Inuhele, Atlanta grow together into a Tiki powerhouse

Updated Feb. 9, 2025

From humble beginnings, Inuhele: Atlanta’s Tiki Weekend has risen to become one of the must-visit events of the year for tikiphiles, an alternative to the many summer events and an eclectic mix of modern and vintage art, music and culture. The sixth annual weekender returns Jan 24-26 at the downtown Omni hotel, with Saturday night’s luau and live music at the historic Trader Vic’s nearby.

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Artist Derek Yaniger and some of the official mugs at Inuhele 2023. (Photos by Hurricane Hayward)
Artist Derek Yaniger and some of the official mugs at Inuhele 2023. (Photos by Hurricane Hayward)

Jan 24-26 – Inuhele: Atlanta’s Tiki Weekend at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Olympic Park and Trader Vic’s. Featuring expert symposiums, artists and vendor marketplace, live music and entertainment, authentic luau, rum and cocktail tastings, plus more.
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Advance sales end Wednesday (Jan. 15) at 11:59 p.m., so don’t miss out. Weekend passes, priced at $225, may be available at the event if any remain. Day passes won’t be sold. Save $50 in advance when you order a standard pass ($175) online, which includes entry to the vendor hall; panels all weekend; live contests, bands and shows; live demos; the Big Uke Jam, Caftan Strut, Swizzle Swap, and more. Already sold out is the VIP pass, which includes entry to Thursday’s welcome party, early entry to the vending hall, a ticket to the Saturday night luau, a VIP swag bag, plus other VIP events.

What started as a bus tour of the city’s vibrant home Tiki bars in 2018 has evolved into a full-blown convention-style event in a city known for its pop-culture conventions. Like many of those fan-centric gatherings, Inuhele puts guests and VIPs into the same immersive fishbowl together. Like other Tiki conventions, the atmosphere is based on a shared love of Polyesian Pop art and culture.

The annual Swizzle Swap, as seen in 2023, is a staple at Inuhele. (Photo by Hurricane Hayward)
The annual Swizzle Swap, as seen in 2023, is a staple at Inuhele. (Photo by Hurricane Hayward)

Inuhele has relocated to the Omni after one year at the Marriott Century Center and the past four years at the Atlanta Sheraton Downtown. Located in the heart of the Centennial Park District (built for the 1996 Olympics), the hotel is also adjacent to State Farm Arena and the Georgia World Congress Center. In addition to skyline views, guests can enjoy many nearby attractions (World of Coca Cola, Georgia Aquarium, Center for Civil and Human Rights, Center for Puppetry Arts). The pet-friendly hotel also boasts a heated pool, fitness center, plus three restaurants.

It’s just 1.3 miles to the Hilton Atlanta and its famous subterranean Trader Vic’s, est. 1976. One of the last remaining restaurants built during the lifetime of company founder Victor Bergeron, the vintage space is notable for its decor and artwork, which remain relatively unchanged after nearly 50 years.
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The Frigidaires from Atlanta will perform Saturday night at Trader Vic's. (Official photo)
The Frigidaires from Atlanta will perform Saturday night at Trader Vic’s. (Official photo)

Check out our interview below with Jonathan Chaffin, who founded Inuhele with his wife, Allison. Together, they also run Horror In Clay, producing horror-themed Tiki mugs, barware, art, and accessories. The couple likes to keep the event very much a family-run passion project, and it shows. Their self-funded FlipKat Productions depends on ticket sales to pay for the event, along with a growing list of sponsors.

Event sponsors for 2025 include Trader Vic’s, Don the Beachcomber; The Bamboo Room Tiki Bar; Tiki Underground; The Luau Lads and Lark’s Head Rum; Spiribam (Chairman’s Reserve, Rhum J.M, Clement Rhum); Tandauy Rum; Bacardi (Bacardi Ocho, Santa Teresa 1796, Havana Club); Hilton Head Distillery; BG Reynolds Cocktail Syrups; Tip Top Cocktails, Fresca Mixed; Cerveza Pacifico beer; Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co.; Black Lagoon Coffee; and Uke Republic.

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Take 5 with Jonathan Chaffin

With minimal editing for space and clarity, here’s an insightful Q&A with the co-founder of Inuhele.

Jonathan Chaffin with Hurricane Hayward at Inuhele 2023. (Atomic Grog photos)
Jonathan Chaffin with Hurricane Hayward at Inuhele 2023. (Atomic Grog photos)

Question: This will be the sixth Inuhele weekender. How do you think the event and the Atlanta Tiki scene have evolved since the first event in 2019?

