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Photos: 10 highlights from The Hukilau 2019 in Fort Lauderdale

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Hurricane Hayward

For a taste of what you can expect during this year’s whirlwind Tiki weekender in June, take a look back at last year’s festivities with dozens of photos and 10 memorable moments. Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events calendar, History, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Photo galleries, Restaurants, Rum, South Florida, The Tiki Times, The Week in Tiki, Tiki mugs | Tagged Ayme Harrison, B Ocean Resort, Bai, Big Toe, Cocktail Wonk, Crazy Al Evans, Daniele Dalla Pola, Dave Levy, Death or Glory, Dirty Dick, Disasternauts, Doc Parks, Don Q rum, Eekum Bookum, Georgi Radev, Gold Dust Lounge, Grider Adventure Art, Hale Pele, Hidden Harbor, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, Jeanie Grant, John Mulder, Kevin Beary, King Kukulele, Laki Kane, Libby Longlott, Mai-Kai, Marie King, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Matt Pietrek, Michael Grider, Mireille Thornton, Mystery Drink, Pagan Idol, Phoebe Esmon, Pia Dahlquist, Pier 66, Playboy, Polynesian Islander Revue, Porco Lounge & Tiki Room, Pualani Mossman Avon, Pusser's rum, Richard Oneslager, Robert Jimenez, Ron Ferrell, rum, Rum Island Pool Party, S.O.S. Tiki Bar, Sarah Clarke, Scotty Schuder, Shannon Mustipher, Sherill Gross, Sierra Kirk, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, Slowey and the Boats, Steve Remsberg, Surfer Joe, Swanky, The Hukilau, The Hula Girls, The Intoxicators, The Swingin' Palms, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki Diablo, Tiki Lovers, Tiki Tony, Tiki Tower, Tiki Tower Takeover, Tiki Underground, Tim "Swanky" Glasner, Tom Fowner, Tonga Hut, UnderTow, VanTiki, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper, Zombie Village | Leave a comment

The Hukilau 2019 latest news and updates

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Hurricane Hayward

Find out what events are sold out and get info on everything from the new smartphone app to the See Aloha charity auction. Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events calendar, History, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Restaurants, Rum, South Florida, The Tiki Times, Tiki mugs | Tagged Bai, Cocktail Wonk, Crazy Al Evans, Hukilau, Kern Mattei, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Matt Pietrek, Minimalist Tiki, Mireille Thornton, Okole Maluna Cocktail Academy, See Aloha, Swanky, Texas Tiki Podcast, The Hukilau, The Hula Girls, The Intoxicators, Tiki mug, Tim "Swanky" Glasner, Trader Vic's, Will Anders | Leave a comment

The Hukilau 2019 update: Last party at Pier Sixty-Six? Rooms, events selling fast as new cocktail classes added

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Hurricane Hayward

As The Hukilau fast approaches its 18th annual Tiki weekender in Fort Lauderdale in June, hotel rooms at the host Pier Sixty-Six have sold out, and the more popular classes and symposiums and classes are filling up. But new events are still being added, including a cocktail class on the rums of The Mai-Kai hosted by The Atomic Grog. Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events calendar, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, South Florida, The Tiki Times | Tagged Ayme Harrison, B Ocean Resort, Bai, Cocktail Wonk, Daniele Dalla Pola, Fort Lauderdale, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, Jeanie Grant, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Marie King, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Mireille Thornton, Okole Maluna Cocktail Academy, Pier 66, Richard Oneslager, Scotty Schuder, Shannon Mustipher, Steve Remsberg, Surfer Joe, The Hukilau, Tiki Diablo, Tiki Farm, Tiki Tower Takeover, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment

Hukilau 2019: Tickets on sale, book your room now for June 5-9 bash in Fort Lauderdale

