To Support The Kampong of the National Tropical Botanical Garden and The South Florida Chapter of The American Institute of Wine and Food.

Aloha and Welcome to the 18th annual Bali Ha’i at The Kampong, Sunday, April 1, 2012.

Bali Ha’i is a glorious afternoon of gourmet dining and fine wine among the exotic tropical botanical collection of The Kampong of the National Tropical Botanical Garden located in Coconut Grove.

Regarded as one of the most popular events on the Miami social calendar, Bali Ha’i has sold out each of its seventeen years with over 500 in attendance.

Guests come from all around south Florida, including the immediate neighborhoods of Coconut Grove and Coral Gables and also Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, Aventura and South Miami. Because of its reputation and popularity, Bali Ha’i tickets are coveted. Bali Ha’i patrons have diverse backgrounds and interests; you will find many are wine and gourmet food enthusiasts, wine collectors, patrons of the arts and cultural institutions and advocates of South Florida’s unique cultural and environmental heritage.

The Bali Ha’i VIP Lu`au Party at the Point is held one hour prior to the main event featuring the creative work of three of our outstanding chefs, last year's Peoples Choice award winners. This exclusive preview to the main event provides champagne views across the Bay to Key Biscayne.

New for 2012 is the Tiki Lounge Party at the Point starting at 8:00 and limited to 50 VIP Platinum guests.  The lights of Key Biscayne and the Miami skyline will serve as the backdrop to enjoying gourmet desserts, champagne and more.

The creations of Miami’s best chefs, incredible wines, a stellar auction, and one of the most beautiful views of Biscayne Bay are the perfect recipe for this fundraiser to benefit The Kampong and the American Institute of Wine & Food.

This year's Bali Ha’i theme is “Hawaiian Style”.

As the song in the legendary Bali Ha’i movie filmed on Kaua’i says ~

Bali Ha’i may call you,
Any night, any day,
In your heart, you'll hear it call you:
"Come away...Come away."

Be sure to dress the part ~ “Aloha-Style”.

VIP Parking – Make a difference in our fundraising efforts by purchasing a VIP Parking Space!  We are offering three very special parking spaces with easy access to The Kampong for $500 per space.  You’ll be transported by golf cart to the event and taken by golf cart to your car when you are ready to depart.  Call: 305.442.7169  

VIP Platinum (SOLD OUT!) – VIP Platinum guests will enjoy the new VIP Tiki Lounge Party at the Point at 8:00 p.m.  Limited to 50 guests (SOLD OUT!); you’ll sample VIP Platinum-only cuisine, select champagne and libations.  VIP Platinum Tickets, $300 per person, includes the Main Event (5:00-8:00 p.m.), VIP Lu`au Party at the Point (4:00-5:00 p.m.), Tiki Lounge Party at the Point (8:00 p.m.).

VIP – Join us for the Lu`au Party at the Point from 4:00-5:00 p.m. and the Main Event from 5:00-8:00 p.m. for $250.00 per person.  Guests will enjoy Hawaiian entertainment, VIP-only chef delicacies, select wines, champagne and panoramic views of Biscayne Bay.

All VIP guests are hosted by Tina & Dan Carlo and Tara & Steve McNamara 

Main Event – Along with our regular chef and beverage stations, guests will enjoy perfect food and wine pairings at select chef stations on The Kampong main lawn for $150 per person. Check in at the Lotus Pond, shop our exclusive silent auction items, lounge, eat and drink with friends.

Bali Ha’i is an outdoor all-weather event. Should inclement weather be in the forecast, all guests, auctions, chef and beverage stations will be completely under tent!