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NC Tribute to the King in Lexington has become an annual tradition, and this guide shares all the details, its history, and how you can join the fun!
Lexington’s annual NC Tribute to The King returns to take over the “Barbecue Capital” from April 25-27, 2025.
The Davidson County town celebrates all things Elvis Presley during a fun-filled weekend.
Nationally known Elvis tribute artists and more than a dozen up-and-coming performers perform daily, competing for first, second, and third place and cash prizes.
Our guide shares all the details of this exciting event, including why it’s celebrated and how you can join the fun!
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What is NC Tribute to the King?
Tribute to the King is a celebration of Elvis Presley and his connection to Lexington, North Carolina.
In 1956, Elvis Presley played a sold-out show in Lexington, North Carolina, just as his career was lifting higher, and the town couldn’t help falling in love with The King.
60 years later, Lexington hosted a sold-out performance of “Elvis ’56,” a Broadway-style tour. The community wanted more and in 2019, the Lexington Tourism Authority held the “Elvis Back in Lexington.”
After these shows, the Lexington Visitor Center would often receive inquiries about the next one. Six years after “Elvis ’56,” NC Tribute to the King was created and the first edition was held in April 2022.
How to Celebrate NC Tribute to the King in Lexington
2025 Event Dates: April 25-27, 2025
Ticket Info: visitlexingtonnc.com/nctributetotheking or 336-236-4218
There are a lot of things happening during NC Tribute to the King, starting with dinner on Thursday, April 25. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of each day during this festival:
- Friday, April 25, 2025: Doors and the box office open at 6:00 p.m and the Headliner Show kicks off at 7:00 p.m., featureing Alex Mitchell, Travis Powell, & Dwight Icenhower.
- Saturday, April 26, 2025: At 10:00 a.m., the doors and box office open, with the competition starting at 11:00 a.m. On Saturday evening, doors open at 6:00 p.m., followed by a headliner show at 7:00 p.m. that features:
- Alex Mitchell
- Travis Powell
- Dwight Icenhower
- Saturday, April 26, 2025 Afterhours Exclusive to All-Access Passholders at Goose and the Monkey Brewhouse (9:00 p.m.)
- Sunday, April 27, 2025: Doors and the box office open at 12:00 p.m. At 1:00 p.m., headliners will perform an Elvis Gospel Celebration.
Note: Schedule subject to change
More Things to Do in Lexington
Beyond NC Tribute to the King, there are plenty of things to do in Lexington, just a day trip from Greensboro and also, from Charlotte, among other places.
We’ve created many more travel guides that feature Lexington and nearby places. Here are a few of them.
