OCEAN CITY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 20-23, 2022
Each day come to Horizons Ocean Front Restaurant at the hotel for meals. Quick buffet menus have been planned for Friday and Saturday night so you can have a great meal and still make it in time for the shows. Reservations are recommended!
Thursday, October 20
7 PM – “Images of the King” Concert
Enjoy the very best of Elvis’ jumpsuit era with performances by last year’s Ocean City champion Jimmy Holmes and Images of the King World Champions Michael Chambliss and Dwight Icenhower. With a special appearance by Rachel Knight as Ann Margret. Backed by the EAS band!
Location: Crystal Ballroom
Cost: Starting at $39 each (included in the ticket package)
10:00 PM – After Hours Event to follow the Concert
A fun casual night of Karaoke hosted by Dashing Dan Barrella.
Location: Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant
Please note Horizons is 21+ after 11 PM daily.
Cost: Ticket holders only
Friday, October 21
11 AM – 4:30 PM Images of the King Preliminary, Round 1
Watch as twenty of the world’s best ETAs compete for prize money. Each day, half the group performs with tracks and half will perform with the EAS band. The top ten will compete in Sunday’s finals. Doors open at 11:00 AM.
Location: Crystal Ballroom
Cost: Starting at $29 each (included in the ticket package)
7:00 PM – “Two Kings and a Queen” Concert
Enjoy tributes to the King of Rock and Roll, and the King and Queen of Pop as Images of the King World Champion Michael Chambliss join Michale Knight and Rachel Knight on stage and enjoy music from Elvis, Madonna and Michael Jackson. Plus Ms. Samantha Chambliss’ Marilyn Monroe will make a visit to the stage too!!! Backed by the EAS band!
Location: Crystal Ballroom
Cost: Starting at $39 each (included in the ticket package)
10:00 PM – The Great ETA Auction Returns!
Following Friday’s concert will be the return of The Great ETA Auction. Bring some $$ to bid on songs, dances, merchandise and more all provided by your favorite ETAs. All proceeds go to the Saint Jude Children’s hospital in Memphis! Cash and cards accepted.
Location: Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant
Please note Horizons is 21+ after 11 PM daily.
Cost: Ticket holders only
Saturday, October 22
11 AM – 4:30 PM Images of the King Preliminary, Round 2
Doors open at 9:00 AM.
Location: Crystal Ballroom
Cost: Starting at $29 each (included in the ticket package)
7:00 PM – “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On!” Concert
This will be the show to dance too! With tributes to Little Richard by Garry Moore, George Michael by Michael Knight, Tom Jones by Irv Cass and Elvis by Dwight Icenhower, this show will be packed with all the music you can shake a leg at!!! Backed by the EAS Band.
Location: Crystal Ballroom
Cost: Starting at $39 each (included in the ticket package)
10:00 PM – “Spooktacular” Halloween Costume Ball
These parties have become events in themselves! Don’t forget to pre-register to participate in contests (more information posted soon). Plus there will be loads of dancing and fun and more music! Food and drinks will be available. Doors will not open until 10:00 PM.
Location: Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant
Please note Horizons is 21+ after 11 PM daily.
Cost: The party is free to those staying at the hotel, others $20 each.
Sunday, October 23
We are going to run Sunday a little differently this year and incorporate the Gospel Music event into the finals.
Noon – Images of the King Preliminary, Final Round with a Gospel Opening and a short set by last year’s champion Jimmy Holmes!
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 Jimmy Holmes and the awards ceremony! Backed by the EAS band!
Doors will open at 11.
Location: Crystal Ballroom
Cost: $39 each (included in the ticket package)
7:00 PM – Wrap Party
Join Dan Barrella and the rest of our ETAs for our annual wrap party. Sing, dance and enjoy the night. Food and drinks will once again be available.
Location: Horizons Oceanfront Restaurant
Cost: FREE
In addition to these events, the festival will feature a collectibles sale showcasing merchandise from official festival t-shirts to key chains, CDs and DVDs and more.
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.