Texas Tiki Round-up 09/03/2016

http://txtiki.wix.com/txtikiroundup2016

Aloha Texas Tikiphiles,

It's high season for tiki-ing! And as such it's high time we had another Texas Tiki Round-up. Please save the date Saturday, Sept. 3rd for our 7th Round-up at the Enchanted Lagoon in Austin.

I'm so excited to have Florida surf gods The Intoxicators! and The Disasteranuts back at the lagoon. We'll also enjoy the enchanting hapa haole Hawaiian band Combo Mahalo and DJ Atomic Mambo sounds of the islands.

For those new to the party, the Round-up is our almost annual gathering of tikiphiles and like-minded Texans at our house in Austin, which we call the Enchanted Lagoon. It is one night only of music, cocktails, swimming, mini-golf, vintage alohawear, tiki and vintage vendors and relaxation in our tiki room, Second Floor-a Bora Bora.

It usually starts around 7pm and goes very late. It is generally an adult party. Kids are not expressly forbidden, but we'll have a large crowd in a large yard that is fairly dark with lots of un-fenced water features.

As in past years we will be asking for a small monetary donation to help cover costs of the food, bands, etc. and food offerings will be gratefully accepted as well.

If you are interested in vending, please contact me.

More info will follow soon, including list of nearby hotels in SW Austin.

Keep up to date with Texas Tiki news on the Texas Tikiphiles Facebook page too.

Yee-haw and cheers!

Your local tiki hostess,
Julie aka Koitiki

[ Edited by: Koitiki 2016-07-26 21:31 ]

[ Edited by: koitiki 2016-07-30 19:38 ]

Drats! We leave a few days earlier for our big national parks vacation...

[ Edited by: mikehooker 2016-06-20 20:56 ]

We will be there. Last one was an absolute BLAST!

Right on! Glad you'll make it again this year!

Out-of-towners- please note that since the party is on a holiday weekend, the hotels are filling up. Make your reservations now! Below are a few to check out. The party is near the intersection of 290W and FM1826. Hotels near the Hwy71/Ben White and IH-35 intersection are also a decent choice.

La Quinta: http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ177&propId=177
4424 S. Mopac Expressway
512/899-3000

Heart of Texas Motel: http://www.heartoftexasmotel.com/
5303 Hwy 290 W
512/892-0644

Extended Stay America:
http://www.extendedstayamerica.com/property/Extended-Stay-America-Austin-Southwest-hotel.html
5100 Hwy 290 W
512/892-4316

Holiday Inn Express: http://www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/sunset-valley/aussv/hoteldetail
4892 Hwy 290 W
800/467-8091

Closest: Hampton Inn
http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/texas/hampton-inn-austin-oak-hill-AUSOHHX/index.html

Sleep Inn: http://www.sleepinn.com/hotel-dripping_springs-texas-TXE80
2720 East US Hwy. 290, Dripping Springs
512/858-2400

Also, CJ who has come to the party before, let me know they have several air bnb rooms very close:
Here's the master bedroom:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/230976
And here's the other one:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/234194

Website is up and taking RSVP's!

http://txtiki.wix.com/txtikiroundup2016

Aloha Tx Tikiphiles!

We are busy beautfiying and tikifying the Enchanted Lagoon for your enjoyment at the Tiki Roundup.

RSVP's are rolling in. To RSVP go to Paypal.com and send money via friends and family to [email protected]. Suggested donation is $25 per person. That includes everything, even a free ticket for door prizes. We've got some cool stuff- carvings by Amate, a painting and print by William Flint, something from each vendor and more!

New vendors announced:
Jay Brooks of Aloha Texas Tiki Co. (Houston)
Hempton's Retro Threads (Austin)
Kenike's Tiki (personal collection)
Trader Trixie (Etsy/online)

Mahalo for the RSVP's I've received so far. I'll be sending confirmation emails out periodically, and will email the address the week of the party. Don't wait too long to let me know you're coming. Once we reach capacity, RSVP's will be closed.

IMPORTANT INFO Please note this is a private party at my house. Only those who RSVP and receive a confirmation email will be admitted. If you would like to invite friends, please let me know their names and have them RSVP too. Thanks for your understanding in making this a comfortable sized crowd with fun, well-mannered guests that treat each other and our place with respect.

