The town is easily accessible by road, train or air. Buckle in for a five hour car trip, 65 minute plane trip or throw yourself into the adventure on the NSW TrainLink Elvis Express. The Elvis Express train departs from Sydney and includes a return ticket, onboard festivities, tickets to the festival finale show on Sunday night and more.

No matter which way you get there, your arrival in Parkes will be met with the bustling cheer of Elvis lovers from all walks of life. Live performances, competitions, dance lessons, skydiving and a street parade are all on offer at the Parkes Elvis Festival. If you’re itching to get creative, build an Elvis themed float to parade down the main street,join a workshop, display your vehicle, or run a market stall. Whatever your heart’s desire, the Elvis Festival is the place to do it.

From camping sites to 4.5 star motels, Parkes and surrounding towns have a range of accommodation options, but the crowd of visitors that make the annual trip each year means they’re in high demand. The Parkes Elvis Festival Website provides a list of every possible accommodation option.

Dig out or hunt down your most fabulous 60’s costume and prepare yourself for a week of a little less conversation and a little more action!