Welcome, honored guests, to Tiki Kon 2012! It has been our honor and joy to bring you the best tiki and Polynesian pop extravaganza in the Pacific Northwest for ten years in a row. This year we're pushing it over the top, and hope to set a new standard for years to come.
Our home base this year is the Red Lion Jantzen Beach, a full-service resort with easy access to Portland. Whether you're staying at the hotel or coming in for the day, the hotel and our event staff are prepared to accommodate you. In addition to providing discounted room rates for the event, the Red Lion has invited all Tiki Kon event guests to enjoy their facilities. You can find lots of information on our website and the Red Lion website, but we've prepared this orientation guide to help you make the most of our visit!
Hotel Information and Check-In
If you are staying at the Red Lion for the event, lease proceed directly to the front desk for hotel registration when you arrive. Then visit the Tiki Kon registration desk, if you pre-purchased event passes or mugs, or are looking for event information.
Check-in time is 3:00pm. Check-out time is a luxurious 12:00 noon. If you are joining us on the Sunday bar tour and not staying at the hotel Sunday night, you must check out before departing on the tour. The hotel will be happy to store your luggage for the day. Please inquire at the front desk when you check out.
Red Lion Jantzen Beach website:
http://bit.ly/NWu60Y
Event Registration/Will Call
If you've purchased passes online, pre-purchased a commemorative mug or other souvenirs, or have any questions, please visit the Tiki Kon registration desk. Our hosts are there to assist you! You can find our registration desk at the following times/locations:
| Friday | 3:00pm - 6:30pm | Hotel lobby |
| Friday | 6:30pm - 10:00pm | Downstairs, outside the Embarcation Party, Clark Room |
| Saturday | 9:00am - 5:00pm | Downstairs, outside the Island Marketplace, Washington Room |
| Saturday | 6:30pm - 10:00pm | Downstairs, at the door of the "Shipboard" Gala party, Washington/Clark Rooms |
Hotel Facilities
The hotel swimming pool is open to all Tiki Kon guests, even if you're not staying at the hotel. The Red Lion provides poolside bar and lounge service, plus they're firing up the poolside barbecue pit for us on Saturday! You'll also find a cash bar conveniently located near the pool, outside our Island Marketplace, on Saturday afternoon.
Transportation
The Red Lion provides free shuttles to/from Portland International Airport and the Amtrak station in Vancouver, Washington. Shuttle service to the MAX Yellow Line light rail to/from downtown Portland is also available. Please inquire at the front desk for more information.
Weather
The tiki gods have smiled up on us and blessed us with gorgeous, tropical weather for the weekend! You can expect highs up to 95 degrees on Saturday, with highs in the mid-80s on Friday and Sunday. If you are a fair-skinned, damp-loving Northwesterner, please be prepared! Sunscreen and hydration are the words of the day.
Stay Connected
Subscribe to our Facebook and Twitter feeds for the latest updates about and during the event.
Twitter: @tikikon
Facebook:
http://on.fb.me/tikikonfb
Questions, Problems, Compliments, or Insults?
We want your experience at Tiki Kon to be the best possible. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, the best way to reach us is through Facebook or Twitter. During the event, please find us at the Tiki Kon registration desk, or just look for anyone with an "EVENT STAFF" or "VOLUNTEER" badge. They can answer your questions, or direct you to the appropriate person.
And Thank You!
It gives us great satisfaction to provide a fun and memorable event for each and every one of you. While we are not technically a non-profit organization, we run this event on a shoestring using all-volunteer effort, and we do it because we love it and enjoy bringing a lovely slice of tiki culture to the Pacific Northwest. We hope you have an amazing time at Tiki Kon this year.
