Dallas
Tiki
Week
June 10th-16th 2024
Welcome to Dallas!
Bamboo Ben and Son!
If you have been into a Tiki Bar lately, you have more than likely seen the work of, “Bamboo Ben” Bassham. This tropical interior guru continues the tradition of his grandfather, Eli Hedley, an Oklahoma native who moved west to California and made huts and houses out of found materials along the beach. This upbringing shaped Ben's understanding for creating tropical spaces and fueled a passion for escapism through design which everyone experiences when stepping into one of his thoroughly decorated spaces. As a fourth generation now continues the tradition, his son joins him in this design endeavor, bringing people delight with his creativity and knowledge. Texas has it's own stamp of Bamboo Ben and Son at Hugman's Oasis in San Antonio!
We welcome Bamboo Ben and Son to Dallas Tiki Week!
Rum, Education, Classes, Shopping and more!
Dallas Tiki Week 2024 Schedule
*Events subject to change as we solidify dates, times and events
Sunday June 9th
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Dallas Tiki Week Pre Party at East Dallas Vintage
East Dallas Vintage, Dallas, 3pm-6pm
Sip on Liquid Alchemist and Rum cocktails and Shop vintage treasures! Find the perfect outfit for the Dallas Tiki Week or art piece for your home bar!
Listen to the exotic sounds of DJ Bunny.
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Monday June 10th
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Balcones Rum and Whiskey Tasting
Algiers Club, Dallas, 12pm
Enjoy tasting these Texas Made Rums and Whiskeys and learn about the history behind the distillery located in Waco, TX.
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Worthy Park Master Class
Algiers Club, Dallas, 2pm
Explore the world of Worthy Park Rum through taste and a presentation by Chris Dempsey.
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Worthy Park Bartender Competition
Algiers Club, Dallas, 3pm
Professional bartenders and Tiki-tenders can apply to compete in this awesome 3 round competition. Competitors will be chosen based on recipe submissions. More info coming soon.
Submit your recipes HERE.
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Dallas Tiki Week Happy History Hour
with Don Q
Algiers Club, Dallas, 5pm-8pm
Learn about the history of Tiki cocktails with Tiki Pete.
Sip along and enjoy Don Q Tiki classic cocktails prepared by Tarantula's Steven Steward.
After, enjoy a history lesson on Ren Clarke and the old Polynesian Village in Ft. Worth with Zahiki Tiki.
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Tuesday June 11th
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Dead Head Rum Headhunter Party
Algiers Club, Dallas, TIME TBA
Dead Head Rum Bartending Competition
and a Sip and Paint Class.
More info coming soon.
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Tiki Tuesday at Tarantula
Tarantula, Ft. Worth, 6pm
Sip and Shop with a fashion show! Check out Dallas Tiki wear and shop with vendors for clothing, accessories, and art in the outdoor market! Sip on Bacardi Cocktails and listen to the tropical DJ all night long!
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Wednesday June 12th
Liquid Alchemist Mocktail Experience
with Kayla McDowell
Apothecary, Dallas, 1:30-4:00
Learn how to create thoughtful craft tiki drinks without the headache or hangover! This class will teach you how to use non-alcoholic alternatives and premium craft syrups to build zero-proof tropical treats! RSVP Includes a welcome Mocktail and light bites.
RSVP Coming Soon
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Tiki Bar Bus Tour
Swizzle , Tarantula, and 4 Kahunas, DFW, 5pm
Your favorite event is back! Join us for this fabulous event!
TWO Dallas buses available this year.
Bus 1: The Robocop Movie Tour Bus: Head to filming locations of Robocop before heading to the tiki bars (longer tour time) 6pm-Midnight
Bus 2: Tiki Bar bus tour leaving from Dallas 6pm-11pm
Head to Swizzle at 5pm for a buffet before the tour (included with ticket)
Enjoy Don Q Rum cocktails at each bar!
UBER to the event! Uber codes will be given to each guest to for a free ride home.
Seating is VERY limited! Every Bus ticket gets entered into our raffle!
Tickets Coming Soon
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Thursday June 13th
The Sugarcane Cheat Sheet
with Russell Theode of Lei Low
TBA, Dallas, Time TBA
A simple guide to Rum styles with our friends from Lei Low of Houston.