Answer: The Atlanta Tiki scene and Inuhele have both grown together; but the passion for hospitality and Tiki have been an Atlanta tradition for a long time. There is a reason Trader Vic built an outpost here, and had competition like the Dobbs House Luau and Trader Eng’s. There’s a reason The Hukilau started here, and Tiki Torch Nights continued for years. Atlanta loves hospitality, and Tiki should always be characterized by great immersive hospitality.

We started the Atlanta Tiki Homebar Tour the year prior. At the time, the Atlanta Tiki scene had some activity. Paul Senft was giving seminars at Trader Vic’s; Derek Yaniger, Horror In Clay, and Tiki Zombie vended at Dragon Con and local events; The Atlanta Tiki Revival Society was getting its start; and there was plenty of surf music. There were maybe a dozen home Tiki bars that I knew of, and most didn’t know each other. The commercial Tiki bars at the time included Trader Vic’s, SOS Tiki Bar (opened in November 2015), Tiki Iniki (opened in November 2018 and closed in September 2019), and Tiki Tango (opened in February 2019 and closed in June 2022). The first Inuhele had about 200 people and incorporated a bus tour that visited four professional bars and incorporated the 2019 Atlanta Tiki Homebar Tour into Sunday’s activities. Anything involving busses and Atlanta traffic is a feat of logistics, to say the least, and we stopped incorporating the homebar tour after that first year.

Art from around the Tiki world is featured at Inuhele. (Official photo)
Art from around the Tiki world is featured at Inuhele. (Official photo)

Flash forward, and the Atlanta Tiki scene has more than 28 amazing home bars, many of which have been on our homebar tour, and the community ties are strong. Many of the various groups of Tiki fans have cross-pollinated and become friends, which is the whole point. Inuhele has always been about the folks that love to experience and share hospitality, and Polynesian Pop art is a great lens to see that through. Inuhele itself grows bigger and more complex every year and attracts an international audience. One thing that hasn’t changed is we want to build community, and share and learn from each other. And from the professional artists who work in the Tiki style, and those with experience throwing backyard luaus and building home and professional Tiki bars. Over the years, we’ve had titans of Tiki like Crazy Al Evans, Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, Sven Kirsten, Derek Yaniger, Marie King, VanTiki, Brother Cleve, “Typhoon Tommy” Allsmiller, Headhunter Ray, Tiki Rancher, and many more come teach the Atlanta community. We also have specialists speak about best practices running a Tiki bar or attraction – not just behind the stick but other back-of-house skills – to the point that some bars send their new hires.

Q: Was there a reason for the move to the Omni? What do you think this venerable venue offers that the previous host hotels didn’t?

A: Inuhele moved to the Omni because of a lot more proximate amenities like more restaurants on site and a gargantuan show floor. With the change in ownership at the Sheraton (now the Courtland Grand) a few years ago, a fair amount of the event staff on the hotel side who knew and loved Inuhele moved to the Omni, making our transition easier. I expect the amenities and staff experience at the Omni to live up their reputation and be a positive change for our voyagers.

Trader Vic's in Atlanta is known for its classic decor and cocktails. (Photos by Hurricane Hayward during Inuhele 2023)
Trader Vic’s in Atlanta is known for its classic decor and cocktails. (Photos by Hurricane Hayward during Inuhele 2023)

Q: It’s great to see Trader Vic’s hosting a main event. Besides this historic venue, what do you think Inuhele offers that makes it distinctive from other events?

A: All events have their own character, of course, but I think Inuhele is probably a little weirder. We have a large focus on providing A LOT of quality programming at a baseline price (like a comic convention) and aren’t shy about getting way into the weeds (take this year’s panel on Intro to Servos for English Majors, for example). We want to educate the home bar owner and backyard luau thrower with presentations that are fun and useful but also potentially rigorous for a Polynesian history scholar or Tiki bar owner. We try and amplify new speakers, who may not even be into Tiki, if they can teach our community something. Also, Inuhele brings guests and attendees from all over the world to experience the Atlanta Tiki community, and we want to make them welcome no matter what else they may want to check out in Atlanta while they’re here (and there is A LOT).

Q: What presenters, entertainment, or other new (or returning) features are you looking forward to this year? Also, can you tell us a little bit about the official merch?

