorable evening hosted by DJ Argo with entertainment by Terry Mike Jeffrey, Rodell McCord and others. Champagne toast for the first 100 people. No cover charge. Voluntary donations accepted for the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County at the event.

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