Forbes’ first ever Amazing Elvis Breakfast held on Saturday marks a series of very successful firsts for the event.
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There was a fantastic Elvis buzz in Forbes early Saturday morning when around 300 people attended and enjoyed breakfast at the very long red checked tables in Templar Street. While enjoying their Elvis pancakes, rocking rolls and coffee, visitors and locals enjoyed listening to Elvis artist Anthony Petrucci, who was attending the festival for the first time from Melbourne.
There was plenty of praise for Mr Petrucci who was later announced the 2018 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist at the Parkes Elvis Festival on Saturday night.
Competitors in the tribute contest were judged on vocals, appearance, stage presence and the overall quality of the performance.
Mr Petrucci said the Amazing Elvis Breakfast in Forbes was an amazing experience and he loved singing and performing live.
“I especially enjoyed singing at the breakfast, it was a fantastic way to start the day,” he said.
Mr Petrucci will now go to Memphis in August to compete at the next level of the competition during the Elvis Week.
As well as live entertainment and impromptu dancing in the street, there was a quiz, sharing fun details and facts about Forbes and Elvis.
Mayor Graeme Miller said the breakfast was highly successful and it was a privilege to welcome so many visitors to our town to enjoy the breakfast and shopping event.
“Forbes Shire Council staff are to be congratulated for organising the morning, thank you also to the many local businesses who supported the event and opened early to accommodate and welcome visitors to our town,” Mayor Miller said.
“I can’t wait to see what we have next year, as the first was such a great success. It and other events will only be bigger and better.”
Following the breakfast, a shuttle bus transported visitors to the Elvis Festival.
Accommodation in Forbes was reportedly fully booked with the showground expanding its number of sites for the weekend.