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Tupelo Elvis Festival
Tupelo, MS · Music
- When
- June 2–5, 2027
- Where
- Fairpark district · Tupelo · MS
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
Tupelo honors its most famous native son with a multi day music festival built around the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, a preliminary for the officially licensed Graceland competition. It reached its 28th year in 2026.
The history within reach
- Tupelo Elvis Festivalsame spot
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