Welcome Messages

Message from

SANDRA COOPER

As Mayor for the Town of Collingwood I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Collingwood and to the award winning, internationally recognized Collingwood Elvis Festival.

It is with great pride and accomplishment that we present this spectacular four day musical celebration of the life and career of Elvis Presley. Sanctioned and licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, this event promises to deliver fun and excitement for the young and the “young at heart”.

Experience an abundance of community spirit and friendship while visiting our downtown merchants, restaurants and Elvis memorabilia vendors. Enjoy superior quality entertainment from over 100 Elvis Tribute Artists performing throughout Collingwood and area at the World’s Largest Elvis Festival. Relax and unwind while staying in one of our many accommodation providers. Hospitality at its finest and everything Elvis is right here in Collingwood!

The Collingwood Elvis Festival has become the social event of the summer and continues to grow every year so at this time I would like to express thanks to the dedicated management and staff for their continued hard work in making this event such a noteworthy success but also, as Mayor, and on behalf of our Members of Council, I would also like to thank the many sponsors, volunteers, Tribute Artists, media, area businesses and fans who support not only the Festival but the Town of Collingwood as well. You are an important component to the growth and continued success of this world class Festival.

I hope you take time to experience all the beauty and premier attractions that our region has to offer while enjoying our Annual Collingwood Elvis Festival.

We enjoy having you here and we hope you will return to visit us soon.

Yours truly,

Sandra Cooper

Mayor

Message from

WARDEN CAL PATTERSON

On behalf of the County of Simcoe and our 16 member municipalities, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all attendees and performers of the 2011 Collingwood Elvis Festival.

I would like to thank the many community volunteers and festival organizers who have worked so hard to make this event such a success.

I hope you all have a wonderful time in the beautiful Town of Collingwood and also take the opportunity to explore the many wonderful places and experiences that the County is home to. As the 4th most popular tourism destination in Ontario, the County offers wonderful beaches, resorts, restaurants and golf courses for our guests to enjoy.

I wish you all a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,

Cal Patterson

Warden, County of Simcoe

Message from

KELLIE LEITCH

As the Member of Parliament for Simcoe-Grey, it is with great pleasure that I extend warm greetings to the attendees, performers and organizers of the much-anticipated 17th Annual Collingwood Elvis Festival.

Once again, the organizers of this event have exceeded our expectations, as each festival seems better than the last. This year the streets of Collingwood will be graced with two

dozen Vegas style shows starring the industry’s best Elvis Tribute Artists, a three- day competition, youth activities, a street party, vendors, parade and much more.

It is my hope that this festival has given you a glimpse into all that this area has to offer. Aside from the wonderful people, visitors will be impressed with our area’s exceptional landscape, fresh water beaches, extensive trails, fine dining, and cultural heritage. I encourage everyone to experience the marvels of Collingwood and Simcoe-Grey!

Sincerely,

Dr. Kellie Leitch, O.Ont, MP

Simcoe-Grey

Message from

JIM WILSON

As the Member of Provincial Parliament for the riding of Simcoe-Grey, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 17th Annual Collingwood Elvis Festival.

This festival has quickly become one of Ontario’s premier summer attractions drawing thousands of people to our area. Local residents and visitors will be treated to a wide variety of Elvis-related events geared towards families, the young, and the young at heart.

I congratulate the organizers and welcome the participants to what will no doubt be another successful celebration in Collingwood. I wish you all an enjoyable weekend.

Sincerely,

Jim Wilson, MPP

Simcoe-Grey