A sample of the official 2025 Inuhele tapa design, available on Spoonflower. This pattern will also be used on the Mai Tai glass available at the event.
A sample of the official 2025 Inuhele tapa design, available on Spoonflower. This pattern will also be used on the Mai Tai glass available at the event.

A: First off, I’m looking forward, as I always do, to seeing my friends come visit from all over, particularly those from California, the Pacific Northwest, Ohio, New York, and scores of bars I love. Bosko is an art hero of mine, so having him speak, share his art, and do a Q&A after a screening of Bosko and the Rebirth of Tiki with producer Rob Wilson is pretty exciting for me. After a looong hiatus, we’re going to take a stab at a bartending people’s choice award, featuring four local bars brought in by Bacardi competing for a nifty prize. I’m looking forward to seeing how that shakes out. We have more music than ever before, and my old friends When Ukuleles Attack?! are back, and doing the BIG Uke Jam. Also, we have several bartenders sharing their riffs on more “molecular sciencey” kinds of cocktails, and I think that’s going to be really neat. Merch-wise, the mug is one we’ve wanted to do for a LONG time. It’s lidded and available in multiple colors. There are also Mai Tai glasses, an official tapa pattern up on Spoonflower, and some other goodies. Also, I’ve really enjoyed building some new set pieces for the Forbidden Garden Stage at the Omni with my friends this year, and look forward to working with and experiencing Inuhele vicariously through the adventures of our volunteers. (Note: Inuhele volunteers are amazing. Thank you!).

Q: What does the future hold for Inuhele? Is there another homebar crawl in the works?

A: There will definitely be a 2025 homebar crawl (our seventh or eighth, I lost count). Likely in the spring this year. Email me if you’re interested in considering being on it, although we already have several interested parties! (Some of whom may have events going at the Omni during Inuhele. Check the Adventure Board.) As far as what does the future hold? I don’t know; but as long as its fun, I’ll face it with a Mai Tai or mocktail with all my friends from Inuhele, and we’ll keep building and learning together.

Inuhele 2025 highlights

Here’s a breakdown of what we’re looking forward to seeing, along with a more detailed schedule. We hope to see you in Atlanta!

Guests, seminars, panels and classes

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Paradise Reimagined: Deep Inside the Mai-Kai Restoration (Sunday, 11:30 a.m.) – with Jim “Hurricane” Hayward. After more than three years and $20 million, South Florida’s 68-year-old mid-century marvel has been lovingly returned to its vintage glory by a dedicated team of Tiki imagineers and artisans. Now featuring modern infrastructure and an enhanced experiential entryway, the historic Polynesian restaurant is poised to remain relevant for decades to come. Journalist Jim “Hurricane” Hayward of The Atomic Grog blog has covered the project in rich detail since the 2020 closing. In this multimedia presentation, he’ll take you into every nook and cranny of the 2.7-acre property for an exclusive look at the reimagination and revival with photos, video and tips for your next trip.

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Don the Beachcomber at Inuhele 2025

Don the Beachcomber presentations, cocktails and merchandise. There will be multiple opportunities to learn more about the godfather of Tiki culture and the rebooted restaurant chain that bears his name. Don’t miss the opening celebration and cocktails with Marie King, director of beverage for 23 Restaurant Services (new owner of the Don the Beachcomber brand), at 12:30 p.m. Friday.

The Beachcomber Things Going On (Saturday, 1:30 p.m.) will be hosted by King and creative director Justin Peterson. They will share news on where the concept is heading in 2025 and show off some of the new merchandise. King will also join Tiki treasure hunter Jason T. Smith for Don the Beachcomber: Hollywood to the Mob to the Big Screen (Saturday, 11:30 a.m.), which will explore the fascinating life and times of Donn Beach, uncovered during the making of the new documentary film The Donn of Tiki.

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Bosko Hrnjak in his vendor booth at Tiki Oasis in San Diego in August 2023. (Photos by Hurricane Hayward, Sven Kirsten)
Bosko Hrnjak in his vendor booth at Tiki Oasis in San Diego in August 2023. (Photos by Hurricane Hayward, Sven Kirsten)

The art (and story) of Bosko Hrnjak. The pioneering Tiki artist from Southern California will be busy at Inuhele. Catch a screening of the documentary Bosko and the Rebirth of Tiki at 5:30 p.m. Friday, followed by a Q&A hosted by filmmaker Rob Wilson. In addition to vending in the marketplace all weekend, Bosko will give two lectures filled with exclusive images: Bosko’s Artistic Development (Saturday, 4 p.m.) and San Diego Tiki and the Southern Connection (Sunday, 11:30 a.m.).

