Lake george tribute festival
September 24 – 27, 2026
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
ALL EVENT PASSES ON SALE DEC. 2 AT 10 AM (EST)
All events will be held in the Whispers Showroom at the Tiki Resort in Lake George, New York unless otherwise indicated.
Thursday, September 24
The box office will be open today from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Tiki (outside Whispers Showroom) for anyone who wants to purchase tickets, pickup their tickets/passes, or just stop by to say hello!
Opening Ceremony in Shepard Park
6 PM – 7:30 PM
A free outdoor concert at the brand new amphitheater at Shepard Park, lakeside in Lake George. If you haven’t been before, you may want to bring a folding chair or blanket and remember fall may be colder then June so bring a jacket or blanket. The Opening Ceremony will be hosted by Irv Cass and will include performances from the weekend’s headliners.
FREE FOR ALL! WE WELCOME THE LAKE GEORGE COMMUNITY!!!
Kick Off Party at the Adirondack Pub & Brewery
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Join Dan Barrella at the Adirondack Pub & Brewery as he hosts our annual Kick Off Party. Both headliners and competitors are welcome to come and sing to warm up their vocal cords and entertain the diners.
FREE FOR ANYONE WHO’S LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO EAT!!!
Friday, September 25
Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Round 1
10 AM – 2 PM (ending time based on the number of competitors)
The contest at the Lake George Tribute Festival is a preliminary to the Images of the King World Championship. Contestants will compete in one of three categories; professional, non-professional, and Big-Little King (youth). With Master of Ceremonies Irv Cass. See the contest page of the website for more details.
TICKETS INCLUDED IN THE ALL EVENT PASS.
Afternoon Activities to be added…
Friday Night Headline Concert
7 PM – 9 PM
Join us for tonights headline show starring…
TICKETS INCLUDED IN THE ALL EVENT PASS.
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Late Night Luau After Party
10 PM – 1 AM
Everyone’s getting lei’d tonight!!! Wear your Hawaiian best as we party into the night while having fun listening to the ETAs, dancing playing games and enjoying specially themed drink cocktails. Hosted by Dan Barrella.
TICKETS INCLUDED IN THE ALL EVENT PASS.
Saturday, September 26
Elvis Classic Car Parade
9 AM – 10 AM
A Lake George tradition as the Elvis Tribute Artist board dozens of classic cars in the Tiki parking lot and go for a leisurely drive through the Village of Lake George and back to the Tiki.
FREE FOR ALL SPECTATORS!
Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Round 2
10 AM – 2 PM (ending time based on the number of competitors)
The contest at the Lake George Tribute Festival is a preliminary to the Images of the King World Championship. Contestants will compete in one of three categories; professional, non-professional, and Big-Little King (youth). With Master of Ceremonies Irv Cass. See the contest page of the website for more details.
TICKETS INCLUDED IN THE ALL EVENT PASS.
Afternoon Activities to be added…
Saturday Night Headline Concert
7 PM – 9 PM
Join us for tonights headline show starring…
TICKETS INCLUDED IN THE ALL EVENT PASS.
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Late Night Costume Party and “The Tribute Contest”
10 PM – 1 AM
A combination of Ocean City’s Halloween Spooktacular and Memphis’ “The (Non-Elvis) Tribute Contest,” tonight we will revel in costumes while enjoying many of the ETAs (also open to guests) performing in their alter egos in an attempt to win their portion of $1,000 in cash and prizes. Details for “The Tribute Contest” coming soon. Hosted by Dan Barrella.
TICKETS INCLUDED IN THE ALL EVENT PASS.
Sunday, September 27
Festival Grand Finale including Gospel, the Contest Finals and set from Lake George’s 2019 Champion Sylvain Leduc!
Noon – 4 PM (approximate)
We’ve combined the best of Sunday into one event. We’ll start with our headliners returning to the stage for a 45 minute concert celebrating Elvis’ gospel and inspirational roots. After a short break, this will be followed by our contest finals where our top three professional and non-professional competitors and top two Big-Little King competitors will perform one final set. While the final scores are tallied, our most recent (2019) Lake George Elvis Festival Champion, Sylvain Leduc will perform, followed by the announcing the results of the contest. A lot packed into one great morning of fun. Master of Ceremonies Irv Cass.
TICKETS INCLUDED IN THE ALL EVENT PASS.
Afternoon Activities to be added…
That’s a Wrap Party!
TBD
Say goodbye to your Elvis friends and family. One last opportunity to grab a drink and enjoy live entertainment hosted by Dan Barrella!
TICKETS INCLUDED IN THE ALL EVENT PASS.