Elvis Lives! ...on in Collingwood, Ontario - Elvis Festival July 2010!!

Elvis lives on in the hearts, minds and souls of thousands, if not millions of fans worldwide. He's such a huge freakin' musical icon that Collingwood, Ontario in cottage country celebrates him annually with one of the worlds largest Elvis festivals!!

16th Annual Collingwood Elvis Festival

Begins on Thursday July 22 continues until Sunday, July 25th, 2010 

All day long and how far into the night, depends on you ;)

This year's Elvis Festival will feature an amazing array of Elvis impersonators to entertain the masses of Elvis wanna be's dancing and singing away in the streets, otherwise known as the audience! It's a great party in downtown Collingwood's huge outdoor venue with over 50 activities and concerts being performed throughout this pretty little city on Georgian Bay. So, grab your blue suede sandals and come on out!!

Apparently, there will be more than '232.5 hours of entertainment' for all ages (yes kids, there is a midway full of rides!) and for those lovers of fair food, mmm loadem' up and open wide! Plus Vegas style entertainment, Tribute Artist competitions, pub crawls, dances, vendors (shopping is a thumbs up), collectibles and classic cars to continue the classic rock n' roll feel.

Order your tickets today by calling toll free 1-866-444-1162 or purchase online Collingwood Elvis Festival

The Collingwood Elvis Festival is a licensee of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (psssst, so you know it's gonna be fantastic ;)

Need more Elvis now, don't cha? ...visit his 'Official Website'... (he must live on if he has a website right?) 

Thane Dunn of Moncton, New Brunswick was the winner from Collingwood's Elvis Festival 2009 &

Davis Campbell from Ontario was a winner in the youth division back in 2008!

50th annual Mariposa Folk Festival - Orillia, Ontario featuring Gordon Lightfoot!

Mariposa Folk Festival 2010
Orillia, Ontario - Tudhope Park on Lake Couchiching

This years July bash will mark the soon memorable, 50th anniversary of the Mariposa Folk Festival therefore, the musical talent for this year is nothing short of fantastic! Orillia's own Gordon Lightfoot will also be performing (check schedule) along with dozens and dozens of performers and musicians that are visiting from across the country.

There will also be an Artisan's village and hands on workshops from belly dancing to rug hooking. The festival is also right on Lake Couchiching so bring your swimwear so you can cool off. It's gong to be an awesome weekend to party like a cottage country folkstar!!

Musicians and artists performing at this year's Mariposa Folk Festival are...  

Alejandra Ribera, Ashley MacIsaac, Beyond the Pale, Breakmen, Caitlin Hanford, Catherine MacLellan, Chris McKhool, Chris Smither, Cindy Church, Dan Mangan, Dave Borins, Dave Gunning, David Francey and Mike Ford, Deep Dark Woods, Dennis Lee, Downchild Blues Band, Elliott BROOD, George Hewison, George Miller, Gordon Lightfoot, Grass Mountain Hobos, Gwen Swick, Holmes Hooke, Ian Tyson, Ianspotting, James Gordon, Jason Collett, Josh White Jr., Joshua Cockerill, Jowi Taylor, Kempencelts, Kennetts, Les Tireux d'Roches, Little Miss Higgins, Liziwe Mahashe, Louis-Philippe Robillard, Lynn Miles, Madison Violet, Magoo, Mark Douglas, Matt Andersen, Métis Fiddler Quartet, Michael Johnston, Mike Stevens, Mose Scarlett, Murray McLauchlan, Northern Jewels, Ohbijou, Oscar Brand, Quartette, Rick Fines & Suzie Vinnick, Serena Ryder, Sharon & Bram, Sherry Lawson, Simone Johnston, Sultans of String, Sylvia Tyson, Todd Crowley's Musical Petting Zoo, Urban Fairytales, Whiteley Brothers, Wooden Sky and Zeus.

Tickets come in many shapes and forms...

The folk festival is an all day all wekend event so you will need to bring some comforts like chairs, blankets, food and beverate or money ;)

Day Passes

Friday Evening Pass $55
Saturday Pass $75
Sunday Pass $75

General Weekend Passes

Weekend Pass General Admission Age 25+ $109
Weekend Pass Young Adult Age 17-24, only $50.
Celebrate Mariposa's 50 for $50!
Weekend Pass Youth Age 13-16 $12

Camping Weekend Passes are available! (see website)