The Hukilau

05/30/2026

The Atomic Grog takes a deep dive into next week's 24th annual weekender, including a sneak preview of the official mug, a rundown on all the bands performing at the Mai-Kai and the Beachcomber Resort, symposiums and workshops, and 20 guest bars. Go to AtomicGrog.com or https://wp.me/p1xHjT-a28

05/27/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED: Five new classes and workshops on Friday, joining the Build Your Own Tiki Bar Conference (Wednesday-Thursday) and $1,000 Rum Tasting (Saturday), giving villagers lots of opportunities to learn from experts, have fun and create your own souvenir. Sign up now at https://hukilauevent.com/Workshops.php
- Black velvet Tiki painting with Crazy Al Evans.
- Palm frond hat workshop with Tom Fowner.
- Trobriand shield painting with LuRu.
- Desktop vignette workshop with Captain Cowfish.
- Create a light-up fish float pendant with Tom Fowner.

05/17/2026

👀For those who may have missed it, the full Schedule is Live on theHukilau.com 🗓 Chocked-full of tiki and cocktail fun, the 24th Hukilau promises to be another fantastic tiki weekender bash at the beach!🏖

05/15/2026

🎨The artwork from our 2026 official artist - Chris Warner - has arrived! 🧉 The pictured Mai Tai glasses are in production and will be given to South Seas passholders with their gift bags at check-in. We look forward to seeing all of you in June!🤙

05/13/2026

🎨The artwork from our 2026 official artist - Chris Warner - has arrived! 🧉 The pictured Mai Tai glasses are in production and will be given to South Seas passholders with their gift bags at check-in. We look forward to seeing all of you in June!🤙

04/29/2026

📣Just Announced: Charles Phoenix is coming to the Hukilau and will speak on Sunday at noon in a special Mai-Kai-hosted stage presentation of his 90 minute Floridaland Kodachrome tour of the mid-century. 🌴🚀 A very limited number of tickets are currently available with extremely discounted pricing for South Seas Passholders. 🎟 Grab yours at TheHukilau.com before they are gone!🤙

04/28/2026

🤙Known to many as the most interesting man in the Tiki World, Daniele Dalla Pola is a globe-trotting mixologist, the founder of Esotico Miami and a longtime friend of the Hukilau who scours the four corners of the Earth in search of the most unique ingredients. Come hear him tell the tales of his adventures and get a taste of the drinks he blends from his findings at The Hukilau this June 4th-7th! Get your tickets today at www.TheHukilau.com

04/27/2026

🌺So, we posted a commissioned promo poster on Friday announcing the Charles Phoenix presentation and were met with a slew of comments slamming the image as "AI". Some comments were rather targeted and full of vitriol, so they were removed. Regardless, we felt the need to state that the poster was not done in a.i.
From the digital illustrator this morning: "This was a basic overlay of multiple photos from the Hukilau archives submitted as well as the Huki logo that has been used for years (specifically oversaturated and posterized) set with some tree clipart and basic shapes. Fonts were a varied mix and included Futura Extra Bold Condensed, Impact Regular, Arial Bold and others. Very standard practical peppering tools and aged font scripts from an array of purchased vintage packages were used as rasterized images adjusted with posterizing, saturation adjustments, stroke elements, warping, distressing and added noise to create a throwback look. This was all done with direct intent, purpose and NOT lazily created with generative 'a.i.' Please review the included screenshots of the over fifty layers and my PhotoShop workflow."
🌴The Hukilau has always been a show that employs and values artists with a range of talents and styles hired for mugs, glassware, promo art, banners, apparel and more... and we will remain that show. While we appreciate the feedback from those who are actively hunting a.i. in all directions and making sure to discourage its use, we can assure you that we are quite true to our audience and our brand. We will continue the long-running tradition of a show that delivers top-notch guest speakers, bars, bands, vendors, room parties and beautiful vistas in tropical environments - regardless of the added noise some choose to bring to that canvas.
🤙We appreciate all of our Ohana (even the snippy ones) and look forward to seeing several hundred friendly and happy Villagers in June for the original Florida Tropical Tiki Weekender. ⛱️ Make sure to come see one of the best presenters in all of Tiki - Charles Phoenix! Book today at www.TheHukilau.com

12/26/2025

NEWS: Mai-Kai legends return to the stage for 69th anniversary celebration. More than 20 past performers from the Polynesian Islander R***e will participate in a two-day event Dec. 27-28 that honors the cultural legacy of the South Florida landmark. Check out the exclusive event preview for the full list of returning performers and more info on the anniversary celebration. Go to AtomicGrog.com or https://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2025/12/26/mai-kai-legends-return-to-the-stage-for-69th-anniversary-celebration/

The Mai-Kai is honoring its cultural legacy on its 69th anniversary, inviting more than 20 past performers from the Polynesian Islander R***e to participate in a two-day event Dec. 27-28 at the South Florida restaurant. The national historic landmark opened its doors Dec. 28, 1956, adding an authent...