Friday, July 8
Red Lion Lobby
Guest Check-In and Welcome
Visit the check-in table when you arrive, to pick up tickets and event information. After 6:30 PM, guests may check-in at the door of the Friday night show. Merchandise pick-up is on Saturday only.
Guest suite, location TBA
VIP Welcome Reception, presented by Hale Pele
VIP Pass holders are invited to join us for a reception and book signing before the Friday show. Martin and Rebecca Cate will be on hand to sign copies of their new book Smuggler's Cove. Books are available for pre-purchase in our Gift Shop and may be picked up at the reception, or on Saturday in the vending area. VIP Weekend Pass holders only.
Mt. St. Helens Ballroom, Red Lion (downstairs)
Friday Night Show
"Surf & Turf" with The Hang-Ten Hangmen presented by Deadhead Rum
Live music, DJ and cocktails on the shore of the Columbia River. Featuring The Hang-Ten Hangmen (Vancouver, BC), WaveSauce (Portland), and The Evanstones (Seattle).
Included with any weekend pass, or $15 at the door.
Saturday, July 9
Mt. St. Helens Ballroom, Red Lion (downstairs)
VanTiki Mug Signing
Meet our official mug artist and producer VanTiki, get your mug signed, and shop from a limited selection of VanTiki merchandise--the last to be produced in Hawaii as he prepares to move his studio to Oregon! First hour (10:00-11:00 a.m.) open to registered hotel guests only.
Mt. St. Helens Ballroom, Red Lion (downstairs)
Island Marketplace (vending)
Vendors and artisans from near and far are bringing their treasures for your shopping pleasure. Don't miss the Tiki Kon merchandise booth, selling exclusive event souvenirs. Grab a cocktail from our event bar and sip while you shop.
FREE, open to the public.
Registered hotel guests may enter the vending area one hour early at 10:00 AM and get first pick of our vendors' unique and wonderful wares
Mt. St. Helens Ballroom, Red Lion (downstairs)
Guest Check-In and Merchandise Pickup
Look for the Tiki Kon merchandise booth in the vending hall. All ticket and merchandise pre-purchases may be picked up at this time.
Overton Room, Red Lion (downstairs, Mt. St. Helens Wing)
Symposiums
A series of entertaining and informative presentations. See our Performers page for symposium descriptions and presenter bios.
Included with any weekend Pass, open seating on a first-come basis, please arrive early. Tickets are not available at the door.
11:00 a.m.
"A Celebration of the Tiki Age in Hawaii," presented by Phillip Roberts, author of Waikiki Tiki: Art, History and Photographs. AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDING IS NOT PERMITTED DURING THIS SYMPOSIUM.
12:30 p.m.
"Raising the Bar," presented by Rod Moore, Shameful Tiki Room
2:00 p.m.
Pin Up! The Movie, a film exploring the world of the modern pin-up, following women who live the lifestyle. Running time 93 min. Official website.
Mt. St. Helens Ballroom, Red Lion (downstairs)
Martin Cate Book Signing
Martin and Rebecca Cate are on hand to sign copies of their new book, Smuggler's Cove: Exotic Cocktails, Rum and the Cult of Tiki. Copies may be pre-purchased from our Gift Shop and picked up at Tiki Kon.
Mt. St. Helens Ballroom, Red Lion (downstairs)
Indoor Pool Party
Enjoy a variety of fun activities while you shop our vendors, including DJs, limbo contest, and more.
FREE, open to the public.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
60s French Pop - with DJ Cecilia
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (at the Red Lion pool, weather permitting)
Bananas for Cabananas - a meet-up for guys who love cabana suits
3:00 PM
Limbo Contest - how low can you go for a prize?
JB's Lounge, Red Lion
Riverside Banquet and Dinner Show featuring the Jenny Finn Orchestra
Join us for a luscious buffet dinner and live music in the hotel's fantastic vintage 70s lounge. Two sets/seatings: 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM.
Included with VIP Weekend Pass only, please arrive 10 minutes before your preferred seating.
Mt. St. Helens Ballroom, Red Lion (downstairs)
Guest Check-In and Merchandise Pickup
Our merchandise booth stays open during the show for purchases and pick-ups. Guests with pre-purcahsed tickets may check in at the door.
Mt. St. Helens Ballroom, Red Lion (downstairs)
Saturday Night Show
From somewhere in the Pacific, it's the Tony Starlight Show!
Portland impresario Tony Starlight brings his orchestra and guest performers to Tiki Kon for a vintage USO-themed variety show with music, dancing, comedy, magic and more! Known for his musical talent and comedic impressions of bygone stars, Tony has been commissioned by Tiki Kon to entertain the Tiki troops with a live musical variety show created exclusively for the event. It captures the flavor of the early days of the USO, when stars like Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and The Andrews Sisters entertained the GIs in the Pacific Theater, boosted morale and gave them a taste of home away from home.
Included with any weekend pass, or $35 at the door.
Sunday, July 10
Buses depart from the Red Lion lobby
Sunday Brunch and Bar Deluxe Tour
Join us for a hearty brunch and an all-day Tiki tour of some of Portland's best home and commercial bars. Locations TBA.
Included with VIP Weekend Pass only.
Buses depart from the Red Lion lobby
Sunday Brunch and Bar Shuttle
Hop on the bus for a hearty brunch and stops at some of Portland's best bars and Tiki hangouts. Locations TBA.
Included with Full Weekend Pass only.
Bamboo Craftsman Company (N. Portland)
Sunday Finale Party featuring the Insanitizers
Join us for a final goodbye with drinks and live surf music, outdoors at Portland's premiere bamboo nursery and studio.
Free and open to the public. Weekend pass holder shuttle from Red Lion departs every 20 minutes.