The 2025 Georgia Tribute Festival paying tribute to Elvis Presley, Las Vegas legends, classic and modern country and more in a weekend full of music for all ages.

Originally know as the "Georgia Elvis Festival," the Original Georgia Tribute Festival has been held in the quaint seaside community of Brunswick, Georgia since 2013 and has delivered a tributes to the Elvis in Southern Georgia unlike any other event.

This year’s festival will be produced as part of Downtown Brunswick’s First Friday Celebration and will include an attempt to break the world record of 895 people dressed to impersonate Elvis with the goal of getting 1,000 people in costume.  More details on the world record attempt will be available though this website shortly.

The festival will feature four Las Vegas-style headline shows, a street party and an Elvis tribute artist contest (a preliminary to the Images of the King World Championship in Memphis), after parties and more opportunities to enjoy great music with your friends and family.

Schedule:

The box office will open at 10 AM at the Ritz Theatre on Friday morning and will be open before each show with short breaks throughout the day.

11:00 a.m: Images of the King Preliminary – Round 1
Watch as some of the world’s best ETAs compete for prize money. The contest is opened to two divisions, Adults and the "Big-Little King Contest." Doors open at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Ritz Theater – Brunswick, GA
Cost: Tickets $35-$85 each depending on section.
Included in the All Event Pass.

2:30 p.m: Friday Matinee Concert
"Elvis: 30 #1 Hits"
Starring: Robert Washington, Dan Fontaine, Jordan Poole, Dan Barrella and Maxlee James
Today’s matinee concert features the songs from the album of the same name performed by our weekends headliners.
Location: Ritz Theater – Brunswick, GA
Cost: Tickets $35-$85 each depending on section.
Included in the All Event Pass.

5:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: A Night of 1000 Elvis’: Historic Downtown Brunswick’s First Friday Celebration
Thousands will be on hand as we attempt to break the world record of 895 people dressed to impersonate Elvis with the goal of getting over 1,000 people in costume.  More details on the world record attempt will be available though this website shortly. Our contestants and headliners will perform on the outdoor stage all evening.
Cost: Free

9:00 p.m: Friday Evening Concert
"Live from Las Vegas"
Featuring Gordon Hendricks’ tribute to Elvis Presley in the 1970s, Robert Washington’s tribute to James Brown, Irv Cass’ tribute to Tom Jones, Maxlee James as Billy Joel and Dan Barrella, hosting the show as Frank Sinatra.
Location: Ritz Theater – Brunswick, GA
Cost: Tickets $55-$105 each depending on section.
Included in the All Event Pass.

After Hours Party
When the concert ends, join us  for a late night party.
Location: Arte’s Pizza
Cost: Ticket holders only.