[Tikievents] Hot Rod Hula Hop in Columbus

The time is drawing near.. the ships are setting sail, and the wahines wave goodbye as we all make the journey back to the Island of the Car Gods?

The low rumble of the volcano is replaced by the growl of ancient engines.. it can only mean one thing!

It is time for Hot Rod Hula Hop 4!

The one, the only, and the original.. midwest mash up of tiki bars and hot rod cars!

The infamous greaser's luau returns for its fourth year, and you do not want to miss it!

The Fraternal Order of Moai and the Headhunters Car Club have scoured the unexplored corners of the globe in search of the savage.. the unusual.. the tropical tiki sights and sounds your mainland soul has been calling out for..

The winners of the Hawaiian Music Awards Exotica category.. Masters of the birdcall and Princes of Okonkuluku? the fabulous Waitiki!

?playing all of your classic favorites like no one else can.. direct from Hawaii, the voice of the islands... the great Francis Llacuna!

?flying in on his Witco jet, the poet laureate of Polypop.. the alii of all that is aloha.. the voice that makes the wahines swoon and the fellas take up the ukulele.. the incomparable Pablus!

?her hips and hands are insured for well over a million dollars, but her moves are beyond priceless.. you'll swear you hear the rustle of palm trees as she dances the same traditional hulas as her grandmother did before her.. the spell binding Leilani!

Plus.. a kalua pig roast, full Polynesian buffet dinner, and all the classic mai tais you could wish for... with fresh mint of course! And this year we are proud to have Trader Vic's own mai tai glasses available for sale for you to enjoy his famous cocktail. Be sure to pick one up as a souvenir and refill it all weekend long! At a mere $5 a mai tai, how can you say no?

"The Octane Ritual"

Our reputation for putting on what is simply the most bizarre and incredible show of the summer continues to grow thanks to those who have experienced it firsthand. From the soulful sounds of tradewind breezes, to the crashing waves of melodic surf and the raucous rhythms of pure adrenaline, we always present the best of both tiki and kustom culture just for you. This year is absolutely no exception..

Explore the boundaries of your musical tastes as we take you on a wild ride? like a trip from the sunny beach back to a beer-soaked punk after party. Don't be surprised if you find yourself with a Blue Hawaiian in one hand, and a raised can of American beer in the other!

Rocking the DJ booth this year?

The returning champions of the turntable.. DJ Jet Sterling and his pals from The Surfabilly Freakout will keep the joint jumpin' all day long!

Also taking his turn with the platters is bachelor extraordinaire.. Java, from the Bachelor Pad Radio Show!

Not to mention... Tiki gods, tropical drinks, food by the FOM chef (featuring menu items from Trader Vic's and the Kahiki!), vintage and tiki vendors, artists, and all the PBR and heat you can stand!

Grab advance tickets now at www.hotrodhulahop.com

And yes, they are cheap. Nobody else puts on a spectacle like this for so little scratch.

We suggest buying advance tickets via the website to ensure you do not miss this show. Friday will sell out especially fast, as this year it is bigger than ever, and it has sold out early every year. Many people missed out last year, do not be one of them!

Sponsored by our pals at Kahiki Foods, Trader Vic's, DaddyKatz.com, Tiki Magazine, Bachelor Pad Magazine, and Surfabilly Freakout.. big mahalo to all of them for the help!

And for the rodders who bring their cars, we have goodie bags for you provided by Jegs, Speedway Motors, Hoosier Racing Tires, & Edelbrock! Again we say mahalo!

We are still booking select vendors. Space will become very limited as we get closer. You want to ensure you get a super cheap space to sell some goods this year?