History Page
Tiki Caliente is an Event to celebrate the Art,Drinks,Sounds and Smells of Old School Hawaiian Living. Tiki Caliente is a great way to Unplug from the modern day world and escape into a more primitive style entertainment and relaxation.
Tiki Caliente I
On May 9–11, 2008 Tiki Caliente took place to help support the 5 year anniversary of the M Modern art gallery and to feature the first ever headline solo show of artist Derek Yaniger. Tiki Caliente took place at the Historic Caliente Tropics in beautiful Palm Springs,California.
Highlights were the Luau on the lawn supported by Hawaiian Bills and the late night RatPack party to celebrate the history of the Cellar Steakhouse that was the underground playground of the stars back in the 60’s on grounds.
Besides support from artist like Doug Horne and Sam Gambino to help with promotional art, the event also featured 12 other great vendors and great music provided by the Martini Kings, Titus, Smok’in Menehunes and others.
Attendance was 115 people.
Tiki Caliente II
On June 20-23,2010 Tiki Caliente 2 took place at the Caliente Tropics in beautiful Palm Springs to bring back a smaller more intimate event for the Tiki fan’s. This Event was set to De-Evolve back into the basics of Tiki...
Highlights of the event were Martini Kings with Cherri Capri, Eliminators, Hula Girls, Slacktone and the Tikiyaki boy’s with Crazy Al.
Besides a great art show featuring Doug Horne, Sam Gambino, Derek Yaniger and Robb Hamel we also had 17 great vendors to help support your Tiki needs.
This was the summer that showed “Tiki has never been so hot”
Attendance was restricted to 350 people and SOLD OUT.
Tiki Caliente III
Tiki Caliente 3 took place May 20-22 2011 at the new host hotel the Travel Lodge in Palm Springs. We exceeded over 400 people and focus more on
a Mid Century Modern version of Tiki. With Original Art and Mug concept by Artist Doug Horne and Large Tiki's carved to change up the landscape by
artist Tiki Ray we were able to convert the Travel Lodge into a Tiki Getaway fun for the whole Family.
Tiki Caliente IV
Tiki Caliente 4 will take place on May 18-20 2012 once again at the Travel Lodge,Palm Springs and is promised to be the Best Tiki Caliente so far.
With our original goal of keeping this a smaller event and a more personal experience, we will NOT exceed 500 people.