Lei Away

07/27/2026

✨ Meet the VIP Guests of Lei Away 2026! 🌺🍹

September 17–19, 2026 | Three unforgettable days of tropical escapism, creativity, cocktails, music, and aloha!

We're excited to welcome an incredible lineup of artists, designers, musicians, storytellers, and hospitality legends who embody thespirit of tiki and tropical adventure.

🌴 Bamboo Ben Bassham & Blake Bassham:
Legendary tiki designer Bamboo Ben and his son Blake share the artistry, craftsmanship, and imagination behind creating immersiveisland escapes.

🍹 Spike Matt Marble:
Host of Spike's Breezeway Cocktail Hour and frontman of The Hula Girls, Spike returns to celebrate vintage cocktails, surf-exotica music, and the aloha spirit.

📸 Susana Vestige:
Founder of Vestige Photography, Susana has spent over two decades capturing tikiculture through stunning retro-inspired, body-positive photography.

⚓ Captain David Muhlstein & Tiki Dan Choiniere:
The creative force behind The Captain's Cabin, Sugar Cane, and the upcoming Dagger Room brings world-class cocktails, hospitality, and immersive tropical experiences to Lei Away.

🌊 Typhoon Tommy Allsmiller:
Award-winning artist, carver, builder, anddesigner, Tommy has helped create iconic tropicaldestinations, including the legendary Mai-Kai.

🎶 Darrell Brogdon:
Host of the legendary Retro Cocktail Hour, Darrell has introduced generations to exotica, lounge, and tiki music that defined the golden age of tropical escapism.

🌺 Whether you love tiki design, tropical cocktails, vintage music, photography, or immersiveexperiences, Lei Away 2026 is your chance to meet these incredible guests, hear their stories, and celebrate a shared love of paradise.

📅 September 17–19, 2026
🌴 Lei Away 2026
🍍 Your Midwest Escape!

07/23/2026

Aloha! 🌺 We're working to get all details for Lei Away 2026 available to you...well, except for the surprises! 🤫 Updates coming soon! 🌴😎 Get ready for your Midwest escape, featuring special guests, Ben Bassham and son, Matt Marble (Spike), Susana Vestige of Vestige Photography, Typhoon Tommy, Captain David + Tiki Dan, and Darrell Brogdon! Get your tickets now! 🎟 We can't wait to see you! 🌴🍹 www.TheLeiAway.com

07/16/2026

Aloha! 🌺 Check out the current schedule of events for Lei Away 2026! We'll be updating details as soon as we have them confirmed. A First Class Ticket or Two Day Pass will get you almost everything we have planned. 🎟 😎 Get your ticket to paradise now! 🌴🍹

The Lei Away - September 17th - 19th, 2026 in Kansas City | Tropical weekend |Kansas City, MO, USA https://share.google/HDaaHK5QIZJFszOjo

07/14/2026

How do you wanna Lei Away? 🌺 We've got options for every traveler, whether it's the full escape experience of our First Class Ticket, the Two Day Pass, or even the many low-cost/no cost events! 🎟✈️🌴 Check out each way you can get to Destination: Aloha! 🍹😎

The Lei Away - September 17th - 19th, 2026 in Kansas City | Tropical weekend |Kansas City, MO, USA https://share.google/tdH02GdNAFVHhbeUc

07/13/2026

If you're traveling in for your Midwest escape, be sure to reserve a room in one of our discounted blocks at TWO nearby hotels, just a few blocks away, both on/near Streetcar stops, taking you to the stop one block from our main venue, Cezanne KC! ✈️🚘💼

Westin Crown Center, Kansas City has a resort-style pool, which will be open (weather-permitting), and non-hotel guests can get a resort day pass to use it. 🌊 Book here starting at just $199/night!

Hampton Inn Downtown Kansas City Crossroads includes a hot breakfast daily, starting at $239/night! 😎

Get all room block details and booking links on the Lodging page of our website below. We can't wait to see you! 🌴🌺🍹

https://www.theleiaway.com/2026-lodging

07/12/2026

Check out who's coming to Lei Away 2026! More schedule details and surprises coming soon! 😎Tickets are going fast! 🎟 Reserve your Midwest tropical escape now! ✈️🌴🍹

www.TheLeiAway.com

Ben Bassham and Son 🌺 Typhoon Tommy 🌺 Matt Marble (Spike from Spike’s Breezeway), Captain Dave + Tiki Dan 🌺 Susana Vestige of Vestige Photography 🌺 Darrell Brogdon 🌺

07/11/2026

🌺 First Class is now boarding! ✈️🌴

Ready to escape to paradise? First Class tickets for Lei Away are officially available now!

Join us September 17–19, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri for a weekend inspired by the golden age of destination travel—when jet-setting and cruise liners made every journey feel unforgettable.

Our VIP guests include Ben Bassham and son, Typhoon Tommy, Captain David + Tiki Dan, Spike (Matt Marble) of Spike’s Breezeway, Susana Vestige of Vestige Photography, and Darrell Brogdon!

Your First Class experience includes:
🌺 Full weekend access
🎤 Guest seminars
🍍 An authentic luau
🍹 Exclusive parties
🎁 Limited-edition swag
✨ And so much more!

Don't let this flight leave without you—reserve your seat in paradise today at www.theleiaway.com.

Pack your aloha spirit... we'll handle the rest. 🌴🌺✈️

07/10/2026

Aloha! 🌺 We're excited to announce that tickets for Lei Away 2026 go on sale TOMORROW at 12 pm Central! 🎟 A limited number of First Class and Two Day passes will be available.

The initial schedule is now on the website, with details forthcoming about our special VIP guests, seminar topics, and more surprises! 😁

If you're traveling in for your Midwest escape, check out the Lodging page for info on our discounted room blocks at TWO nearby hotels, and book your reservations! 💼🚘✈️🌴

More details to come soon! Get your tickets when they go on sale tomorrow! We can't wait to see you! 🍹😎

Step into a world of sun-soaked escapism and island enchantment—an opulent tropical weekend retreat where the rhythms of the tropics come alive in the Midwest at The Lei Away - September 17th - 19th in Kansas City, MO.

07/08/2026

Aloha! 🌺 Vendor spots are filling fast!!! 🛍️
Head over to www.TheLeiAway.com for an application for single or two day vending. We’d love to have you as part of the festivities! 🤙Tickets for Lei Away 2026 on sale very soon! Stay tuned! 🎟 🌴

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