2026 ETA Application Information 

1. Complete and submit the application form​ above for consideration.
2. ​If your application is accepted, you will be notified and additional information will be requested. This information and a non-refundable registration fee must be submitted within ten days of notification. ​
3. Each contest will accept a maximum of 20 ETA's (25 for Nashville).
4. Applicants MUST be 18+ at the time of competition.
5. All competing ETA's will receive complimentary admission to all festival events.
6. Each ETA Contest is open to winners that have already qualified for the Ultimate Finals.

2026 ETA Grand Prize Package 

• Custom 1st place award trophy
• $2,500 cash prize to the winner of each ETA Contest ($1000 for runner up; $500 for 3rd place).
• Represent the festival during the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semi-Finals & Finals during Elvis Week 2026.
• Hotel Accommodations* for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semi-Finals & Finals during Elvis Week 2026 (*Up to $1000; Max of 4 nights).​​​​
  
• From B&K Enterprises Costume Co. Inc.:
  1st place winner gets $1,000 off a purchase of $2,500.
  2nd place winner gets $800 off a purchase of $2,000. 
  3rd place winner gets $500 off a purchase off of $1,500.