10 Bizarre Festivals You Won’t Believe Exist

Collingwood Elvis Festival, Canada

If your definition of fun is shaking your hips, wearing a shiny white jumpsuit, and rocking out to the King of Rock n’ Roll, then you might want to make your way to Collingwood, Ontario, Canada for their Elvis Festival. It’s an annual event that has people coming out in their blue suede shoes since 1995.

The festival is the largest of its kind and “attracts Elvis Impersonators from around the world.”  This year’s event takes place July 27-29 and there is sure to be a whole lot of Elvis memorabilia.

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