Elvis Week 2009 - Sunday, August 16

Events to TBA

Multiple Date Events Morning and Evening Walk-ups for Meditation Garden

Daily throughout the year, there is a special period of time for free admission walk-up visits to the Meditation Garden at Graceland. Elvis Week morning walk-ups will be from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. on August 8-15. Morning walk-ups will not be available on August 16 due to Candlelight Vigil. Elvis Week evening walk-ups will be 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on August 8-14 and on August 16. Evening walk-ups will not be available on August 15 due to the Candlelight Vigil.

Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at the Memphis Hard Rock CafeAugust 8-10. Times TBD. Memphis Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale Street, Memphis. Elvis tribute artists will have the chance to compete for one final spot in the semifinal round of the 2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. More details to come.

Elvis Week Entertainment Tent at Graceland Crossing

August 8-16. Continuous presentation of Elvis music performed live by various singers and bands, plus other activities. Children and youth karaoke also featured. Free admission.

Kids Karaoke

August 8: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m and August 13: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Elvis Week Entertainment Tent, Graceland Crossing. Children and youth ages 2 to 17 are invited to perform karaoke Elvis songs. Free admission to perform and to be in the audience.

Children's Activities

Dates and times to be announced soon. Graceland Ticket Pavilion. Craft activities for children ages 2 to 12. Free.

Elvis Week Art Contest & Exhibit

August 9-15. Ticket office pavilion in Graceland Plaza. Free admission to view this exhibition of Elvis-themed artwork from amateur and professional artists from around the world.

Elvis Bingo

Location and dates/times TBA. Play bingo for great Elvis prizes. Admission is FREE, but you need a ticket. Free tickets are available at least 30 minutes before the games start. Available on a first come, first serve basis. Our Town II: Eyes on Graceland Art ExhibitAugust 4-31. Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117. Original paintings created by The River City Artists to commemorate Graceland’s 70th Anniversary, on display and available for purchase in the Visitors Center Gallery. This group of artists experienced the unique opportunity to spend two days in and around Graceland, gathering ideas and inspiration for this special project. Open to public, free admission. Monday through Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m./Sunday: 11a.m.-6 p.m. Call 901-636-4100 for information.

**All events and details above are subject to change.