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Summer's Biggest Party
Collingwood Elvis Festival 2008
RETURNING CHAMPION
"I will always be in debt to this festival because it gave me my start"
--former Champion Robin Kelly
Summer's Biggest Party lived up to its reputation. The 2008 Collingwood Elvis Festival continues to grow and truly is "bigger and better than ever!" Former Champion Robin Kelly from Edmonton Alberta returned for another visit. "I will always be in debt to this festival because it gave me my start" Kelly says. Pete Paquette also returned to the Collingwood Elvis Festival. Paquette is a festival favourite year after year. Paquette (pictured below performing in Downtown Collingwood) performed on the main street stage on Friday July 25th and, along with Robin Kelly, entertained on the weekend at the Olde Town Terrace.
Pete Paquette was the 1st place winner in the Professional Early Years category at the Collingwood Elvis Festival in 2008
This year's Awesome Street Party & Tribute Artist Showcase in Downtown Collingwood began at 1pm on Friday July 25th and continued until midnight, featuring performances by over 130 Elvis Tribute Artists. This event has grown in popularity to the point were people were actually arriving at 6am to secure front row seats. This year, the Collingwood Elvis Festival introduced the SIRIUS Satellite Radio "All Canadian Stage." This venue was located in the Pine Street Parking lot and acted as a "Canadian Star" practice stage for artists to prepare for their performance on the Main Street Stage at the Friday Night Street Party. In addition, the stage hosted a martial arts demonstration, the Graceliners tribute to Elvis, the Family Venue Tour and Canada's own Mike Cadillac and the Rockin' 88's performing live. On Sunday, July 27th, a variety of young performers took to the stage for the annual "Youth Talent Showcase."
Photos From The
Awesome Street Party
Tribute Artist Showcase
Photos From The 2008
Classic Car - Tribute Artist Parade
2008 COMPETITION RESULTS
Overall Highest Score
Memphis UETAC Representative for Collingwood
David Muggeridge
Youth Junior
1st place: Brenen Katolinsky
2nd place: Zachary Peddie
3rd place: Jackson Begley
Youth Senior
1st place: Anthony Carbone
2nd place: Brandon Saunders
3rd place: Davis Campbell
Non-Professional Early Years
1st place - James Gibb
2nd place: Adam Scott
3rd place: Brent Morrey
Non-Professional Concert Years
1st place: John Cigan
2nd place: Rick Duin
3rd Place: Chris Marshall
Professional Early Years
1st place: Pete Paquette
2nd place: Chris Ayotte
3rd place: James Begley
Professional Concert Years
1st place: David Muggeridge
2nd place: Ben Klein
3rd place: Darrin Hagel