GEORGIA FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
APRIL 3-6, 2025
Thursday, April 3
The box office will be open today from 2 PM until 5 PM at the Ritz Theatre and then we’ll give out tickets at the Blue Door at the start of the Opening Ceremony.
7 PM – Kick Off Party
Join us for entertainment by some of our contestants and headliners as we kick off the Georgia Festival! The box office will be open at the Blue Door if you need to pick up your tickets. Doors open at 7 PM.
Location: The Blue Door (1706A 2nd Street, Brunswick)
Cost: Ticket holders only!
Friday, April 4
The box office will open at 10 AM at the Ritz Theatre on Friday morning and will be open before each show with short breaks throughout the day.
11AM Images of the King Preliminary – Round 1
Watch as some of the world’s best ETAs compete for prize money. The contest is opened to two divisions, Adults and the “Big-Little King Contest.” Doors open at 10:00 AM.
Location: Ritz Theater – Brunswick, GA
Cost: Tickets $35-$85 each depending on section.*
Included in the ALL EVENT PASS.
2:30 PM Friday Matinee Concert
“Elvis: 30 #1 Hits”
Starring: Taylor Rodriguez, Robert Washington, Dan Fontaine, Jordan Poole, Dan Barrella and Maxlee James
Today’s matinee concert features the songs from the album of the same name performed by our weekends headliners.
Location: Ritz Theater – Brunswick, GA
Cost: Tickets $35-$85 each depending on section.*
Included in the ALL EVENT PASS.
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM A Night of 1000 Elvis’: Historic Downtown Brunswick’s First Friday Celebration
Thousands will be on hand as we attempt to break the world record of 895 people dressed to impersonate Elvis with the goal of getting over 1,000 people in costume! More details on the world record attempt will be available though this website shortly. Our contestants and headliners will perform on the outdoor stage all evening.
Cost: FREE
9 PM Friday Evening Concert
“Live from Las Vegas”
Featuring Gordon Hendricks’ tribute to Elvis Presley in the 1970s, Taylor Rodriguez’ tribute to Wayne Newton, Robert Washington’s tribute to James Brown, Irv Cass’ tribute to Tom Jones and Dan Barrella, hosting the show as Frank Sinatra!
Location: Ritz Theater – Brunswick, GA
Cost: Tickets $55-$105 each depending on section.*
Included in the ALL EVENT PASS.
After Hours Party
When the concert ends, join us for a late night party!
Location: Location to be announced!
Cost: Ticket holders only!
Saturday, April 5
The box office will open at 10 AM at the Ritz Theatre on Saturday morning and will be open before each show with short breaks throughout the day.
11 AM Images of the King Preliminary – Round 2
Doors open one hour prior.
Location: Ritz Theater – Brunswick, GA
Cost: Tickets $35-$85 each depending on section.*
Included in the ALL EVENT PASS.
2:30 PM Saturday Matinee Concert
“Images of the King”
A tribute to Elvis Presley starring Jordan Poole, Dan Fontaine, Robert Washington, Taylor Rodriguez and Gordon Hendricks!
Location: Ritz Theater – Brunswick, GA
Cost: Tickets $35-$85 each depending on section.*
Included in the ALL EVENT PASS.
4:30 – 6:30 PM Music in Old Town
Grab dinner and drinks in the City of Brunswick, GA and enjoy entertainment in one of Brunswick’s Signature Squares (sponsored by local businesses).
Cost: FREE
7 PM Saturday Evening Concert
“Country Roads”
Starring Gordon Hendricks, Taylor Rodriguez, Jordan Poole, Dan Fontaine, Maxlee James, Cheryl Crenshaw and Mechele Bradford
Featuring tributes to modern and legendary country featuring an exploration of Elvis country music, the music of Johnny Cash a tribute to the Judds and original country songs from Gordon Hendricks and Jordan Poole!
Location: Ritz Theater – Brunswick, GA
Cost: Tickets $55-$105 each depending on section.*
Included in the ALL EVENT PASS.
After Hours Party
When the concert ends, join us for a late night party!
Location: Location to be announced!
Cost: Ticket holders only!
Sunday, April 6
We are going to run Sunday a little differently this year and incorporate the Gospel Music event into the finals. The box office will open at 11 AM at the Ritz Theatre on Sunday morning.
Noon – Images of the King Preliminary, Final Round with a Gospel Opening and a set by last year’s champion Dan Fontaine
First up some of our headliners will perform a short set of Elvis’ gospel and inspiration music to get the day started. We’ll continue with the contest finals and conclude the day with a set from last year’s champion Dan Fontaine and the awards ceremony!
Location: Ritz Theater – Brunswick, GA
Cost: Tickets $55-$105 each depending on section.*
Included in the ALL EVENT PASS.
7 PM – Wrap Party
Listen to a little more music, grab a drink and a bite to eat as you say goodbye to your friends and the performers. Doors open at 7 PM.
Location: Location to be announced!
Cost: Ticket holders only!
In addition to these events, the festival will feature tribute festival merchandise for sale including this years festival t-shirt.
*All ticket prices include a $6 ticketing fee per ticket. Weekend passes include an $11 tickets fee.
All times and events are subject to change. Ticket prices are per person. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges are possible. The producer reserves the right to substitute similar performers if those originally scheduled are not able to perform for any reason. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.