Post #422667 by tiki_kiliki on Mon, Dec 8, 2008 12:28 PM

Ok all you beachcombers, beatniks, bongo-beaters, tiki-carvers, mixologists, and exotica disciples from around the globe - grab your conch shell, grass skirt, aloha wear and that favorite bottle of rum and begin to prepare yourself for the 8th annual pilgrimage to most intimate Tiki festival in the world.
 
Announcing…

It’s time to make those plans to attend what promises to be a most memorable Polynesian Pop weekend as Tikiphiles unite!! We’re pleased to announce the entertainers that will bring you intoxicating tunes, the dazzlers that will provide mesmerizing performances, the seminars and presentations that will leave you spellbound and of course an incredible night at the historic Mai-Kai Restaurant! The full weekend’s schedule goes live in January. DON’T FORGET TO MAKE YOUR MAI-KAI RESERVATIONS NOW – FOR THOSE FIRST TIMERS, THE MAI-KAI DINNER IS JUNE 13 – YOU’LL HAVE 2 SHOWS TO CHOOSE FROM AND CAN CALL 954.563.3272 TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY  

We are responding to the strain on the economy, as we know it’s on everyone’s mind. Check out our ticket and hotel room prices for some big discounts this coming year – our weekend passes are considerably less and a great value!! Don’t delay and get your tickets now - prices go up 3/1/09!!  

We are so pleased to announce this year’s Headliner

Los Straitjackets!

Set Sail on the 3 Hour Tour Aboard the Tikki Beach Yacht – only 65 tickets remain!

Harold Golen Gallery of Miami presents the Hukilau Tiki Art Show

We have many first time guests to Hukilau as well as many return presenters and performers:
 
Please welcome these First Time Entertainers to our Island:
*From Beyond: Los Straitjackets
*From Tampa: The Stolen Idols
*From Boca Raton: Gypsy Blue Acoustic Revue
*From Miami: The Van Orsdels
*From Tampa: DJ Lounge Laura Taylor
*From Miami: DJ Laura of Miami
*The Titillating Tidbits of Dancers Candy Del Rio and Sable Sin Cyr
 
and of course the first ever Hukilau Room Crawl!!

Those returning to Hukilau:
*King Kukulele returns as Master of Ceremonies
*Jeff “Beachbum” Berry with “Who’s Your Daddy?” a Mai-Tai Paternity Test
*Jeff Chenault with “More Sounds from Sophisticated Savages” Exotica Music Seminar
*Marina the Mermaid and her school of tail flapping beauties
*Surf Sounds of The Intoxicators
 
This year’s activities will be centered around the tropical Bahia Cabana Resort. Lots of activities will be in the summer sun so please plan accordingly. Check out our Tips From the Natives on the site so that you can be prepared for South Florida weather. All events will continue rain or shine.  

Look for upcoming sculpts of the 2009 Munktiki Mug and we are also thrilled to announce that Tiki Tony will lend us a hand by designing the official Tiki pendant for Hukilau 2009! Hukilau Glassware, T-shirts and other keepsakes will be available at the event only – Hukilau merchandise will not be sent out this year (before or after the event) but can be reserved and picked up at the event only.

Thanks to the lovely wahine Heelgrinder for the amazing website and to all of our entertainers that have shared their music to be played as you browse the site.

See you in June 2009 – we’ll be waiting for you! Let the countdown begin!

Yee-Haw & Aloha,
Tiki Kiliki
TheHukilau.com