Tiki a Go-Go

12/04/2025

Tips for First-Time Tiki-a-Go-Go attendees!

Headed to Tiki-a-Go-Go for the first time? Here are a few pro-tips to help you make the most of your weekend:

1.Plan Your Adventure
Check the schedule ahead of time. Some symposiums fill fast — have a few picked out each day that are your “must-sees.”

2. Stay Hydrated (With Water Too!)
Between cocktails, workshops, and dancing to the bands - don’t forget to sip some H₂O!

3. Bring Your Camera (or charge your phone!)
Not only are there fun photo ops but you'll want pics of all the bands , presenters and your new friends.

4. Pack a Tote or Extra Bag
Our Retro Tiki Marketplace is dangerously good. Leave room in your suitcase for all your treasures.

5. Arrive Early for Popular Sessions
If something is high on your list, get there 10–15 minutes ahead — especially presentations.

6. Say Aloha to Someone New
You’re surrounded by tikiphiles, artists, adventurers, and collectors. The community is the magic. We love it when someone says - " I met them at Tiki-a-Go-Go " !

7. Try Something New
A cocktail you’ve never had, a presentation topic that’s outside your normal interests — surprise yourself.

8. Dress the Part
Aloha wear, vintage, mid-century, themed outfits… this is your chance to wear THAT outfit.

9. Don’t Miss the Nights
The Ballroom turns into the concert hall and the villas become themed room parties after dark — different vibe, different energy, all unforgettable.

10.Relax and Have Fun
Your weekend is meant to transport you. Lean in, explore, and enjoy the ride.

11/29/2025

✨ Small Business Saturday is Here! ✨

Get ready to celebrate the makers, dreamers, and creators who keep the Tiki spirit alive!

Saturday is Small Business Saturday, but you don’t have to wait to shop small.

Our updated Tiki-a-Go-Go Vendor Page is now live, filled with amazing artists, carvers, designers, and merchants. Visit their shops, follow their pages, and start supporting them today!

Don’t wait for Saturday, shop small all week long.

www.tikiagogoevent.com/vendors

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Tiki-a-Go-Go

We just want to take a moment, in between the yummy food, Ohana, and some tasty cocktail's to say thank you. Truly.

To our incredible attendees, the bands that bring the tunes, the volunteers who give their time and heart, the vendors who bring the treasures, and brands who bring the amazing rums and spirits, the sponsors who believe in what we do, and every single person who helps make this wild, wonderful weekend happen…

We are so deeply thankful for you.

It’s a privilege to create this space where we can all escape the world for a while, laugh with old & new friends, dress with some amazing retro vibes, and feel that Ohana spirit that ties us all together. That connection isn’t just part of Tiki-a-Go-Go, it IS Tiki-a-Go-Go.

It means the world to us that we are able to share this with all of you .

Thank you for being part of our family.

With gratitude and love,
Your Tiki-a-Go-Go Crew
📸Sveinn Photography

11/24/2025

✨ Meet our Official Event Photographer! ✨

Say aloha to Sveinn Kjartansson, the creative eye capturing all the magic of Tiki-a-Go-Go!

His photography lives in a world of fantasy, creativity, and inspiration, with a retro twist that perfectly matches our tiki vibes. From fine art and portraits to commercial and vintage styles, Sveinn transforms every moment into visual storytelling.

You’ll spot him all weekend, capturing the spirit, style, and stories of our Adventurers and Jetsetters!

Find him at www.sveinnphotography.com, (IG), Sveinn Kjartansson (FB), and www.tropikvlt.com.

photo: .tom.tom

11/17/2025

We’re excited to be welcoming back John “Tiki John” Atkins to Tiki-a-Go-Go!

Founder of the Virginia Rum Club, Florida Rum Society Ambassador, and co-founder of the Rum Consumers Alliance, he’s an amateur mixologist with a global rum résumé, 100+ distilleries visited and a legendary home bar, the Hidden Oasis.

He crafts original recipes, judges competitions, and shares his passion through tastings and talks. As he always says: “There’s a rum for everyone, drink what you like, but know what you drink!”

