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Collingwood’s Elvis Festival will continue for at least two more years

CTV Barrie Published Tuesday, October 17, 2017 4:21PM EDT Last Updated Tuesday, October 17, 2017 5:30PM EDT

An Elvis tribute artist from London, Ontario performs at the Collingwood Elvis Festival in Collingwood, Ont., on Friday, July 22, 2016. (The Canadian Press / Chris Young)

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The Elvis Festival will return to Collingwood for at least two more years.

Collingwood town council has agreed to bring the festival back despite weaker than expected ticket sales this past summer.

Weaker ticket sales brought in $125,000 less than expected in 2017. However, it's believed the festival generated about $1.3 million in economic revenue for Collingwood.

Town staff say it was a difficult year for sales because of how many other summer time celebrations during Canada's 150th.

The three day Elvis Festival will kick off on July 27, 2018.