The 11th Annual Branson Elvis Festival will be held at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater April 7-9, 2017. The highlight of the festival, the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™, will take place on Saturday, April 8 at 7 pm. This contest is one of a select few tribute competitions sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. and will be hosted by the incomparable Dean Z.

Fifteen contestants will be judged on vocals, appearance and stage presence. The winner of the Branson contest will receive a prize package and the opportunity to compete in the 2017 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ finals presented by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. The finals will be held in Memphis, Tennessee during Elvis Week, August 11-19, 2017.

Branson Elvis Festival activities include an Elvis Vendor Village, both Junior and Senior Youth Contests, an Elvis Meet & Greet Dinner at Golden Corral, contest “After Party” at Branson’s Center Stage Grille, Jerry Presley’s Elvis Gospel Revival at God and Country Theater and NEW FOR 2017 is THE DEAN Z SHOW which will take place at 11:00 p.m. on April 7th following the Legends in Concert show.

Tickets for the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ start at $32.95 plus tax. Special pricing for children is available.

THE DEAN Z SHOW is an unrivaled musical celebration of a bygone era of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and rhythm and blues. Award-winning and internationally acclaimed entertainer Dean Z, sings the hit music that inspires his passion for performance. Songs made famous by Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Buddy Holly, Michael Jackson and many others come to life with timeless appeal and contemporary flavor. Tickets start at $25 plus tax for adults and $10 plus tax for children.

For more information, call the box office at 417-339-3003 or visit the website: www.bransonelvisfestival.com