Celebrate Elvis Presley at the Annual Elvis Festival in Tupelo
Elvis Presley fans from all over will soon be convening near Memphis in Tupelo, Mississippi for the Annual Elvis Presley Festival held on the anniversary of his homecoming to his birth town of Tupelo in 1956. From June 6-9, Tupelo’s historic downtown will be transformed in celebration of Elvis’ life and art.
The weekend includes a variety of offerings to keep you entertained, including live concerts featuring over 10 artists, a parade reenactment of Elvis’ homecoming, and a concert by an Elvis impersonator. Other features of the weekend include exploring the exhibits in the museum, which include movie posters from Elvis’ films and documentary films. You may even find some of the locals who were there in 1956 and talk to them about their memories from that day.
Sure to be a unique and fun experience, there is no better time to celebrate the life and musical legacy of Elvis than at this festival in Tupelo, which offers a beautiful downtown area with plenty of options for delicious southern food and more. We also offer a wide variety of hotels to complete your weekend in Tupelo.
An Elvis weekend would not be complete without visiting Graceland. The Graceland Platinum Experience will give you the total package, including an audio tour of Graceland, a visit to the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum, tours of his custom airplanes, and a visit to his grave site. You will feel closer to the King than ever before with this tour.
Beale Street Heats Up with Hot Sounds During the Beale Street Music Festival
If there is one thing Memphis is known for it is the soulful sounds that the city has produced throughout the years, and once again the unique sounds of Memphis will be paid homage with the Beale Street Music Festival. For three days, from May 1 through 3, Beale Street will be flooded with revelers and rockin’ sounds. With the festival just days away, the line-up is set with a number of popular acts making an appearance. Below is a short list of some of the notable performers attending:
- Jerry Lee Lewis
- Snoop Dogg
- Bonnie Raitt
- Elvis Costello
- George Clinton
- Medeski, Martin & Wood
- and More
While this popular event is definitely beginning to pack Memphis to capacity, there are still a number of lodging options available for those planning a last minute visit. Follow this link to browse and reserve lodging options still available throughout the city of Memphis.
Other than music, Beale Street is also well known for its one-of-a-kind ribs. And with the festival taking place on Beale Street, it’s extremely easy to enjoy the Memphis delicacy without missing any of the music. In particular, Blues City Cafe will offer ribs and southern cuisine that will be sure to please the taste buds and provide the sustenance needed to tackle a full day of concert going.
And for those that don’t plan on attending every day of the festival, but are still looking for music oriented entertainment, you’re always welcome at The King’s house. Though Elvis is no longer with us, his legacy is still alive and well, and with a tour of his Graceland mansion Memphis visitors can get closer than ever to Elvis Aaron Presley and his extraordinary life.
Remember Elvis with a Trip to Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee has become almost synonymous with Elvis Presley. With Graceland, the Heartbreak Hotel and so many more Elvis sites in the city, Memphis is the ultimate vacation destination for Elvis fans in particular, and music fans in general. Spring time is the ideal time to come to Memphis to pay tribute to the king of rock and roll.
Elvis Presley’s Graceland Platinum Experience
Any visit to Memphis should include a trip to Elvis’ famed Graceland Mansion. With the Graceland Platinum Experience you not only get to visit the mansion, but you will also gain entry to two museums, the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum and the Sincerely Elvis Memorabilia Museum. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to see the inside of Elvis Presley’s private custom made airplanes. In addition, you can commemorate the King by laying flowers upon his final resting place in the Meditation Garden. The Graceland Platinum Experience is the ultimate Elvis’ fan experience.
Sun Studio Guided Tour
Situated right in the heart of downtown Memphis, Sun Studio boasts of giving Elvis Presley his start. Other artists that launched their careers here include Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Sun Studio is the only recording studio in the country designated a National Historic Landmark. Come visit and see rock memorabilia like the microphone used by Elvis in 1954 to record his first song. When you are finished touring the studio you can also enjoy food and drink at the 50s style Sun Studio Soda Shop.
Hard Rock Cafe – Memphis, TN
If you are looking for a good meal in Memphis, look no further than the Hard Rock Café where you can dine surrounded by instruments and personal items from great performers like Bo Diddley, Janis Joplin, U2, and of course, Elvis Presley. You will find yourself very much at home as you dine and rock and roll at the Hard Rock Café.
