NC TRIBUTE TO THE KING
APRIL 25 - 27, 2025
Join us in Uptown Lexington, NC for the 4th Annual NC Tribute to the KING!
This 2-part, 3-day event includes an exciting Elvis competition, thrilling evening headliner shows,
plus an exclusive All-Access Passholder After Hour Party, and MORE!
Competition Show - A variety of Elvis Tribute Artists (ETAs) will be competing for
first, second and third place along with cash prizes.
Headliner Shows - Dance and sing along with your favorite Elvis' over the decades!
Our world-renowned Elvis Tribute Artists will perform evening shows
Friday and Saturday night, followed by a special Elvis Gospel Celebration show on Sunday.​​
Event Schedule
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
6:00 PM | Doors Open / Box Office Open
7:00 PM | Headliner Show featuring Alex Mitchell, Travis Powell & Dwight Icenhower
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SATURDAY, APRIL 26
10:00 AM | Doors Open / Box Office Open
11:00 AM | Competition
6:00 PM | Doors Open / Box Office Open
7:00 PM | Headliner Show featuring Alex Mitchell, Travis Powell & Dwight Icenhower
9:00 PM | After Hours Party | Goose & The Monkey Brewhouse
*After Hours Party Exclusive to All-Access Passholders
SUNDAY, APRIL 27
12:00 PM | Doors Open / Box Office Open
1:00 PM | Elvis Gospel Celebration featuring Alex Mitchell, Travis Powell & Dwight Icenhower
*Schedule Subject to Change
Alex Mitchell
Myrtle Beach, SC
Travis Powell
Myrtle Beach, SC
Dwight Icenhower
Winter Haven, FL
Grey Galloway
Special Appearance
2024 Lexington Contest Winner
TCB Band
Dan Barella
Emcee
Event Info
Book Your Stay!
Quality Inn & Suites
101 Plaza Pkwy | Lexington, NC
(336) 243-2929
Official Host Hotel
Special Event Rate: $129 | Block Reference Code: "ELVIS 2025"
Comfort Inn & Suites
1525 Cotton Grove Rd. | Lexington, NC
(336) 357-2100
Official Host Hotel
Special Event Rate: $99 | Block Reference Code: "ELVIS 2025"
Tickets
Contest
CONTEST SIGN-UP IS CLOSED
Our 2025 one-day contest will take place on Saturday, April 26. Contest showtime starts at 11am,​​
and will feature ten Elvis Tribute Artists all competing for the Grand Prize!
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1st Place: $2,500
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $700
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Contestant Info:
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Adult Division Only; Contestants must be 16 years of age and older
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Must complete an official registration form and submit an updated 2025 W9
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No registration fee
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Limited to the first 10 registrants
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Mandatory check-in Saturday, April 26, 9:00am at theater
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Competition will take place at Edward C. Smith Civic Center | 217 S Main St. Lexington, NC
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​To register for the competition, contact Travis Powell:
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For questions about the event, contact the Lexington Tourism Authority:
(336) 236-4218 | info@vistlexingtonnc.com
CONTEST SIGN-UP IS CLOSED
History
Elvis Presley Performs in Lexington, NC
In 1956, a young Elvis Presley performed in Lexington, NC to a sold-out crowd.
Roughly 5,000 people filled the local YMCA gymnasium to see the performer, while a couple thousand more were turned away at the door.
Fast-forward 60 years and Lexington played host to the sold-out performance of
the King's Broadway-style tour "Elvis '56". The community embraced the comeback show and wanted more. Then in 2019, the Lexington Tourism Authority brought the "Elvis Back in Lexington" performance to the Edward C. Smith Civic Center.
People would often stop by Lexington Visitor Center inquiring when the town would have another show. After attending a festival in another state, the authority decided that North Carolina needed to have its own tribute festival.
In 2022, the "North Carolina Tribute To The KING" event was born.
CONTACT
For questions or inquiries about the NC Tribute To The KING event,
contact the Lexington Tourism Authority & Visitor Center:
(336) 236-4218
info@visitlexingtonnc.com