Cheers,
Koitiki

The Texas Tiki Round-up is excited to be working with Austin's Booze Professionals, The Austin Shaker! If you haven't made it to this cool store yet, stop by and check out their great selection and many bar tools.

THEAUSTINSHAKER.COM

Just a heads up- the Tiki Roundup is a month away! The deadline for RSVP's is only a few weeks away on Aug. 20th or until we reach capacity. Don't miss out!

Aloha Tx tikiphiles,

We are less than a month away from the Roundup! Woohoo! If you haven't yet, please send your RSVP's as soon as possible. I will need a headcount to order food and beverage. I'm accepting them until Aug. 20th -OR- when we reach capacity. So don't miss out!

http://txtiki.wixsite.com/txtikiroundup2016

To RSVP- go to Paypal.com and choose Send money via friends and family to [email protected]. Suggested donation is $25.

A little more info:

RSVP is required.

When is the party?
September 3rd 7pm-very late

Where is it?
Our house, The Enchanted Lagoon, Southwest Austin, Tx. The event address will be emailed to those who RSVP the week of the party (or email me).

Who is invited?
Tiki Centralites, Texas Tikiphiles on email and Facebook, and friends of those. This is not a public party, but those who RSVP are welcome to invite a few friends who you trust and know will be respectful that this is our home. Just let me know and have them RSVP.

Are kids invited?
This is essentially an adult party. We have a large yard that is dark with multiple water features that are not fenced. There is no lifeguard and our house is not childproofed. That being said, if you cannot find a sitter for the keikis, we will not turn you away!

Is it free?
We're asking for a suggested donation of $25 per person to help cover some of the costs. We organize this party ourselves for the love of Polynesian Pop and don't make a profit. Your rsvp donation includes all food, beverage and entertainment, even a free entry for door prizes. This year a portion of each rsvp donation as well as beverage tips will benefit charity.

So what's happening?
Fabulous bands and dj on the lanai. And food and tiki beverage, tiki mini-golf, swimming, lounging in the upstairs tiki room, dancing and hula hooping.

What to wear?
Wear your vintage aloha shirts and tiki dresses, or anything tropical. Bring your swimsuit if you'd like to dip in the lagoon. Ladies, comfortable shoes are suggested for the uneven terrain, and spikes aren't allowed on the golf greens.

What to bring?
As always, we encourage everyone to bring a food or drink item to share. That would be awesome, and is greatly appreciated, but not required. Bring your swimsuit and towel (Seriously. Put it in the car. Everyone changes their mind after awhile and wants to jump in). A hula hoop if you like. And don't forget a little something to throw in the charity tip jar and if you'd like to purchase something from the wonderful vendors!

Do you need any help?
Why, yes. Glad you asked. We could definitely use more volunteers. We could use some help the day before setting up, and the night of the party it will all be easy tasks that are less than an hour. Maybe as easy as making sure we still have ice and the torches stay lit. Please email me if you're willing to lend a hand. Mahalo to those who've already volunteered! I will email you soon!

Keep up with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/texastikiphiles/

Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Mahalo!
Julie

I'm so looking forward to some delicious authentic cuisine from the Big Kahuna at the Roundup! You can find them at 5000 Burnet Rd. in Austin.

Super excited! Texas Tiki Powers unite!

More entertainment added! The Tiki Torches from Dallas will be bringing us their unique sounds of exotica and Miss Alice Berry will accompany them on a few tunes as well!

Vivian Locke of Island Rhythms Hula Co. will be joining us again this year as well!

Woot!

Tx Tiki Roundup 2016 is now SOLD OUT! Sorry there will be no tickets at the gate.

Mahalo to everyone who sent a donation. If you donated for guests who will not arrive with you, please make sure I have their names. Check your email and spam folders for the txtiki emails coming soon with more info. Address will be emailed the week of the party to those who rsvp'd.

Can't wait to see everyone!

This was such a fun event. It was my first time and I cannot wait to go back! I even wrote a little blog post about it!

http://www.girlinthejitterbugdress.com