Updated July 12
The world’s second longest-running Tiki weekender returned to South Florida for its 23nd gathering, bringing together enthusiasts from around the world for four days of music, symposiums, artists and vendors, cocktails, and much more. Most signifcantly 2025 marked the return to the historic Mai-Kai restaurant for the first time since 2019, returning the event to its full glory.
More Hukilau 2025 recaps
• Tikiphiles flock to The Hukilau and the Mai-Kai for special events
• Photos, video: Mai-Kai unveils two large tiki carvings during The Hukilau
• The Hukilau brings special events, guest bartenders, unique cocktails
The Hukilau 2025 – June 5-8 at the Beachcomber Resort & Club in Pompano Beach and Mai-Kai restaurant in Oakland Park. Featuring live music (The Untamed Youth, The Swingin’ Palms, The Sound Minds, The Hilo Hi-Flyers, Slowey and the Boats, Eva & Kully, The Intoxicators, The Disasternauts, Skinny Jimmy Stingray), special guests, symposiums and classes, guest cocktail bars, pool parties, Tiki Treasures Bazaar, plus more.
• The Hukilau on social media: Instagram | Facebook page and group
The Hukilau flashback: Social media highlights
• Jump below: Pool party & bands | Bars & cocktails | Tiki Treasures Bazaar | Miscellaneous fun | The Mai-Kai
VIDEO AND PHOTO OVERVIEWS
BANDS & POOL PARTIES
BARS & COCKTAILS
TIKI TREASURES BAZAAR
MISCELLANEOUS FUN
THE MAI-KAI
MORE HUKILAU 2025 RECAPS
Photos, video: Mai-Kai unveils two large tiki carvings during The Hukilau 2025
Guests are now greeted by two towering tikis in the restaurant’s reimagined entry area, one created locally by a familiar artist, the other in Arizona by a veteran carver.
Tikiphiles flock to the Mai-Kai for special events
The beginning of the summer season brought a cavalcade of unique special events and happenings to the historic restaurant.
The Hukilau brings special events, guest bartenders, unique cocktails
Mai-Kai bar program reaches new heights, audience in June as creative drinks get spotlight.
• Mai-Kai welcomes The Hukilau guest bartenders with exclusive dinner
• Beverage director reunites with old friends at The Hukilau finale
HUKILAU 2025 PREVIEWS
Hukilau 2025: Symposiums and schedule for 23rd Tiki weekender in South Florida
Tikiphiles and fans of retro culture flock to South Florida from around the world June 5-8 for unique classes and symposiums, distinctive merchandise, dozens of guest bartenders, plus multiple days and nights at the Mai-Kai.
Best of both worlds at The Hukilau 2025: Beachfront resort with full Mai-Kai experience
For the first time, the 23rd Tiki weekender will take place at both the oceanfront Beachcomber Resort and the historic Mai-Kai restaurant, restoring the event to its pre-2020 format. Special features include a two-day Tiki bar-building class, multiple Mai-Kai events, plus more.
HUKILAU 2024 RECAPS
The Hukilau highlights: Photos and memories from 2024 Tiki weekender
Live coverage, photos and video from social media
Inside the Molokai Bar and tour of the Mai-Kai restoration
MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
UPDATES: The Tiki Times: Exclusive events guide
Check the calendar for all of the major happenings around the world, from Tiki weekenders to rum festivals to marketplaces and music fests.
MAI-KAI UPDATES
Mai-Kai grand reopening and ongoing coverage
Latest news, photos and video coverage of the return of the historic landmark in South Florida.
Mai-Kai bar and cocktail news, reviews and exclusive insights
Get official updates and deep details as beverage director Cory Starr resurrects the storied bar program.
Answers to frequently asked questions about the Mai-Kai
Check out our handy guide featuring all the basics you need to know to plan your next trip to the South Florida landmark.
MORE ON THE MAI-KAI
Paradise Reimagined: Deep Inside the Mai-Kai Restoration
Attendees at Inuhele 2025 in Atlanta enjoyed an exclusive look at the reimagination and revival of the historic restaurant during a special multimedia presentation featuring photos, video and inside tips. Check out slideshow highlights, plus two walk-through videos with creative director “Typhoon Tommy” Allsmiller.
Mai-Kai timeline, 1956-2024: Iconic restaurant marks 68 years of Polynesian Pop history
As guests celebrate the $20 million restoration and reopening, take a look back at key dates and events over the rich history of the South Florida restaurant.
Mai-Kai Restoration & Reopening Guide
Check out all past news, photos, video and deep details on the refurbishment and resurrection of the Polynesian palace.
Okole Maluna Society: The Mai-Kai Cocktail Guide
Hurricane Hayward reviews and rates the historic restaurant’s current and past tropical drinks, plus reveals a treasure trove of ancestor and exclusive tribute recipes.
THE HUKILAU PAST COVERAGE
2023
The Hukilau highlights: Photos and memories from Tiki weekender
The 21st annual event featured four days of nonstop music, cocktails and education on modern and historic Polynesian Pop at the oceanfront Beachcomber Resort in South Florida.
MORE: The Hukilau 2023 live coverage, photos and video from social media
2022
The Hukilau 2022: Daily recap, photos and video
The 20th Tiki weekender featured four days of live music, educational seminars, cocktails and rum tastings, plus lots more.
• The Mai-Kai’s new owner reveals renovation plans during The Hukilau
PREVIOUS YEARS
• 2021: Daily recap, photos and video | Zombie party is final challenge | Full coverage
• 2020: Virtual events honor The Hukilau, help those in need
• 2019: 10 highlights and photos | Social media recap | Full coverage
• 2018 social media recap | More highlights
• 2017 daily recaps, news, photos and video | More highlights
• More recaps: 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2002-2008
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