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Chairman's Home Bartender Contest
Swizzle, Dallas, 3pm
Join us for our fourth annual Home Bartender Competition! If you have a tiki bar in your home and specialty recipes that only your family and friends have tried, then its time for you to take center stage behind a working bar and show Dallas what you've got! Prepare your own creative Chairman's cocktails for our judge panel and win big prizes!
Space is limited! Sign up coming soon!
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Dominos with Bounty Rum
Single Wide, Dallas, 7pm
Sip on Bounty Rum cocktails prepared by Russell Theode of Lei Low, Houston.
In trying to bring the experience of St. Lucia to Dallas, we will be playing dominos! Sign up to play! Winners of each game will play other winners. The final winner will receive an awesome prize! Sign Up Coming Soon!
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Sail Away with Sailor Solomon
Swizzle, Dallas, 10pm
A night of musical splendor with Sailor Solomon.
Designer of this year's Dallas Tiki Week glass. He has been lost at sea for years but now he is back with tunes and tales from exotic places.
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Friday June 14th
History and spirit traditions of Haiti
With Konrad Hartman
TBA, Dallas, Time TBA
More info coming soon.
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Velvet Painting Class
with the Boozy Doodler
Halcyon, Dallas, 3pm
Learn from the talented Texas artist, The Boozy Doodler, how to make your own Velvet Painting. Paint along with Jason and sip your favorite cocktails too! Keep your painting and hang it up in your home bar as a great souvenir from Dallas Tiki Week 2024
Tickets Coming Soon
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Entertainment Extravaganza
Sons of Herman Hall, Dallas, 7pm
More info coming soon.
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Saturday June 15th
Swizzle’s Waipuna Tiki Flea
Ervay Event Center, Dallas, 10am-3pm
The 7th Annual Waipuna Tiki Flea featuring your favorite local and national Tiki Artists!
SHOP carvings, paintings, prints, clothing, pins, home decor, Tiki mugs and more!
We have great new artists for you to shop with this year!
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This Year's Vendors are:
Sailor Solomon * BoDo and Bengaloh Tiki Traders * Tiki Shark Art
Tiki66 Boutique * The Boozy Doodler * Flint * Freaky Deaky Tiki
Space Bazaar * Sandy in Stitches * Tom Rye * Toxique Tiki
Heyday Apparel * Nathaniel Ross Smith * Juliette LTD
Sparkle and Sprinkles * Creations by Eriann * First Man Jewelry
Andy Roff * Tex's Tiki Shack * Zahiki Tiki
Slewis Curious * and many more!
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​The GO-GO RILLAS
4 Kahunas, Arlington, Time TBA
No bananas are safe! The GO-GO Rillas have escaped the confines of the zoo and are aimed to throw a tropical Banana Party! Where's the Banana Party? At Dallas Tiki Week!
Dallas' famous surf and garage rock band featuring Bingo, Bango, Bongo and Fred are with us for special evening of cocktails, music and fun! So grab a banana, a Planteray Rum cocktail, and let’s GO-GO!
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Sunday June 16th
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Andalusia Rum Class
Swizzle, Dallas, 11am
Explore the world of this Texas made Rum in this exclusive class. Sip on the wide variety of expressions and be the first to try their NEW Allspice dram! Enjoy light bites too!
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Q&A With Bamboo Ben and SON
4 Day Weekend, Dallas, 1pm
Join us for a very special event featuring Bamboo Ben and Son! Ask the questions you've always wanted to know about bar build-outs and gain knowledge from these tropical interior gurus. Ticket includes an Andalusia Rum welcome cocktail.
Tickets Coming Soon
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Swimmin' with Sazon
TBA, Dallas, 4pm
Pool Party! More info coming soon.
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Monday June 17th
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Heard Hospitality Tea-Ki Experience
An Industry Night Event
Swizzle, Dallas, TIME TBA
Mix and match your teas of choice with various spirits and make your own cocktails.
Play the HEARD game, a service industry card game that will have you laughing out loud.
More details coming soon.
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Dallas Tiki Week 2024
Mai Tai Glass by Sailor Solomon
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