This is the 16th Collingwood Elvis Festival and according to a press release in June it will be the largest Elvis Festival to date.  I know that we’re getting set for a terrific time at the Old Town Terrace Restaurant.

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Elvis Weekend events for the Old Town Terrace Restaurant;

• The Collingwood Elvis Festival First Hurrah Pub Crawl, Thursday July 22nd, 2010.This is a free event that you can take in at the Olde Town Terrace, located at 216 Hurontario St.  The pub crawl is lots of fun as it is open mic for the participating Elvis tribute artists.

• Friday, July 23rd, 2010 is the “Best of the Fest” at the Olde Town Terrace.  I’ll be hosting this event from 7:00pm to 1:00am.  Featuring Elvis tribute artists and Collingwood Champions;  Dean Vegas, Anthony Von, Shon Carroll, and Thane Dunn.  This will be a great night as some of the best Elvis entertainment at the Elvis Festival will get together with the great sounds of Geri and the Koasters.

• Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Olde Town Terrace will be “Whole Lotta Elvis”.  Once again the Elvis entertainment will be amazing with four of Collingwoods’ Champions; Dean Vegas, Daylin James, David Lee, and Paul Ross.  Once again I’m looking forward to participating in this show and hosting the event from 7:00pm to 1:00am.

• As we all know, Elvis loved Gospel Music.  On Sunday, July 25th, 2010 from 9:30am to 12:30pm the Ole Town Terrace will feature Elvis Gospel Champions, Mike Bravener, David Muggeridge, Anthony Von, and Roy LeBlanc.  There will be a great brunch available during this Elvis Gospel event.2:00pm to 6:pm Once again our favourite 50’s and 60’s legendary band “The Martels” will perform.7:00pm to 1:00am The Last Hurrah Party at the Olde Town Terrace.

I look forward to seeing you at the Festival,
Brian.

P.S. You can download the full Collingwood Elvis Festival Schedule here; Click for Elvis Festival PDF Download

Thank you to the staff at the Old Town Terrace and to all the Elvis Fans who made this “Pickle” feel so welcome.
Also a big thanks to my family who all came along to give me a hand.

Here is a great shot taken by Barbara Penny of my two brothers,Roy and Steve and I.

Thanks Barb. Thanks Brothers.

Dear Friends,

I would like to express my gratitude to the people of Collingwood.
Each year for the past three years I have performed during the
Elvis Festival in Collingwood.

Now while it is true that I am not an Elvis tribute artist, I do love Elvis Presley and his music and always include some of his songs in my shows. I attend the Elvis Festival primarily to support my good friends, Ray and Sandy who own and operate The Old Town Terrace, which is a fine dinning establishment on Hurontario St, the main street of Collingwood.
I host and entertain at their restaurant the entire festival weekend.

Every year I meet so many nice and interesting people at the Elvis Festival.
The picture to the right is a new Brian Roman fan, Hilda Allen. Hilda told me
that she was celebrating her first family vacation in 15 years!
Hilda, thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your vacation.

This year I was overwhelmed by the response from the crowds in attendance.
We sold over 500 CDs during the 3 nights and I still receive emails
everyday telling me how much people enjoyed watching and listening to my
show and how they are really enjoying the CD.

I must tell you that each time I get an email of that nature it makes my day.

Thank you Collingwood! Thank you all!