A Grateful King

Dwight Icenhower, the legendary Elvis tribute artist, along with his wife, Vicky, who he proclaims to be a “rockstar that does everything but get on stage and perform,” have crafted a three-day, very intimate, multi- faceted experience for those who loved The King and Icenhower’s ultimate tribute to him. “When my wife and I first designed the weekend, we wanted it to be like a ‘Dwight Fan Retreat’ for the die-hard fans that have been with me for years and years,” explained Icenhower.

The vision happens for a third time on March 13-15, at Nora Mayo Hall in Winter Haven, where Icenhower calls home. And while the VIP weekend has been an annual event, this year features an all-new set list. Each day will have its own theme and activities for the purpose of the enthusiast having greater proximity with the artist. “It will just be me and my band … having a whole weekend strictly dedicated to the fans. They can enjoy my music and get that experience you’re not getting at a regular concert.” Icenhower continued, “We play a lot of venues where it’s 1000 seats, 1500, 2000-seat places … and when you play to that many people you don’t get to walk around and say hello to every single person … but this event, we’re all hanging out together, all weekend long.”

In an incredible showing of gratitude that Icenhower has for his supporters, the weekend will give fans in person, literal thank-yous with special activities like behind-the-scenes storytelling in between sets, autograph signing, meet and greets, photo ops, question and answer sessions, and specially curated performances. Icenhower will be in complete Elvis Presley regalia, including the signature costumes,

perfectly coiffed hair, popped collars, oversized accessories, and embodied persona.

A quick tip for fans unable to make it the entire weekend, Icenhower suggests that if you had to choose only one day to go, Sunday would be the best. He explained, “You get more bang for your buck on Sunday

because [it’ll] actually be two full concerts.”

The most important tip: You can only acquire tickets through the ticket hotline (909) 354-0381. There are 3-Day passes, General Admission, and while everyone is a VIP during this lovely affair, you can also buy the Ultimate Passholder, which will allow a little more one-on-one time with Dwight.

VIP WEEKEND VIEW:

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

“Dwight: Aloha from Winter Haven.”

This is a salute to Elvis’s big concert in the 70s called “Aloha from Hawaii.” Guests will hear songs from that iconic television special, plus songs from his Hawaiian movies. It’s a whole aloha theme. Icenhower is encouraging people to dress in their best Hawaiian attire and get in the Aloha spirit.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

“Conversations with Dwight” and “From Comeback to King of Vegas.”

“We have the autograph signing and conversations … where fans can get to know me, personally. Doing this for 30 years, you’ve got a ton of unbelievable stories. They’ll hear about the tours we do …

I play a two-month tour, spread out over April and November, over in Europe where sometimes we play 22, 23 shows in 25 days … so, we’re gonna talk about that and different stories from the road,” Icenhower explained.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15

“How Great Thou Art: The Gospel Music of Elvis” and “Dwight’s Favorites.”

“Anyone who knows anything about Elvis, knows he recorded a lot of great gospel albums … so we do a full

concert at 12:30 of all of Elvis’ gospel material, and I tell stories to go along with that. At 5:30, I’m going to be singing all my personal favorite Elvis songs, ranging from the 1950s rock & roll clear through the 70s.”

DWIGHT ICENHOWER’S VIP WEEKEND 2026

March 13 – 15, 2026

Nora Mayo Hall

500 3rd St NW, Winter Haven, FL

dwighticenhower.com

Tickets: (909)354-0381