About Al Kader Shriners
Shrine International celebrated 150 years of philanthropy and fun in 2024. The first Shriners Hospital for Disabled Children was planned in 1921 for Al Kader Shrine in Portland, OR. Due to construction delays, the Portland hospital was the second hospital to open in 1924 after the hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana opened on May 12, 1922. The Portland hospital is supported by eight Shrine Centers of the Pacific Northwest in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Al Kader Shrine Center was located in downtown Portland, and was donated to the city for museum space, which is now the Arts Building. The Al Kader Shrine Center moved out to its current site in Wilsonville in 1994, and serves as the home base for Shriners from Pendleton to the coast and South to Bend, OR.
While having fun with family and friends is high on the list of priorities for Shriners, job one is always raising money for the hospital and taking care of all Shrine children. The PDXotica event is a fundraiser not for the hospital but for the Shrine center itself so we can help those who help the kids.
About - FAQs
General Event Information
Q1: Is PDXotica an all-ages event?
Generally, no. The events scheduled at the Shrine Center are meant for those 21+. Alcohol will be served at many events, including the home bar tours, and the hosts will require a wristband for entry and to be served.
As with many tiki bars, this event is meant for adults. All guests who attend must have valid admission and be wearing their wristband at all times.
Q2: Is there a dress code?
PDXotica celebrates Hawaiian, Polynesian, and SE Asian cultures. There is no strict dress code, however, we encourage attendees to dress for the event and show off their festive Tiki attire. Shirts and shoes are required at all participating venues.
Both evening events are casual and we encourage attendees to show off their best Hawaiian shirts or aloha dresses. Vintage attire is certainly not a requirement, rather, a challenge to celebrate these cultures and the specific textiles and prints easily recognizable as distinctly Tiki.
Q3: PDXotica is expensive!
We appreciate you choosing to support our event with your entertainment dollars! The all-inclusive price and intention to provide as much value as possible was a resounding request from our seasoned board members. We specifically steered away from add-ons, outside of merchandise, to ensure everyone is included and will have access to all events and experiences.
If cost is still a concern, please consider volunteering. All volunteers will have their admission reduced. Learn more about volunteering.
Q4: Can I attend the home bar tours with the purchase of an event ticket?
Yes! We have specifically designed the weekend to include all events, including the home bar tours on both Friday and Saturday.
Q5: Can I self drive to home bar tour locations?
No. We will strictly enforce this for everybody's safety, including the liability and responsibility of the gracious home bar hosts. The bus hosts will ensure guests are well taken care of and have everything they need to have the best time. Admission wristbands are required to board the bus and are required at each stop.
Q6: What is the refund policy?
Tickets are refundable if cancelled more than 14 days in advance of the event. A $40 administration fee will be deducted from the total and the remainder will be refunded in the form of the original payment.
Within 14 days of the event, you may sell your tickets at face value and transfer them to the new attendees. We do not endorse flipping or scalping tickets, or selling tickets for a profit. If we become aware of tickets being sold for profit, we will invalidate the tickets without refund and you will be responsible for compensating the buyers for their loss.
Q7: Are hotel accommodations included with admission?
No. Arrangements with nearby hotel(s) have been made (Holiday Inn I-5 South) and you can reserve your room and take advantage of the discounted rates through the hotel directly. Room sales will begin on XX/XX at XX time. Find the link to our special group rate on the Hotel page.
Q8: Do you have a Waitlist for tickets?
Yes, we will make cancelled tickets available for waitlisted guests, in the order of the names added to the list. Click here (link to Google Form Waitlist) to add your name to the waitlist.
Q9: Will I have time to attend all shows and events?
Yes, unlike other events where many/most events are priced a la cart and overlap, PDXotica is an all inclusive cruise. Once you are introduced to your 49 other shipmates, your Land Yacht Captain, and their First Mate, you are along for the ride! It is an action packed weekend with limited down time, so don’t hit the Hospitality Rooms too hard the first night!
Q10: What is the parking situation?
The Shrine Center offers a medium sized parking lot, including handicapped spots. There is also off street parking available within an easy 2-3 block radius around the Shrine Center. All parking is free and first come, first served. If you will be drinking, we suggest taking the bus or utilizing a taxi/rideshare. No local transit is available. Private bus service is included in your event ticket to the home bar tours, and shuttle service will be provided to and from the host hotel and Shrine Center on a regular schedule.
Q11: Is food served at PDXotica?
Light snacks will be offered at the venue throughout the schedule. Both dinner banquets are included in your ticket. There are 7-10 restaurants located within walking distance of the Shrine Center, approx. 3 blocks away.
Q12: Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, we will be able to accommodate most dietary needs. Please specify your dietary needs when registering. If something changes or you need further assistance, please call or email us to notify us of your needs.
Q13: Which amenities are located nearby?
PDXotica will be held at the Al Kader Shrine Center in Wilsonville, OR. Within walking distance, there are many restaurants, Target, Costco, Best Buy, and a few charging stations.
Q14: Is PDXotica related to Tiki Kon?
No, and yes. With a blessing from the organizers of the last 10 years of the Kon, and with the participation of Col. Tiki (the father of Tiki Kon) as the organizer of the PDXotica Mixologist Competition, and many of the Tiki Kon volunteers now on the PDXotica team, we are on firm footing to remember our roots while creating something new. We are taking it back to the start by focusing on the home bar tours, but also adding in a new slice of life by working together with the Al Kader Shriners to help support the men who support the kids in their hospital.
Location
The Shrine Center is located at 25100 SW Parkway Avenue, Wilsonville, OR 97070. It is conveniently located off I-5, at the Elligsen Road exit. There are 7-10 restaurants located within walking distance of the Shrine Center, approx. 3 blocks away.