We are happy to announce that the "Empire State Tribute Festival," will return to Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, May 1-4, 2025. 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!

Schedule of Events:

10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Preliminary to the Images of the King World Championship Round 1

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 QandA

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.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: VIP Meet and Greet

Location: Tuscarora Ball Room
A special meet and 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

8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Concert 2: Jukebox LIVE!

STARRING: Diogo Light, Dwight Icenhower, Jay Dupuis, Robert Washington, Rick Lenzi, Jordan Poole and Dan Barrella.

We're brining back the classics from the 50's, 60's and 70's in this show everyone can sing along to, with hits from Elvis, Johnny Cash, Elton John, Jerry Lee Lewis, Wayne Newton, James Brown, Ricky Nelson, Buddy Holly and a whole lot more!
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)

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