Bosko is widely credited with reviving the lost art of Tiki sculpture, recreating full-size carvings and ceramics in the early days of the 1990s revival. He designed and outfitted the first revival-era Tiki bar in North America, then went on to contribute works to hundreds of commercial spaces around the world. His handmade pieces have been exhibited at galleries worldwide, and his work has been featured in numerous books, newspapers and magazines.

As usual, the artist was ahead of the curve with the release of Bosko and the Rebirth of Tiki in 2018, predating today’s swarm of Tiki documentaries. The insightful film follows Bosko through his childhood in Los Angeles, education at Art Center College of Design and his unsung, pioneering work.

The Luau Lads and Tiki Lindy at Inuhele 2024

Mixology tips from the experts featuring the Luau Lads, Tiki Lindy, many more. Some very qualified mixologists will help you plan your next party or up your cocktail game. Among the most notable:

Luau 101: Mastering the Art of the Perfect Party (Friday, 3 p.m.) will feature tips on everything from easily creating large platters of tidbits to crafting the perfect cocktail menu from the author of Field Guide to Pupus, Tidbits & Exotic Provisions. In Mad Science Tiki Lounge Cocktails (Saturday, 3 p.m.), Tiki Lindy will explore the geeky side of mixology. The seasoned caterer and bartender with nearly two decades of experience will also host a meet-and-greet and signing of her new book, Guide to Tropical Potions & Exotic Elixirs.

The Joy of Milk Punch (Saturday, 1 p.m.) will include a step-by-step guide to making and clarifying a batched cocktail with the Luau Lads, aka Michael Bloom and Kurt Rogers. These professional bartenders have taken their a love for Tiki to the next level with a consulting business, their own mixers and rum, and their own event (Castaway in their hometown of Jacksonville, Fla.) Get a taste of their Lark’s Head rum during a meet-and-greet Friday at 1:30 p.m.

Other seminars to look for include Elevate Your Home Bar with MacKay Wilford (Friday, 6 p.m.), and Mixology Method: Invent Your Own Cocktails & Make them Delicious with Keith Hudgins (Saturday, 10 a.m.).

• More at Inuhele.com: Panels and presentations | More presentations
Guests, seminars and classes | More presenters, panels

Live bands and entertainment

Both the Omni and Trader Vic’s will offer live entertainment on Friday and Saturday. The hotel will feature performances from 12:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday.

Inuhele 2025 entertainment at the Omni

Meanwhile, Trader Vic’s will host Saturday night’s luau at 6:30 p.m. in a special event space featuring a Polynesian show as well as Mondo Hammondo. At 8:30, The Frigidaires and Elzig will perform a general admission show open to all Trader Vic’s guests. A shuttle will run between the Omni and Trader Vic’s on Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m.

Inuhele 2025 entertainment at Trader Vic's

Here’s a rundown on all the performers:

Roman Angelos – The nom de plume of Brooklyn-based producer and composer Rich Bennett. The project was invented as a vehicle for the multi- instrumentalist to explore his obsession with exotica, film scores and library recordings of the 60s and 70s.

Vibexotica – A tropical exotica band based in Raleigh, N.C., that brings the moods of beach days, summer nights, and lowbrow sophistication to indulge your escapist fantasies.

When Ukuleles Attack?! – They’re really a band, not just four very silly people who sing and play ukuleles together. Catch them leading a uke jam on Friday, and performing on Saturday.

Mondo Hammondo and When Ukuleles Attack?! at Inuhele 2025

Elzig & the South of Memphis Band – Formed from the ashes of the Atlanta horror punk band the Spectremen, Dan Kelly’s new vision consists of combining the neon lights of the Vegas Strip with a bucket of a Deep Southern graveyard dirt.

The Honolulu Millionaires – Ted Jorin and three wisecracking animatronic parrots named Lucky, Lefty and Big Red are the star of the show, but don’t forget the human band that includes slide guitar, bass, keyboard and drums. Milwaukee’s only Hawaiian band with singing birds started playing around 2018, performing classics by the likes of Don Ho and the Mills Brothers.

Mondo Hammondo – One of many musical diversions by Matthew Kaminsky, the organist for the Atlanta Braves, this adventurous project allows him to dive into exotica, bachelor pad, space age pop, Hawaiian, and ultra-lounge jazz.

The Frigidaires – Melding memorable, kinetic instrumentals with full, three-part harmonies, the Atlanta area band released its debut album, Play it Cool, in January 2024. Keep an eye out for a new album, Hot Vacation.

