As the event enters its eleventh year, the Collingwood Elvis Festival once again brings unique entertainment to the stage as part of the weekend line up.

The Saturday Matinee Arena Show will recreate the famous ’68 Comeback Special using the talents of premier Elvis? tribute artists Ray Guillemette, Gino Monopoli and Ryan Pelton. Isolated from his original audience after a long sojourn on Hollywood soundstages, this concert was Elvis’? first television appearance since the 1960 Sinatra show, and one of the most significant events of his career. It is considered by many to have been the pivotal performance that led to Elvis’ eventual return to the stage and his reign as Las Vegas’ featured performer.

The performance will feature great live performances of the music from the ’68 Comeback Special television show, including a comprehensive retrospective of his early hits, a look at his influences and a hint at the direction his music would ultimately lead.

The show will be recreated by three premier tribute artists, backed by the Collingwood Elvis Festival’s renowned live band. It will also feature an exciting multimedia presentation that will examine the details surrounding this landmark broadcast and its importance to the career of the world’s greatest entertainer and King of Rock ‘n’ Roll?.

The ’68 Comeback Special Tribute will take place on Saturday, July 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Reserved tickets for the show range from just $10 to $40 per person, and group sales discounts are available.

Plans are well underway for the 2005 edition of the Collingwood Elvis Festival. Dates are July 20 to 24, and for five days it’s “all about Elvis®” in Collingwood, Ontario. You won’t want to miss any of the action; from the awesome Street Party to the great stage shows to the Tribute Artist Competition, and more. Tickets are now on sale for all events.

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