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Hurricane Hayward

The Hukilau has announced an impressive lineup of bands, bars and booze experts as it launched a new website with tickets now on sale for the 18th annual Tiki weekender in Fort Lauderdale. Guests can also book rooms at two … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, South Florida, Tiki mugs | Tagged 4 Kahunas, Archipelago, Ayme Harrison, Brother Cleve, Cocktail Wonk, Death or Glory, Dirty Dick, Eekum Bookum, Esotico, Flask and Cannon, Foundation Tiki Bar, Gold Dust Lounge, Hidden Harbor, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, King Kukulele, Manolito, Marie King, Nu Lounge Bar, Pagan Idol, Pier 66, Scotty Schuder, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, Slowey and the Boats, Surfer Joe, The Hukilau, The Hula Girls, The Intoxicators, The SOS, The Volcanics, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki Diablo, Tiki Farm, Tiki TNT, Tiki Tony, Tiki Underground, Tikiyaki Orchestra, Tom Fowner, Tonga Hut, Trader Vic's, Trailer Happiness, UnderTow, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper, Zombie Village | Leave a comment

The Hukilau 2018 symposiums to include Disney Imagineer, Tiki on TV

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated Feb. 8, 2018 Polynesian Pop has always been deeply ingrained in American culture, from Tiki’s mid-century heyday through today. This symbiotic relationship will be explored in colorful detail during special symposiums at The Hukilau, the 17th annual Tiki weekender … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Disney World, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events, Film, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Resorts, South Florida | Tagged Angie Pontani, Brother Cleve, cocktails, Disney World, Fort Lauderdale, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, Kyle Barnes, Mai-Kai, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Nani Maka, Okole Maluna Cocktail Academy, Pier 66, Polynesian Resort, Ron Ferrell, rum, South Florida, Swanky, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki Diablo, Tiki Tony, Tom Fowner, Trader Sam's, Walt Disney World, Will Anders, Wreck Bar | Leave a comment

The Hukilau 2018 tickets on sale now: More bands, more bars, more Tiki!

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated Feb. 8, 2018 The Hukilau gave its loyal fans a New Year’s treat by announcing an expanded lineup for the East Coast’s largest Tiki-themed event, giving its regular “villagers” early access and discounts on tickets. The general public can … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Photo galleries, Recipes, Rum, South Florida | Tagged allspice liqueur, Angie Pontani, Angostura, Ayme Harrison, Bahia Cabana, Barney West, Beachbum Berry, Black Flamingos, Bob Thornton, Brother Cleve, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Critiki, Czarna Wolgastar, Daniele Dalla Pola, Dave Levy, Death or Glory, Demerara rum, Dirty Dick, Don The Beachcomber, Donella Vitale, Eekum Bookum, El Dorado rum, falernum, Flask and Cannon, Fort Lauderdale, Foundation Tiki Bar, Frankie’s Tiki Room, Garret Richard, Gold Dust Lounge, Hidden Harbor, Hukilau, Humuhumu, Ian Burrell, Joe Vitale, King Kukulele, Los Straitjackets, LuXotica Lounge, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Marie King, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martian Denny Orchestra, Martin Cate, Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, Mireille Thornton, Molokai bar, Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica Quartet, Mutiny on the Bounty, Nu Lounge Bar, Nu Nui Nui, O.F.T.D., Pagan Idol, Paul McFadyen, Pier 66, Plantation Rum, Polynesian Islander Revue, recipe, Rhum Barbancourt, Richard Oneslager, rum, Rum Island Pool Party, Rum Trader, S.O.S. Tiki Bar, Scotty Schuder, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, South Florida, surf, Swanky, The Exotics, The Intoxicators, The Madeira, The Royal Pacifics, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki, Tiki Diablo, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Tony, Tiki Tower Takeover, Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Tom Fowner, Tonga Hut, Trailer Happiness, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment

The Hukilau 2017: Updated schedule, drawing and silent auction announced with exclusive prizes

