Every year we pop up to Collingwood to visit with family. Last year we were there during the famous Collingwood Elvis Festival. This is the only Elvis-Organization/family-sanctioned event outside of Memphis Tn. in North America and the biggest in the world! Last year we had a great time so we planned to be there again this year. The crowds were huge. They were calling for over 70-80,000 to be in town - which usually has a population of around 19,000 - and they arrive from all over the globe. 130+ professional and amateur Elvis impersonators would be there, singing their hearts out and competing against each other. Everywhere you looked - everywhere you went, there they were - and everywhere you turned, the curios, collectables, books, CD's etc were on display. The public partying went on until early in the morning - we heard that Tim Horton's was swamped with Elvis fans and impersonators, at 4:00 in the morning! Here are some shots of the Festival. There will be another festival next year - highly recommended that you try to attend - but book accommodation early - all lodging within 30+ miles was booked solid!

Jackie's cousin Cheryl & family watching the show at the Legion	One of the many Elvis's" putting on his act.	Some of the crowd at the Legion venue.	Another Elvis struts his 'stuff".
A little "Houn'dogging"" won over the crowd!	Jackie and an Elvis" at the Legion venue..	One more Elvis" - we liked this one!	jackie and another Elvis - lots around!
Jackie and Cheryl. Jackie's Dad actually flew this T-Bird.	One more Elvis performs at an outside venue.	Again, another Elvis at another outdoor venue.