Welcome to Lei Away 2026

 

A Fabulous Weekend Escape

 

It’s a Postcard-Perfect Getaway. Pack your Pake Muu, iron your favorite Aloha Shirt and make your travel plans for a long weekend of tropical intrigue, discovery, and pure escape, right where you least expected it. Lei Away is a love letter to the golden age of the tropical escape, brought to life right here in the heart of the Midwest. Come as you are. Leave

enchanted.

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The Escape You've Been Craving

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Three days. Good people. Better drinks. The finest purveyors of tropical living gathered in one spectacular place, and you're invited. Whether you're a devoted devotee of vintage island aesthetics or simply someone who appreciates beauty, craft, and the art of the well-made cocktail, Lei Away was made for you. Come for a day. Stay for the weekend. Leave transformed.

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• Artisan Vendors - Discover makers, collectors, and curators from across the region, all gathered under one roof for a weekend of browsing, collecting, and connecting.

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• Live Music - Swaying sets and sultry sounds to soundtrack your escape. From breezy afternoon sessions to evening performances that keep the night alive.

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• Crafted Cocktails - Raise a glass. Exotic libations and island-inspired concoctions await, each one a small vacation in itself.

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• Seminars - Immerse yourself in conversations with experts, enthusiasts, and storytellers who live and breathe vintage tropical culture.

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& So Much More - Surprises, special guests, and moments you'll treasure long after the weekend is over.