Outing attire is casual, yet tasteful! The USIR reps will be introduced after the evening meal.

There is no formally organized transportation to / from the hotel to the luau beach party. Carpools can be arranged through Hospitality.

The luau is open to all dancers, parents and attendees at the weekend. USIR reps do not need to purchase a ticket. All other attendees need to purchase tickets in advance. There will be no tickets available for purchase at USIR.

This event will unfold following the prizegiving after the Saturday competitions. There will be many details to come, but we are proud to announce that the headlining performer will be the world-reknowned and musically amazing Bad Haggis!

Bad Haggis fuses cutting-edge Celtic with influences of rock, alternative, jazz, pop, groove, world beat, African and Latin influences to produce a hearing-is-believing sonic experience. From the dual leads of the "bagtar" (bagpipe & guitar) by Eric Rigler and guitarist Mike Hoffmann, to the deeply grooving rhythms laid down by bassist/vocalist Mick Linden, Brazilian drummer/vocalist Rogerio Jardim and Colombian percussionist Alberto Lopez, BAD HAGGIS employs a new musical vocabulary to create an exciting fusion of sound.

The "After Party" ticket includes the Bad Haggis concert as well as hors d’oeuvres. A no-host bar will also be available at the party. There will be monitored age-appropriate activities for the younger attendees. This "After Party" ticket is separate from the Competition Entry ticket and can purchased online or at the door for this event.