By Molly Snyder Senior Writer Published Mar 01, 2023 at 12:02 PM

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The second annual Tiki Takedown at Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 Vel R. Phillips Ave., takes place Sunday, April 2 at 1 p.m.

The event, presented by The Pabst Theater Group and Milwaukee Record, features a cocktail competition with tropical drinks and bright-and-sunshine-y music from DJ E.Rich.

During the fun, Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria, Boone & Crockett, DanDan, Finks, Station No. 6 and more will create original tiki drinks for guests to sample and vote for their favorite libation. One lucky establishment will win the coveted Tiki Takedown trophy and Tiki Master title.

Guests will also be eligible to win a variety of prizes from participating establishments.

Bars and restaurants can still apply to participate here.

Ticket types include Designated Driver (DD) and VIP. DD tickets include entry and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages. VIP tickets include early entry, exclusive balcony access, food, complimentary coat check and a souvenir cup.

All ticketholders must be 21+ to attend. Grab your tickets here.


Molly Snyder started writing and publishing her work at the age 10, when her community newspaper printed her poem, "The Unicorn.” Since then, she's expanded beyond the subject of mythical creatures and written in many different mediums but, nearest and dearest to her heart, thousands of articles for OnMilwaukee.

Molly is a regular contributor to FOX6 News and numerous radio stations as well as the co-host of "Dandelions: A Podcast For Women.” She's received five Milwaukee Press Club Awards, served as the Pfister Narrator and is the Wisconsin State Fair’s Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Champion of 2019.