Joni Mabe the Elvis Babe presents The 20th Big E Fest & ETA Competition

Joni Mabe the Elvis Babe presents The 20th Big E Fest & ETA Competition Joni Mabe the Elvis Babe presents The 20th Big E Fest & ETA Competition Joni Mabe the Elvis Babe presents The 20th Big E Fest & ETA Competition

Ultimate Champion & 2003 Big E Champ David Lee

with 2021 Big E Champ Austin Irby + More

celebrate 20 Years!!!

Aug 1 - 3 2025


HCHS Auditorium Mt. Airy, GA

Joni Mabe the Elvis Babe presents The 20th Big E Fest & ETA Competition

Joni Mabe the Elvis Babe presents The 20th Big E Fest & ETA Competition Joni Mabe the Elvis Babe presents The 20th Big E Fest & ETA Competition Joni Mabe the Elvis Babe presents The 20th Big E Fest & ETA Competition

Ultimate Champion & 2003 Big E Champ David Lee

with 2021 Big E Champ Austin Irby + More

celebrate 20 Years!!!

Aug 1 - 3 2025


HCHS Auditorium Mt. Airy, GA

Venue: Habersham Central High School Auditorium

Loudermilk Boarding House Museum Friday August 1, 2025

 The first ten Big E Festivals were held at the Loudermilk Boarding House Museum starting in 2000; twice at Grant-Reeves VFW, twice at Main St. Event Ctr., four years at Rabun Co. Civic Ctr, one year at Food Factory in Cornelia & now at Habersham Central High School Auditorium.  Order your tickets today to guarantee a seat.

Host Motel - Ha

 The first ten Big E Festivals were held at the Loudermilk Boarding House Museum starting in 2000; twice at Grant-Reeves VFW, twice at Main St. Event Ctr., four years at Rabun Co. Civic Ctr, one year at Food Factory in Cornelia & now at Habersham Central High School Auditorium.  Order your tickets today to guarantee a seat.

Host Motel - Hampton Inn in Cornelia, GA. Ask for special Elvis Rate $109.

 706-778-0040 Do not press 1 for reservation, just stay on line and it will connect to Cornelia Hampton Inn.

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Hampton Inn

Loudermilk Boarding House Museum Friday August 1, 2025

Loudermilk Boarding House Museum Friday August 1, 2025

Everything Elvis Museum open 10am to 4pm. Admission $10. pay at door

(half price for VIP ticket holders!)  

Gift shop open. See the Elvis Wart and Maybe Elvis Toenail. Listed in Guiness World Book of Records and the National Register of Historic Places.





Championship Show Friday August 1, 2025 Meet & Greet

Championship Show Friday August 1, 2025 Meet & Greet

Friday August 1, 2025

Meet & Greet 5PM -6PM S10. pay at door at HCHS Lobby. Door Prize. Snap pictures of your favorite ETAs.

Food available from Food Factory.

World Champion David Lee along with 2021 Big E Champ Austin Irby and other Big E Champs will rock the school house at 7PM Friday night. Doors open at 6PM.  Front Row $35. General admis

Friday August 1, 2025

Meet & Greet 5PM -6PM S10. pay at door at HCHS Lobby. Door Prize. Snap pictures of your favorite ETAs.

Food available from Food Factory.

World Champion David Lee along with 2021 Big E Champ Austin Irby and other Big E Champs will rock the school house at 7PM Friday night. Doors open at 6PM.  Front Row $35. General admission $25. can be purchased at door, (cash preferred) or on Eventbrite. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20th-big-e-fest-friday-champ-show-david-lee-austin-irby-more-tickets-1247562435829?aff=oddtdtcreator

Buy Tickets Champions of the Big E

ETA Competition Saturday August 2, 2025 The Main Event

Saturday noon

Big E Youth Division featured & People's Choice to benefit Habersham Humane Society. Doors open at 11AM. Wear Big E t-shirt from present or past for chance of Great Prize!! 

Tickets: Front Reserved Seat  $55.

Second-Fifth Row Reserved $35.

   General admission $25.  Food Factory will have food and drinks available. 

Tickets can b

Saturday noon

Big E Youth Division featured & People's Choice to benefit Habersham Humane Society. Doors open at 11AM. Wear Big E t-shirt from present or past for chance of Great Prize!! 

Tickets: Front Reserved Seat  $55.

Second-Fifth Row Reserved $35.

   General admission $25.  Food Factory will have food and drinks available. 

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite or call 706-540-3915, 706-201-8232 (Bill) or at door. Cash preferred at door. 

Buy Tickets ETA Competition

Saturday Night August 2, 2025 Conway Twitty's Country Jamboree

Saturday 7PM

Country Jamboree with Conway Twitty, Austin Irby, Ken Mobley, Tara Roseberry as Barbara Mandrell, Rebecca Anderson as Loretta Lynn, Jessica Nash as Patsy Cline + more.

Front row $35.

General Admission $25.

Doors open at 6PM

Tickets can be purchased at door (cash preferred) or on Eventbrite.

Food Factory will have food available in 

Saturday 7PM

Country Jamboree with Conway Twitty, Austin Irby, Ken Mobley, Tara Roseberry as Barbara Mandrell, Rebecca Anderson as Loretta Lynn, Jessica Nash as Patsy Cline + more.

