Presented by Lee Joseph & Dan

Presented by Ace Bailey

Did you know that Hotel Valley Ho was once a Hollywood hideaway? In its heyday, the hotel was host to Bing Crosby, Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, Natalie Wood, and Zsa Zsa Gabor, among others! Designed by acclaimed architectural firm Edward L. Varney Associates, Hotel Valley Ho is considered one of the best-preserved Mid-Century Modern hotels in the country. Explore the hotel’s classic design elements during a 90-minute walking tour of the buildings and grounds with resident historian Ace Bailey.

Ace Bailey has worked in the arts and tourism fields for over 20 years. Prior to establishing Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours she designed and conducted art tours both locally and throughout the Southwest, Seattle, and the Northwest. In 2010, Ace was appointed to the Scottsdale Tourism Development Commission. Currently she hosts the Magical History Tour at the Hotel Valley Ho.

Presented by Dave Temple

Join Dave Temple of Clever Vintage Clothing for a delightful and interactive Clever Crafting workshop. Enjoy a relaxing and informative hands-on crafting session where you will make your own customizable charm bracelet. Learn as you go and select your bracelet baubles from vintage and oceanic findings – giving it a real dose of Mid-Century Modern meets Tiki flare. This make n’ take project will certainly be a charming addition to your wardrobe and skill set! No jewelry making experience required.

Dave Temple, fashion historian, has written and lectured about fashion for decades in conjunction with his company Clever Vintage Clothing. His seminars “Fashion and the History of Travel” and “California: Sportswear Capitol” have resulted in corresponding exhibits being mounted at The Museum at FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising). He has presented illustrated presentations and fashion shows from coast to coast, including Tiki Oasis San Diego, Resort-O-Rama, and Arizona Tiki Oasis.

Presented by Steve Conrad

Learn to play ukulele in one day! Steve Conrad and Dana Stephenson help you master the basics of ukulele in this fun class. During this strum-and-sing session you will learn chords, strums, and fingerpicking styles for simple songs including surf rock, swing, and rockabilly tunes. Conrad and Stephenson enjoy sharing their love of ukulele by creating fun and easy-to-follow classes for students of all ages. Beginners are welcome, as well as seasoned players looking to jam. No experience necessary.

Instructors Steve Conrad and Dana Stephenson have taught at Mesa Arts Center, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Arizona Musicfest, Tiki Oasis, and before performances of Jake Shimabukuro. Steve and Dana are members of the Ukabillies, a ukulele band that performs for Arizona audiences. Most notably the group play at the Rhythm Room each year for an Elvis Presley birthday celebration.

Presented by Shag

From Shag’s (Josh Agle) earliest childhood memories in Waikiki, to the disintegrating Tiki bars he visited in his twenties, the influence of the exotic has always informed his art. His latest book, Shag Exotica, depicts tropical lounges, alien encounters, calypso singers, and pin-up girls, all set in a universe that exists outside the reality of this physical plane. In this lively seminar, Shag will discuss the creation of Shag Exotica– the largest collection of his work in one book to date!

Shag (Josh Agle) is a painter, designer and illustrator working in Southern California. His distinctive artistic style draws from commercial illustration from the past five decades, but the work is imbued with an attitude and sly sense of humor, which is unmistakably of our time. Solo exhibitions of Shag's work have been held in the United States, Europe, Japan, Australia and South America.

During this sit-down event, Arizona Tiki Oasis has curated a unique collection of rum and other spirit brands that are perfect for tropical cocktails! Interact with makers representing new products and some of our old favorites (brand list updated closer to event). Choose between Two Sessions per day – each Tropical Tasting Day (Fri/Sat) is different! Includes your very own complimentary tasting glass! This event is 21+

Presented by Tiki Lindy

Take a flavorful journey through mid-century cocktail culture with Tiki Lindy! We’ll explore the vintage syrups, liqueurs, and mixers that defined bar carts of the 1940s–60s—like rock candy syrup, crème de menthe, orgeat, and passionfruit concentrate. Then, taste how these ingredients shine in updated craft cocktails built for the modern palate and learn how to reimagine these flavors at home. Perfect for flavor fanatics and retro revivalists, this seminar blends history with modern mixology. Leave inspired to bring mid-century flavor into your modern cocktails!

Tiki Lindy has been in the cocktail industry for two decades, specializing in private events, bar consulting, and spirits brand presentations. She’s the author of one e-book, two “adventure cookbooks,” and her latest cocktail book "Guide to Tropical Potions & Exotic Elixirs" released last year. She shares her passion for cocktail history, ingredients, and technique at events nationwide. Follow her adventures at www.tikilindy.com or on social media @TikiLindy.

Presented by Kyla Hein

Learn how to mix up and serve your own versions of some of the best classic punch recipes! In this seminar we will discuss the history behind these large format cocktails, and learn about the ingredients used to make them. You will be able to take the recipes home and learn how to change them up and make them your own! This seminar also includes tasty samples for educational purposes, of course!