Mahealani’s Polynesian Entertainment – Perpetuating Hawaiian, Tahitian, Maori and Samoan culture through entertaining and educational experiences. The troupe strives to inspire aloha aina (love of the land).

More on the performers at Inuhele.com

Trading Post: The vendor marketplace

Merchant booths will be open on Friday (12:30 a.m.-7 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.), and Sunday (10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.). Look for artists and vendors from around the world selling their wares.

Confirmed vendors include Aloha Art & Alligators, the Black Lagoon Room, Bosko Hrnjak, Bryan Fyffe, Bulinski Effect Pedals, Castaway Grotto, Derek Yaniger, High Water Hideaway, Jim Stacy’s Woodland Giant Shipworks, Kamoa a ka he’e, Kymm! Bang, Lotu Lounge, Oakwash, RarabirdArt and PrimitivaDiva, RetroVerte, SkaterDaterDude, Slewis Curious, Tavi’s Taonga, Tiki Kitchen Studio, Todd Ashbaugh, and Weena Bee Tiki Art.

More on the vendors at Inuhele.com

Inuhele 2025 daily schedule

Note: This is not a complete list and is subject to change. Please check the official schedule or the event check-in desk for the most accurate info. Events will be divided into the Atrium level (mainly the seminars, classes, bands and Trading Post) and the 15th floor lounges (sponsored parties and events).

You can't miss Jim Stacy and his Woodland Giant Shipworks in the Trading Post. (Photo by Hurricane Hayward at Inuhele 2023)
You can’t miss Jim Stacy and his Woodland Giant Shipworks in the Trading Post. (Photo by Hurricane Hayward at Inuhele 2023)

FRIDAY

ATRIUM
• Registration from noon to 8 p.m. Vendor marketplace from 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Five seminars from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Jungle and Lanai rooms.
• DJ and bands from 12:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on the Tiki Hut Stage, Coastal Closet Swap (5-6 p.m.) and Photobooth with the Bird (7-9 p.m.) in the Forbidden Garden.

15TH FLOOR
• Opening celebration (12:30 p.m.), VIP cocktail hour (3:30 p.m.), charity rum symposium with Paul Senft (5:30 p.m.), and Bacardi cocktail competition (8 p.m.) in the Centennial Lounge.
• Inuhele welcome party with Jonathan Chaffin (2 p.m.), Cerveza Pacifico tasting (3:30 p.m.), Tiki Underground party (8 p.m.) in the Sarge room.
• Lark’s Head Rum tasting with the Luau Lads (1:30 p.m.), Tip Top Cocktails meet-and-greet (6:30 p.m.), LGBTQ+ meet-up (9 p.m.) in the Phoenix room.

Special guests at Inuhele 2025 include rum expert and writer Paul Senft (left) and author Kevin Quigley.
Special guests at Inuhele 2025 include rum expert and writer Paul Senft (left) and author Kevin Quigley.

SATURDAY

ATRIUM
• Registration from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendor marketplace from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 13 seminars from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Jungle, Lanai and Sandbar rooms.
• Bands from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the Tiki Hut Stage plus Mah Jongg lessons (12:30 p.m.), and Polynesian dance classes (2:30 and 3:30 p.m.) in the Forbidden Garden.

15TH FLOOR
• Hilton Head Distillery meet-and-greet (10:30 a.m.), charity rum symposium with Paul Senft (12:30 p.m.), VIP cocktail hour (2:30 p.m.) in the Centennial Lounge.
• Bacardi tasting (10:30 a.m.), Tanduay tasting (1 p.m.), Bamboo Room party (4 p.m.) in the Sarge room.
• Fresca Mixed tasting (11 a.m.), Spiribam tasting (1:30 p.m.) in the Phoenix room.

TRADER VIC’S
• Ticketed luau dinner at 6:30 p.m., bands at 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.

SUNDAY

• Three seminars from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., plus vendor marketplace from 10 a.m. to noon, and Caftan Strut (11:30 a.m.) in the Atrium. The Aloha Community Potluck (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) wraps up the event in the Centennial Lounge.

Paradise Reimagined: Deep Inside the Mai-Kai Restoration is the closing presentation at 11:30, so we hope everyone survives the weekend and joins us for a fond finale. Aloha!

Official sites and social media
Inuhele: Website | Facebook: Page and group | Instagram
Horror in Clay: Website | Facebook | Instagram

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