Empire State Tribute Festival,” will return to Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, May 2-5, 2024. The Las Vegas-style Turning Stone Showroom will host our FOUR big concerts, the resort’s many bars and restaurants will host our receptions and after hours events, and the festival will still include one of the largest Elvis Tribute Artist contests in the world. Turning Stone is offering a great range of room rates, in a wide variety of rooms.

Now with four concerts
This year’s festival will feature the music of ELVIS, The Beatles, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Madonna, George Michael, Tom Jones, and lots more!!!  Starring:
-Ultimate Elvis Dwight Icenhower appearing as Elvis and Elton John
-Ultimate Elvis Gordon Hendricks
-Ultimate Elvis Taylor Rodriguez
-Images of the King World Champion Robert Washington
-2023 Empire State Tribute Festival Champion Jordan Poole
-The Liverpool Legends
-Michael Knight appearing as Michael Jackson and George Michael
-Rachel Knight appearing as Madonna
-plus Images of the King World Champion Irv Cass as Master of Ceremonies and appearing as Tom Jones
-Dan Barrella as your late night host
-and the EAS band
-FYI… Diogo Light will be returning to the festival in 2025

Schedule of Events:

May 2, 2024

5 PM – 7 PM : Welcome Reception
Location: Turquoise Tiger
Join us for the Welcome reception to kickoff of the Empire State Tribute Festival and say hello to your Elvis family. Get a run down of this year’s schedule, and enjoy a few songs from some of this year’s competitors and headliners.  Hosted by Dan Barrella.
Cost: $19 (Free to ticketed attendees)

8 PM – 10:30 PM : Concert: Images of the King in Concert
Starring: Dwight Icenhower, Gordon Hendricks, Taylor Rodriguez, Robert Washington and Jordan Poole.
Enjoy the music of Elvis Presley as performed by some of the world’s top Elvis Tribute Artists.  Over the course of the evening you’ll get a sampling of the King’s best music from his start in the 1950’s right through his historic career in the 1970s and all points in between. With Master of Ceremonies Irv Cass and the EAS Band.
Cost: Reserved $79 VIP / $59 Platinum / $49 Gold / $39 Silver (included in the ALL EVENT PASS)

After Hours Party – stay tuned for tonights theme!
Following Concert
Location: Tuscarora Ball Room (all ages)
Join us for more entertainment, late into the evening.  Both our headliners and competitors will be on hand to perform their favorites and take requests.  Dan Barrella will host.
Cost: $19 (Free to ticketed attendees)

May 3, 2024

Preliminary to the Images of the King World Championship Round 1
10 AM – 1 PM (end time approximate)
Watch as some of the world’s best ETAs compete for prize money and the chance to represent the Empire State Tribute Festival at this year’s Images of the King World Championship! Every ETA will perform on both Friday and Saturday. Pre-registration is required for contestants. With Master of Ceremonies Irv Cass.
Cost: Reserved $59 VIP / $49 Platinum / $39 Gold / $29 Silver (included in the ALL EVENT PASS)

2:30 PM – 5 PM: Concert: Elvis Made That!
Starring: Taylor Rodriguez as Elvis, Dwight Icenhower as Elton John, Irv Cass as Tom Jones and Micheal Knight as George Michael with a special appearance by Rachel Knight as Marilyn Monroe!
The show will examine Elvis’ influence on British pop and rock music! With Master of Ceremonies Dan Barrella and the EAS Band and a special appearance by Rachel Knight as Marilyn Monroe.
Cost: Reserved $79 VIP / $59 Platinum / $49 Gold / $39 Silver (included in the ALL EVENT PASS)

8 PM – 10:30 PM : Concert: Kings & Queen
Starring: Dwight Icenhower as Elvis, Robert Washington as James Brown, Michael Knight as Michael Jackson and Rachel Knight as Madonna
Featuring music from the Queen of Pop, King of Pop, King of Soul and King of Rock and Roll… this show has it all!!! With Master of Ceremonies Irv Cass and the EAS Band.
Cost: Reserved $79 VIP / $59 Platinum / $49 Gold / $39 Silver (included in the ALL EVENT PASS)

After Hours Party – stay tuned for tonights theme!
Following Concert
Location: Tuscarora Ball Room (all ages)
Join us for more entertainment, late into the evening.  Both our headliners and competitors will be on hand to perform their favorites and take requests.  Dan Barrella will host.
Cost: $19 (Free to ticketed attendees)

May 4, 2024

Preliminary to the Images of the King World Championship Round 2
10 AM – 1 PM (end time approximate)
Watch as some of the world’s best ETAs compete for prize money and the chance to represent the Empire State Tribute Festival at this year’s Images of the King World Championship! Every ETA will perform on both Friday and Saturday. Pre-registration is required for contestants. With Master of Ceremonies Irv Cass.
Cost: Reserved $59 VIP / $49 Platinum / $39 Gold / $29 Silver (included in the ALL EVENT PASS)

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM : The Tribute Cruise Q&A
Location: Tuscarora Ball Room
Join us for an informational session to learn all about “The Tribute Cruise.”  Representatives will be present to answer questions and take reservations.
Cost: Free

VIP Meet and Greet
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Tuscarora Ball Room
A special meet & greet for holders of VIP ALL Event Passes.  This weekends headliners and festival organizers will take the podium and answer your questions!
Cost: Free for VIP All Event Pass Holders Only

Concert: Elvis Meets the Beatles
Starring: The Liverpool Legends, Dwight Icenhower, Gordon Hendricks and Taylor Rodriguez
8 PM – 10:30 PM
Sit back and enjoy all your favorite tunes as we imagine a world where Elvis and the Beatles shared a stage! With Master of Ceremonies Irv Cass and the EAS Band.
Cost: Reserved $79 VIP / $59 Platinum / $49 Gold / $39 Silver (included in the ALL EVENT PASS)

After Hours Party – stay tuned for tonights theme!
Following Concert
Location: Tuscarora Ball Room (all ages)
Join us for more entertainment, late into the evening.  Both our headliners and competitors will be on hand to perform their favorites and take requests.  Dan Barrella will host.
Cost: $19 (Free to ticketed attendees)

May 5, 2024

Festival Finale: Gospel – Contest Finals – Champion’s Set – Award Presentation!
Noon – 4:30 (end time approximate)
On Sunday we wrap up the weekend with a single ticketed event that will include an hour of Elvis Gospel and inspirational music performed by this year’s headliners, followed by the finals of the Images of the King Preliminary.  Then we’ll present a set by the 2023 Empire State Tribute Festival Grand Champion Jordan Poole and we’ll wrap up the afternoon by naming the 2024 Champion! With Master of Ceremonies Irv Cass and the EAS Band.
Cost: Reserved $79 VIP / $59 Platinum / $49 Gold / $39 Silver (included in the ALL EVENT PASS)

7:00PM : Wrap Party
Location: Turquoise Tiger
Say goodbye to your friends and family and celebrate this year’s champion.  One last opportunity to grab a drink and enjoy live entertainment.  Hosted by Dan Barrella.
Cost: $19 (Free to ticketed attendees)

Date and Time:
May 2, 2024 at 5:00pm
May 3, 2024 at 10:00am
May 4, 2024 at 10:00am
May 5, 2024 at 12:00pm

Location:
Turning Stone Resort And Casino, 5218 Patrick Road
Verona, NY 13478

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