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Hurricane Hayward

LIVE COVERAGE: Recap, news, photos and video UPDATED The Hukilau: June 7-11, 2017, at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 and The Mai-Kai restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. Buy tickets now. * TheHukilau.com | Facebook: Page and Group | Twitter | Instagram … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Restaurants, South Florida | Tagged Angie Pontani, Blue Hawaii, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Daniele Dalla Pola, Dead Rocks, Dirty Dick, DJ James Brown's Sweat, DJ Lounge Laura Taylor, Elvis, Flask and Cannon, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Fort Lauderdale, Hidden Harbor, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, King Kukulele, Mai-Kai, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Mermers, Miami Dade Reef Guard Association, Mike Skinner, Molokai bar, Nu Lounge Bar, Okole Maluna Cocktail Academy, Pagan Idol, Pier 66, Polynesian Room, Ron Ferrell, Rum Island Pool Party, S.O.S. Tiki Bar, Scotty Schuder, Sip 'n Dip, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, Slip and the Spinouts, Slowly Shirley, South Florida, Stolen Idols, surf, Surfrajettes, Swanky, The Hula Girls, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki Tony, Tiki Tower Takeover, Tom Fowner, UnderTow, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment

Exclusive: The Hukilau’s Tiki Tower Takeover to feature rum ambassador Ian Burrell, international flair

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Hurricane Hayward

LIVE COVERAGE: Schedule, updates, news and photos The Hukilau, the East Coast’s largest and longest-running Tiki weekender, has confirmed an all-new lineup for one of its signature events during the 16th annual festivities in Fort Lauderdale in June. When the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Rum, South Florida, Tiki mugs | Tagged cocktails, Daniele Dalla Pola, Dirty Dick, Fort Lauderdale, Garret Richard, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Nu Lounge Bar, Pier 66, Richard Oneslager, rum, Scotty Schuder, Slowly Shirley, South Florida, Surfrajettes, Swanky, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Tony, Tiki Tower Takeover, Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Tom Fowner, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment

The Hukilau 2016 Day 2 photo recap: Savage Jungle Swimshow, Tiki Tower Takeover, Kickoff Party and Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Shag’s SkyLounge, After Party at Kreepy Tiki

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Hurricane Hayward

Highlights and photos from the 15th annual Polynesian Pop weekender in Fort Lauderdale. The memorable second day included two special events in the 17th floor Pier Top Ballroom: The Tiki Tower Takeover featuring five top bar teams from around the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Art, Cocktails, Events, Events, Events, Hukilau, Music, Photo galleries, Recipes, Rum, South Florida, Tiki mugs | Tagged All Day, Beachbum Berry, Big Toe, Brian Miller, Captivation, Clee Sobieski, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Critiki, Disasternauts, Don Q rum, Ed Hamilton, Eric October, Fort Defiance, Fort Lauderdale, Funky Derelict, Harold Golen Gallery, Hukilau, Humuhumu, Jason Lee and the R.I.P. Tides, Jim Stacy, King Kukulele, Kreepy Tiki, Latitude 29, Lost Lake, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martin Cate, N! Satterfield, Orgeat Works, Paradise City, Paul McGee, Pier 66, plum syrup, Quiet Villagers, recipe, Rhum Barbancourt, Rhum Clément, Ron Diplomatico, rum, Sailor Jerry, Shag, Shag’s SkyLounge, Slip and the Spinouts, Smuggler's Cove, South Florida, Sunken Harbor Club, Tanduay rum, The Master Ninja, Tiki Diablo, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Mondays With Miller, Tiki Tower Takeover, White Zombie, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment

New giant carved Tiki added to The Mai-Kai’s outdoor garden in time for 60th anniversary

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated June 2019 A new icon will greeted guests at the 60th anniversary celebration at the historic Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale. Looming 12 feet tall in the outdoor Tiki garden is Hiroa Nui, a new carving by a local artist … Continue reading →