Front row $35.

General Admission $25.

Doors open at 6PM

Tickets can be purchased at door (cash preferred) or on Eventbrite.

Food Factory will have food available in lobby.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20th-big-e-fest-conway-twitty-austin-irby-friends-tickets-160613345841?aff=oddtdtcreator

Buy Tickets Conway Twitty

Sunday Morning August 3, 2025 Gospel with David Lee & Austin Irby

Sunday Morning August 3, 2025 Gospel with David Lee & Austin Irby

Sunday 11AM

This event caps off the whole Elvis weekend. See why Elvis won 3 Grammys for his gospel albums. David Lee, Austin Irby & Friends will fill your heart with joy. Tickets:

Front Row: $35.

General Admission $20.

Doors open at 10AM.

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite and at door.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20th-big-e-david-lee-aust

Sunday 11AM

This event caps off the whole Elvis weekend. See why Elvis won 3 Grammys for his gospel albums. David Lee, Austin Irby & Friends will fill your heart with joy. Tickets:

Front Row: $35.

General Admission $20.

Doors open at 10AM.

Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite and at door.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20th-big-e-david-lee-austin-irby-gospel-show-tickets-152294580189?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please note, Events are not complete. I will be adding more entertainers & events.

Buy Tickets David Lee/Austin Irby Gospel

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20th BIG E Fest & ETA Competition

August 2, 2025 

Held at: Habersham Central High School Auditorium, 2059 Old Hwy 197 S., Mt. Airy, GA

Produced by: Loudermilk Boarding House Museum

271 Foreacre St., Cornelia, Georgia 30531-3659

706-778-2001  706-768-5749   theelvisqueen@gmail.com www.bigefest.com 

ETA Competition Application Form Adults over 16 yrs.

Name: __________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________

City, State Zip: __________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________

E-mail/Website: ________________________________________________

Each contestant will be judged in the following five categories: Vocals, Appearance, Authentic Movements, Connection with the Audience, Stage Presence & Professionalism. 

Cash prizes.

First Place - $1000. Second Place - $500. Third Place - $250. 

Fourth - $100. Fifth - $100. 

Each contestant will sing two songs, then the top five will perform one song. Please provide a photograph for publicity purposes. 

Entry fee is $50.00. Deadline is July 15, 2025.

No CDs. Tara Roseberry will be playing the backing music from her tablet. She needs to know what 3 songs you are performing and what version. Text her at 205-266-3030. Contest begins at NOON. Doors open at 11 AM to the public. There is a dressing area.  ETAs will draw for position at 11:30PM. Each ETA can bring one assistant at no charge. No 2001 Space Odyssey intro and no medley allowed in contest, only 3 scarves allowed to give away. Winner will return the following year for Championship show.

Send photo (if you have a new one), application & entry fee to: 

Joni Mabe, 271 Foreacre St., Cornelia, GA 30531.

Make check payable to: Joni Mabe, call with credit card - 706-540-3915,

Or Send fee to paypal: theelvisqueen@gmail.com






20th BIG E Fest & ETA YOUTH Competition

August 2, 2025 

Held at Habersham Central High School Auditorium, 2059 Old 197 S., Mt. Airy, GA

Produced by: Loudermilk Boarding House Museum

271 Foreacre St., Cornelia, Georgia 30531-3659

706-778-2001  theelvisqueen@gmail.com www.bigefest.com 

ETA Competition Application Form YOUTH DIVISION (16 and Under)

Name: ________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________

City, State Zip: _________________________________________________

Phone:__________________________________________

E-mail/Website: ________________________________________________

Each contestant will be judged in the following five categories: Vocals Appearance, Authentic Movements, Connection with the Audience, Stage Presence & Professionalism. 

Cash prizes.

First Place - $100. Second Place - $50. Third Place - $35. 

Each contestant will sing two songs. Each contestant should provide a photograph for publicity purposes. 

Entry fee is $25.00. Deadline is July 15, 2025.

No CDs. Tara Roseberry will provide tracks. She needs to know what songs and version of song. Text her this info at 205-266-3030. Contest begins at Noon. Doors open at 11 AM to the public. There is a dressing area.  ETAs will draw for position at 11:30PM. Each ETA can bring one assistant at no charge. No 2001 Space Odyssey intro and no medley allowed in contest, only 3 scarves allowed to give away.

Send photo, application and entry fee to: 

Joni Mabe, 271 Foreacre St., Cornelia, GA 30531.

Make check payable to: Joni Mabe or call with credit card 706-540-3915,

Or pay with paypal: theelvisqueen@gmail.com

20th ETA Application (docx)

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Tickets

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Eventbrite
1. Friday Aug. 1, 2025 Champ Show:

     Reserved Seats $35. call 706-540-3915 8 left

     General Admission $25.
2. Saturday Aug. 2, 2025  ETA Contest:

     Front Row Reserved $55. 

     Second-Sixth Row $35.
    General Admission $25.
3. Country Jamboree  Aug. 2, 2025  

     Front Row $35.  David Lee as Conway 10 left 

    General Admission $25.
4. Sunday August 3, 2025  

    David Lee's Gospel 

    Front Row $35. 10 left call 706-540-3915

    General Admission $20.  

            All tickets nonrefundable.
For Info call or text 706-201-8232 or 706-540-3915.

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