Mai-Kai summer 2026 update: New mugs and menus, more events and entertainment. Get the latest news on this month's "Return to Paradise" festivities, updated food and cocktail menus, bands in the Molokai Lounge, plus more! wp.me/p1xHjT-acx #maikai #tiki #tikidrinks #molokaibar #polynesianrestaurant

Return to Paradise this month at the Mai-Kai!

A new edition of The Cannibal mug, designed by Sven Kirsten for Tiki Farm, is available in the Mai-Kai's gift shop along with limited edition glasses. Check out the large collection of aloha shirts, including the signature design by Mcbiff plus a new logo shirt. #maikai #tikifarm #tikimugs

We tasted 44 cocktails at The Hukilau. See the top 16 rankings, plus recipes for three of the best drinks served at the Beachcomber Resort during the Polynesian Pop weekender June 3-7. Cocktail reviews, full event recap at AtomicGrog.com or wp.me/p1xHjT-a9n #thehukilau #tikievent #tikicocktails

The Mai-Kai hosted a vendor marketplace and live jazz from Ginetta’s Vendetta yesterday. Mahalo to all the participants! This week's schedule includes Tiki Bingo on Wednesday, plus live music Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Molokai. #maikai #maikairestaurant #tikimarketplace #tikibar #molokaibar

Photos and recap: The Hukilau 2026 takes over oceanfront resort. Check out our full coverage, plus cocktail reviews and recipes for three of the best drinks at AtomicGrog.com or wp.me/p1xHjT-a9n #thehukilau #thehukilau2026 #tikievent #tikiweekender #tikicocktails

MUG ALERT: The original three created by Tiki Farm for the Mai-Kai grand reopening are back in the gift shop. Two feature new glazes! I picked up the brown version of The Marquesan, which is based on the carving by Bill Collins that sits in the Mai-Kai's lobby. #maikai #tikifarm #tikimugs

The Molokai Lounge at the Mai-Kai is cool again. With expanded entertainment, a new happy hour food menu and Marina the Fire-Eating Mermaid leading the Molokai Girls and injecting new energy, it's back to being a destination unto itself. #maikai #molokailounge #tikicocktails #tikibar

The special Tahiti Fête cultural activities continue all month at the Mai-Kai. Last night, we caught the local dance group Na'i Tahiti. Tonight is the month's last visiting group peformance. Free dance classes continue next week. #maikai #maikairestaurant #polynesianshow #tahiti #tahitiandance

My new T-shirt from The Tiki Talk Show is the perfect accessory at Mai-Kai, where the cannibal trio is an institution. Watch and listen to the latest episodes on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream podcasts. #maikai #maikairestaurant #tiki #floridatiki #thetikitalkshow

Find a cool event to break up the long, hot summer with The Tiki Times, from new and classic weekenders, to surf music, cocktails and rum, Polynesian culture, and more. Go to AtomicGrog.com or wp.me/P1xHjT-2nu #tiki #tikievents #tikifestivals #rumfests #surfmusic

Mai-Kai news & events: Updated Polynesian show, vintage cocktails at The Hukilau in June; special events in July. See photos and video of Heritage: A Polynesian Legacy, full coverage of all the special events at AtomicGrog.com or wp.me/p1xHjT-a75 #maikai #maikairestaurant #hukilau #hukilau2026

Inspired by the cocktail's reappearance at the Mai-Kai, the reproduction of the vintage glassware and the new recipe published in the book by @swankpad.bsky.social, I give you everything you may or may not need to know about the Demerara Dry Float: wp.me/p1xHjT-1gK #maikai #tiki #tikicocktails

I was thrilled to pick up a 1957 Mai-Kai cocktail menu featuring perhaps the first appearance of the Derby Daiquiri. And thanks to Stephen's Drinkware, I can make a classic Demerara Float using a reproduction of the original glass. Get yours at Stephensdrinkware.com ... #maikai #tikicocktails

A new era begins in the Molokai Bar at the Mai-Kai! #maikai #maikairestaurant #molokaibar