Kyla Hein is an award-winning mixologist and bar owner in the Phoenix area with a true passion for cocktail education. She has been involved in the Tiki community for almost a decade and loves mixing up and serving delicious tropical cocktails.

Presented by Mike Skinner

The golden age of Tiki faded like a postcard left in the sun, but America’s love for escapism never left — it just put on a sombrero. Adiós Tiki explores how Colorado’s Casa Bonita carried on the Mai-Kai’s tradition of over-the-top fantasy, while Acapulco redefined jet-set glamour for a new generation of escapists south of the border. Grab your passport; paradise didn’t end — it just learned Spanish!

Mike Skinner lives in Denver, Colorado where he is a National Executive, but his passion is researching and sharing Polynesian Pop culture stories. He is a Tiki Oasis veteran who has presented some of our most popular symposiums on topics such as Vintage Aloha Fashion, Tiki Architecture, Disney Tiki, SeaWorld, Wild West Tiki, and Erotic Exotica.

Presented by Amir Santiago

Indulge in the art of relaxation as Santiago Cigars takes you on a sensory journey. Explore the meticulous craft of hand-rolled cigars, where tradition meets innovation. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of sophistication and camaraderie, where every puff becomes a celebration of craftsmanship. Elevate your experience with the perfect pairing of premium cigars and the vibrant spirit of rum, creating memories that linger like the rich smoke of a well-crafted cigar.

Since 2012, Santiago Cigars has dedicated their expertise to crafting exquisite cigars through blending and manufacturing in the Dominican Republic. With a decade of experience, they navigate the nuanced world of tobacco, merging tradition and innovation. From nurturing crops to the art of blending, their journey encapsulates the essence of fine cigar craftsmanship. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Santiago Cigar’s tobacco story, where each leaf tells a tale of dedication and mastery.

During this sit-down event, Arizona Tiki Oasis has curated a unique collection of rum and other spirit brands that are perfect for tropical cocktails! Interact with makers representing new products and some of our old favorites (brand list updated closer to event). Choose between Two Sessions per day – each Tropical Tasting Day (Fri/Sat) is different! Includes your very own complimentary tasting glass! This event is 21+

Presented by Marshall Shore & Dave Temple

Discover the outrageous world of Rusty Warren, the glamorous, naughty, and wildly popular entertainer who turned dirty jokes into chart-topping hits. Known as the “Knockers Up Gal”, Warren started her career in Phoenix, AZ! This lively program explores Warren's career through her hit comedy songs, behind the scenes stories, and dazzling piano bar glamour. Music clips, vintage images, and cultural history reveal how she turned innuendo into a best-selling underground phenomenon.

Marshall Shore, Arizona's "Hip Historian," is a storyteller, cultural preservationist, and the official "Unofficial Arizona Historian" specializing in "semi-forgotten" people, places, and events in Arizona history.

Dave Temple is a well-known fashion historian and proprietor of "Clever Vintage Clothing." He specializes in curating vintage fashion and supplying film productions and has been exhibiting globally for over 30 years.

Presented by Jeff ‘Beachbum’ Berry

Join us on this rollicking cruise through the history of drinking at sea with your cocktail cruise director, Beachbum Berry. Learn how Jack Tar conspired to suck the monkey, tap the admiral, and drain the torpedo juice. Punch-drunk pirates and well-heeled cruise ship passengers partied even harder at sea, so come aboard and splice the main-brace with the Bum!

One of Imbibe magazine’s “25 Most Influential Cocktail Personalities of the Past Century,” Jeff “Beachbum” Berry is the author of seven books about vintage tropical drinks and the owner of Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29, a New Orleans restaurant that’s won worldwide critical acclaim. The New York Times cites him as “the Indiana Jones of Tiki drinks” and The Los Angeles Times as “A hybrid of street-smart gumshoe, anthropologist and mixologist.”

Presented by Charles Phoenix

Charles Phoenix launches his classic slideshow into a fun-fest road trip adventure extravaganza! With his keen expertise, unbridled enthusiasm, and eagle-eye for oddball detail, Charles lavishes spirited commentary on colorful, vintage Kodachrome slides taken by Americans vacationing in the ‘50s & ‘60s. Experience roadside oddities, tourist traps, iconic attractions, natural wonders, local foods, big cities, small towns, legendary landmarks, hotels, motels, restaurants and long-lost relatives along the way! Be prepared for your imagination to be inspired and for your spirit to soar like never before!

The New York Times says, “Call him the King of Retro”. Midcentury pop-culture expert and humorist, Charles Phoenix, is a performer, author, explorer and collector celebrating classic and kitschy American life and style. He is known for his spirited slide show performances, classic car Joyride videos, colorful coffee table books, test kitchen creations, and fun field trip tours. Growing up in Ontario, California in the ‘60s and ‘70s, he was educated at theme parks, thrift stores, shopping malls and his dad’s used car lots.