Depot Town Association, a nonprofit 501 C 3 Corporation
400 Market Place
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
734.480.3974 x 2
Website: www.mielvisfest.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THOUSANDS DESCEND ON ONE OF THE LARGEST ELVIS CONCERTS IN NORTH AMERICAN COMMEMORATING THE 31st ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSING OF THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL
WHO:
2008 Michigan Elvisfest, a charity event
WHAT:
The 9th annual Michigan Elvisfest, sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
The best professional Elvis Tribute Artists in North America will perform their unique and award winning acts paying tribute to an American icon. Also appearing: The Beatles, Tom Jones, Roy Orbinson and Buddy Holly Tribute Artists.
Join us on Friday for SALUTE TO THE TROOPS. Men and women in active duty or reserve uniforms are admitted free. Free patriotic gifts for the first 850 guests.
This unique event attracts families and fans alike. An attendance of 8,000 is expected for this popular Mid-West festival.
WHERE:
Shady Riverside Park, Depot Town, Ypsilanti, Michigan (Take I-94 10 miles West of I-275 or 5 miles East of US 23 to Exit 183, go North and follow the signs).
WHEN:
Friday, July 11, 2008, 5 PM - Midnight and Saturday, July 12, 2008, Noon to Midnight.
ACTIVITIES:
Children’s play area; face painting, clowns, magic acts, stilt walkers, kid karaoke, space walk, animal exhibits, crafts and rock climbing.
Beer tent, great tasting food, classic car show and much more.
CONTACT PERSONS:
Wanda Smith, Entertainment Chair: 734-660-1317 (Contact person for Artists interviews w/media)
Mary Decker, Director......734-277-4547
Ypsilanti CVB 734-483-4444 (media contact)
Public Relations Specialist - Tracy Briggs
734-929-5018
Contact for interview/media, etc.
tracybriggs@comcast.net
THANKYOUVERYMUCH.
ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING.
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