THE

    ELVIS FANTASY FEST

Updated 5/18/08

The 8th Annual Elvis FANtasy Fest Cruise is set!!

Ship: Carnival's "Fascination" Sailing from Jacksonville, FL on Saturday Feb. 21, 2009 and returning on Thursday the 26th. Ports are Nassau and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. Group # is 3X43M4. This year we have our own personal Group Cruise Vacation Planner. His name is Ronald Hurst and his # is 866-721-3225 Ext: 24024. Pricing for an inside cabin is $469.86 and an outside cabin is $517.86 both prices include a $75 entertainment fee. The fee is to pay for the ETA's Cruise, air, hotel and a fee. Please note you must book this cruise with Carnival using our Group # 3X43M4 to take advantage of the Carnival perks and attend our shows on the ship. We have ask Leo Days, Irv Cass and Dwight Icenhower to go with us. Irv and Dwight have confirmed and Leo will let me know in a couple of weeks. Leo may get a gig in Europe during February and obviously would want to do that over the cruise.

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Added some more photos to the Elvis Marker Page! Click on the INDY Elvis Marker link at top of this page.

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This years EFF theme is:

"EFF '08 Let Yourself Go"

Elvis '68 Comeback Special Tribute to

Elvis Presley!

If the logistics work out we will be performing the show just as it was done on NBC with the stage in the ROUND!!

We will have three Special Guest that were at that show on NBC. D. J. Fontana was on stage and Patti Parry and Sandi Miller had front row stage side seats. I'm sure they will have some great stories to relate to all of us! By the way Sandi's web site is Welcome to "Praytome-Publishing.com" - Elvis Presley DVD Series and Books

This years Portage Friday night EFF Legends Show entertainers will be!!

Elvis Presley, Elton John, Ricky Nelson, Tom Jones, James Brown and others!! Our showcase ETA's for the weekend are Irv Cass, Leo Days, Quentin Flagg, Dwight Icenhower, Ryan Pelton, Ted Torres and Robert Washington.

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Kay and I just got our DVD's of this years Cruise and they are wonderful!! Doug did a great job and I recommend them as a must treasure for your memories!!

Click Here to see some footage of this years Cruise!!

Hello Elvis Fans!
 
There is still time to get your album.  We have footage of the eta's and Ronny Craig on the water slide and all kinds of fun stuff. One eta is seen coming out of the women's restroom and we got the footage for you to see!!
 
Go to our website and get your 2 dvd set now for $45. 
 
Thanks,

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER FOR THE TRIBUTE WORLD
Doug Beacom
417-337-5901 office
417-593-1052 cell www.dvss4u.com

"Our New TV-DVD-CD Studio" is taking appointments, call for more details

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We all had a wonderful time on our 7th Annual EFF Cruise. I have posted several photos and you can see them by scanning on down on this page for the link to see them.

Look at all these happy CRUISERS!!

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We all went to Merrillville on Elvis' birthday and presented a nice check to Special Olympics. The check was presented on stage at the Star Plaza Theatre.

Best wishes and thank you Patti.

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We want to thank all of you that have supported our Elvis Events. As of this years Elvis FANtasy Fest in October, you have given over $200,000 to charities in the name of

Elvis Presley.

God bless all of you!!

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Read on down on this page for the ticket pricing for the 16th Annual Elvis FANtasy Fest which is October 10-11-12, 2008. Tickets are available NOW by sending a check made out to EFF to Paul Lipps...51 Woodacre Dr...Carmel,IN 46032

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I have received a wonderful picture slide show from Bruce Petrie of the Change of Habit Band. Of course they were this years band and did on outstanding job. Please go to

  http://www.photoshow.net/loose-bruce_1/elvis_fantasyfest_2007

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Click below for photos of:

Elvis FANtasy Fest Portage, Indiana 2006 & 2007

Elvis FANtasy Fest Cruise #5.. 2006 & #6..2007

Ronny Craig's Elvis Explosion in Lacrosse 2006 & 2007

Lake George, New York 2006

Omar's Elvis Birthday Tribute Shows in Merrillville, Indiana 2006 & 2007

IRV'S Show in Chesterton on Oct. 10 with Tom Jones, Elton and Rod

JUST ADDED THESE NEW PHOTOS FORM OUR 2008 CRUISE TO ENSENADA AND CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO. CLICK ON LINK BELOW!!  Go to the middle of page # 8 to start to see this years cruise!!!

http://pictures.aol.com/galleries/plipps

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And the 2007 contest winners were

1st...Ted Torres

2nd...Kirt Lechner

3rd...Joe Tirrito

We have DVD's of Friday Night, Saturday Day, Satuday Night & Sunday. You can get all 4 for $70 plus $0 shipping or individually Friday Night...$15 Saturday Day $20... Satuday Night $25 and Sunday $20. There is a $3 shipping charge on each order. Send a check made out to Videos to Paul Lipps...51 Woodacre Dr... Carmel, IN 46032.

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16th Annual Elvis FANtasy Fest in Portage, Indiana. October 10-11-12 at the Woodland Park. It is all indoors except for the Saturday Car Show so come rain or shine!!

 There are plenty of seats available so don't be to late to get a great Reserved seat!!!!!! Last year we came close to selling out the event on Saturday Night. Information on how to order is located lower on this page.

The Host Hotel for the event is The Days Inn in Portage. The phone number is 219-762-2136 and don't forget to ask for the Elvis rate of $59. If the Days Inn is booked you can call 800-283-8687 which is the Porter County Visitors Center for a list of other Hotels.

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 Event Pricing 

 Friday Night Contest $15 + $5 RS. Saturday Afternoon Contest $20 + $5 RS. Saturday Night Show $20 + $5 RS. Sunday Contest finals $15 + $5 RS. We will be intermixing our showcase ETA's in the contest as time permites in each contest session.There will be food available at reasonable prices all weekend plus a cash bar. The Sock hop will be inside and open to the public for free. Make checks payable too: EFF - Send to Paul Lipps - 51 Woodacre Dr. - Carmel, IN 46032

Your tickets will be at the will - call desk at the event. If you send me your email address I will let you know when I get your check or if you don't have email send me your phone number.

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Don't forget, all of the profits from our Elvis events go to charity in the name of Elvis Presley. To date, you have given over $200,000 by attending and participating in the Elvis Game, the raffles and auctions at The Elvis FANtasy Fest Events. Thanks to all of you great Elvis fans....... you are the best!   You can email us at plipps@aol.com

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We want to thank the PORTER COUNTY CONVENTION, RECREATION & VISITOR COMMISSION AND THE PORTAGE PARKS DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR HELP AND COOPERATION WITH THE ELVIS FANTASY FEST "PORTAGE INDIANA"