Join us for a Meet the Maker event with Steve Jefferson, founder of Kuleana Rum Works. Learn about Kuleana’s award-winning additive-free rum, crafted on the Island of Hawai‘i using heirloom sugarcane. Don’t miss this chance to explore exceptional rum and connect with its passionate maker!
Arizona Tiki Oasis (April 24th-27th, 2025) is an island lifestyle meet-up held in the middle of the desert at one of the best-preserved Mid-Century hotels in America — Hotel Valley Ho (est.1956). Wear your most festive aloha wear; sip crafted tropical cocktails crafted by top mixologists; browse the pop-up Art Show; relax in a cabana by the pool; learn about mid-century style, design, and lifestyle from experts; shop the outdoor marketplace with a variety of artists, makers, and traders; and, of course, enjoy the overall island-in-the-desert vibe.
Join us for a Meet the Maker event with Steve Jefferson, founder of Kuleana Rum Works. Learn about Kuleana’s award-winning additive-free rum, crafted on the Island of Hawai‘i using heirloom sugarcane. Don’t miss this chance to explore exceptional rum and connect with its passionate maker!
This month we welcome Hawai‘i Island rising star chef, Chad Yamamoto, who brings his visionary culinary style to Kuleana Rum Shack – showcasing Ezo Abalone freshly harvested from the aquaculture farm in Keahole. From Merriman’s to Four Seasons to Kona Village, Chef Chad is now chef and co-owner of Walua Social – combining the best of New Hawaiian and Italian Cuisine.
EMCEE - Chef Olelo pa‘a Ogawa
Tiki in the Desert is coming to Las Vegas April 28-30, 2025! All Tiki by the Sea alumni and local trade is invited to join us for 3 days of incredible 201 level seminars, a tour of the gems of old Vegas and, of course some of the best tropical drinks in the land.
The events will be housed again at the Container Park in Downtown Las Vegas and the Venetian Resort. Art Deakins from Kuleana Rum will be giving a seminar!
Steve Jefferson, CEO of Kuleana Rum Works, will speak at Napa Valley Cocktail Week on April 29 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m at Wilfred's Lounge. We hope to see you there!
The first-ever Rum Curious Summit will be hosted with three chapters of the USBG (United States Bartenders’ Guild). This groundbreaking event will unite industry professionals, rum aficionados, curious newcomers, and spirits enthusiasts to explore the world of rum. Through curated tastings, insightful educational seminars, and expertly crafted cocktails, attendees will experience rum like never before.