A good time was had by all last night at the watch party for "Land of the Mermaids" at the Mai-Kai during the PBS live premiere. We were joined by producers Sergio Figuera and Cindy Hing, singer/songwriter Kahra Keyes, MeduSirena Marina, and others involved with the film. #mermaids #maikai

The Hukilau 2026: Live coverage, photos and video from the Beachcomber Resort and Mai-Kai. See all the action from 5 days of nonstop entertainment, education, cocktails and camaraderie at the 24th annual Tiki weekender in South Florida. wp.me/p1xHjT-a5F #thehukilau #thehukilau2026 #tikievent #maikai

Molokai Maiden by Justin Wojslaw, another favorite from Coconuts & Carnage. It's a fantastic Mai-Kai tribute with classic flavors, yet still distinctive and original. There hasn't been a book since Minimalist Tiki that advances the tropical canon so far. Go to WonkPress.com #cocktails #tikicocktails

I was honored 15 years ago today to present the second of two exclusive Dick Dale performances in South Florida. Thanks to Laramie Dean for setting up the tour with Jimmy Dale. He continued to tour for seven years, but this one was special. Photos, video and full coverage on the blog: bit.ly/4xu5aYX

In addition to The Hukilau official print by H.C. Warner, I was happy to snag a bottle of Ma's Wake Up Call simple syrup, the key ingredient in the namesake cocktail by Bar Tiki's Devon "Kitty" Lopez. Coming soon: Tributes to some of this year's delicious drinks. #thehukilau #tikidrink #tikicocktail

HUKILAU HIGHLIGHTS: As usual, Sunday's finale at the Mai-Kai was a fantastic way to wrap up the long weekend of festivities at The Hukilau. Having Charles Phoenix back for the first time in 18 years was just icing on the cake. #thehukilau #thehukilau2026 #tikievent #charlesphoenix #maikai

HUKILAU HIGHLIGHTS: The luau dinner featuring Polynesian Fire capped an action-packed Saturday. Daily activities also included poolside pop-up bars and live music, plus educational seminars at the Beachcomber Resort. #thehukilau #thehukilau2026 #tikievent #tikicoctails #polynesianshow

HUKILAU HIGHLIGHTS: The Patina Tuners brought tons of energy and chops to their first appearance at The Hukilau on Friday and Saturday afternoons. The second set on the poolside stage by the Fort Myers surfabilly trio included "Loco Santa Cocoa" from their “Surf It Up Raw” album #thehukilau

HUKILAU HIGHLIGHTS: Saturday's Tiki Treasures Bazaar was one of the most fun Tiki marketplaces we've attended in a long time. Here are just a few of the 30 vendors who brought a ton of great merchandise to the breezy oceanfront tent at the Beachcomber Resort. #thehukilau #thehukilau2026 #tikievent

HUKILAU HIGHLIGHTS: Better than ever in their 20th appearance at The Hukilau, Tallahassee’s The Intoxicators kick Saturday’s pool party into high gear at the Beachcomber Resort. #thehukilau #thehukilau2026 #tikievent #tikiweekender #tikimusic

HUKILAU HIGHLIGHTS: The party continued and the cocktails flowed during late-night parties Friday and Saturday with guest bartenders from around the country, plus a headlining set from the Disasternauts. #thehukilau #thehukilau2026 #tikievent #tikidrinks #tikicocktails

HUKILAU HIGHLIGHTS: The Mermers from Gainesville rocked the poolside stage Thursday night and Friday afternoon at the Beachcomber Resort. #thehukilau #thehukilau2026 #tikievent #tikiweekender #tikimusic

Live on stage at The Hukilau finale at the Mai-Kai, the one and only Charles Phoenix! #maikai #maikairestaurant #hukilau #hukilau2026 #polynesianrestaurant

The new finale during Friday’s debut performance of the refreshed Polynesian Islander Revue show at the Mai-Kai during The Hukilau. #maikai #maikairestaurant #hukilau #hukilau2026 #polynesianshow