Details available at www.tikiagogoevent.com

11/14/2025

Tiki-a-Go-Go Spotlight!

Get ready to meet the master of immersive Polynesian design: “Typhoon Tommy” Allsmiller!

A Multi-ThEA Award–winning scenic artist and Tiki bar designer, Tommy has brought his creative magic to The Mai-Kai restoration, The Suffering Bastard, Tahiti Gil’s Mananui Airbnb, and Dirty Birds in Cocoa Beach.

As a featured guest at Tiki-a-Go-Go, Typhoon Tommy continues to craft not just bars, but worlds to escape through.

11/12/2025

Shake It Up with Devon “Kitty” Lopez!

As Beverage Director for Baystar Restaurant Group and the creative force behind Bar Tiki CWB and Marina Cantina, Kitty brings over 20 years of flair, flavor, and fun to every pour. Her “Bar Tiki Babes” are shaking things up with bold, playful creations that celebrate Tiki culture with a modern twist.

Catch her live at Tiki-a-Go-Go, where cocktails, culture, and creativity collide!

11/10/2025

For nearly 15 years, Jim “Hurricane” Hayward has chronicled the rise, fall, and resurgence of Tiki from his home in South Florida. Through his long-running blog, The Atomic Grog, he’s documented the restoration of the historic Mai-Kai and kept the flame of Polynesian Pop burning bright.

Join us at Tiki-a-Go-Go as Jim shares his deep knowledge and passion for Tiki culture, straight from the heart of Florida’s tropical scene.
Tickets are now sold out! Keep following us for updates on craft and rum tasting experiences and other special surprises still to come.

For nearly 15 years, Jim “Hurricane” Hayward has chronicled the rise, fall, and resurgence of Tiki from his home in South Florida. Through his long-running blog, The Atomic Grog, he’s documented the restoration of the historic Mai-Kai and kept the flame of Polynesian Pop burning bright.

Join us at Tiki-a-Go-Go as Jim shares his deep knowledge and passion for Tiki culture, straight from the heart of Florida’s tropical scene.

Tickets are now sold out! Keep following us for updates on craft and rum tasting experiences and other special surprises still to come.

11/10/2025

For nearly 15 years, Jim “Hurricane” Hayward has chronicled the rise, fall, and resurgence of Tiki from his home in South Florida. Through his long-running blog, The Atomic Grog, he’s documented the restoration of the historic Mai-Kai and kept the flame of Polynesian Pop burning bright.

Join us at Tiki-a-Go-Go as Jim shares his deep knowledge and passion for Tiki culture, straight from the heart of Florida’s tropical scene.

Tickets are now sold out! Keep following us for updates on craft and rum tasting experiences and other special surprises still to come.

11/07/2025

Partner with Tiki-a-Go-Go!

Showcase your brand at the East Coast’s premier Polynesian pop celebration! Reach thousands of travelers, collectors, and lifestyle fans through:

✨ Brand activations & product sampling
✨ Swag bag inclusions
✨ Ads across our program, website, & social media

Custom sponsorships available, connect with a passionate audience and boost your brand!

Visit www.tikiagogoevent.com or https://forms.gle/ZCsr5cEsHfqw18ex7 to learn more and apply today!

11/05/2025

Meet D’israeli “Dizz” Fernandez!

Tiki-a-Go-Go welcomes D’israeli “Dizz” Fernandez, a master of tiki and escapist cocktails with over two decades behind the bar!

From Puerto Rico’s legendary nightlife to Miami’s hottest lounges and now Orlando’s craft scene, Dizz has done it all, earning a spot among Food & Wine’s “Fifty Best Bars”.

Join us this March to experience his unique tropical style and deep passion for the art of tiki!

🎟️ Limited tickets available, grab yours at www.tikiagogoevent.com

11/03/2025

✨ Meet Kelly “Old Man” Merrell!

From mixing tiki perfection at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland to crafting custom creations at Rumpus Room Woodworks, Kelly’s creativity knows no bounds.

Catch him at Tiki-a-Go-Go and get inspired by a true tiki original!

Join us this March for the ultimate tiki celebration, tickets are almost gone!

👉 More info at www.tikiagogoevent.com