We’re kicking things off at the legendary Maverick Saloon with a high-energy night of stand-up in one of the Valley’s most iconic spots.
Expect a lively crowd, a stacked lineup of comics, and just the right amount of Maverick magic, where history, music, and a few questionable decisions all live under one roof.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Doors open at 6:00pm. Show starts at 7:00pm.
Settle in for an intimate night of comedy at Zaca Creek Tavern, where great food, wine, and beer pair with a lineup of seriously funny comics.
Enjoy a curated menu featuring savory empanadas (poblano & pepper jack, shrimp & pepper jack), a grilled sausage platter with dijon, za’atar carrots with chimichurri & hummus, and braised pork ciabatta sandwiches, plus a little something sweet to finish.
It’s the perfect setting for a proper night out, equal parts cozy, lively, and laugh-out-loud fun.
Doors open at 6:00pm. Show starts at 7:00pm.
We’re closing out the weekend in style at Brander Vineyard, an unforgettable evening of stand-up set against the vines.
Sip estate wines, grab a bite from curated local food vendors, and settle in for a standout lineup under the open sky. It’s everything you want from a summer night in wine country, with a lot more laughter.
Doors open at 6:00pm. Show starts at 7:00pm.
June 18-20, 2026
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Join us in bringing the laughs to the Valley. The Corkscrew Comedy Festival is a celebration of humor, creativity, and community. For each of our shows, we anticipate hundreds of attendees, all eager to experience exceptional comedy alongside the remarkable wine and food of our region. We are always seeking distinctive venues to host festival events and intimate pop up performances throughout the year. If you have a space that deserves a stage, we would love to connect.
Please email info@corkscrewcomedy.com for more information.
Previous Shows
Love is in the air…so grab your valentine, your galentine, or whoever is answering your texts…
And join us for a night of Valentine’s Day stand-up comedy laughs at The Buellhouse at Zaca Creek Tavern on February 14th!
Doors open at 6pm, and the show starts at 7pm. There will be drinks, jokes, and at least one couple will re-evaluate their life choices, so be ready to giggle because nothing says romance like snort-laughing pinot through your nose.
With sweeping vistas of the majestic Santa Ynez Valley, set amongst vineyards and under a canopy of ancient oaks, the Vineyard View Lawn is an exquisite setting for an evening that will feature staggeringly side-splitting stand up comedy.
Team Gainey will be pouring their spectacular wines and two of our favorite food vendors will have their tasty fare available for purchase.
Doors will open at 6:00pm and parking is available onsite. Show starts at 7:00pm.
Join us for an evening of knee-slappingly, hilarious stand-up comedy at the legendary Maverick Saloon.
The Maverick’s usual crowd-pleasing menu of food and drinks will be available for purchase at the bar.
Doors will open at 6:00pm and parking is available onsite.
Guests are encouraged to stay after the show to enjoy the Jimi Nelson Band!
Be there or don’t be anywhere!
A li’l history for fellow Valley nerds: Since 1963, this iconic venue has had many incarnations which include a dance hall, a tool-rental facility, and a haven for lost dollar bills that now cling to its ceiling (don’t ask us how). But tonight we’re transforming this storied speakeasy into a comedy club featuring some of the hottest comics this side of the Santa Ynez River… and the other side too.
Do you like beautiful vineyards? Hilarious stand up comedy? How ‘bout yummy food trucks? If you said yes to at least one of these then congratulations, you’re not a monster. If you love all three, then your Saturday night is now officially booked at Brander Vineyard.
This picturesque winery is located on the estate just yards from the nearest vines. And owner and winemaker Frederic “Fred” Brander is letting us take over his outdoor stage for an evening that will feature staggeringly side-splitting stand up comedy.
Team Brander will be pouring their spectacular wines and Fred himself has selected some of his personal favorite food vendors for the evening:
Doors will open at 6:00pm and parking is available onsite.
You may never forgive yourself if you miss this one.
We invite you to a boutique vineyard for an afternoon of lunch, laughter, and some heavy petting… of the animals of the SYV Humane society!
Showcasing breathtaking views, 27 Vines is a private venue designed to reflect a taste of rustic refinement in Santa Barbara wine country nestled within a terraced, sun-kissed estate amid acres of vineyards, heritage oaks and olive tree groves.
Future Perfect Wine will be proudly poured at this event. Future Perfect Wine is made from hand-gathered fruit, hand crafted in their winery from brilliant vineyards right here in Santa Barbara County, California by female winemaker/owner, Sunny Doench Stricker.
Gourmet box lunches prepared by Anna Vocino of Eat Happy Kitchen. The box lunches will include a sandwich (your choice of veggie or roast beef/gluten full or gluten free) and a number of delicious goodies as well. Boxed lunches can be pre-purchased with your ticket and will also be available for purchase on-site for the unprepared.
The Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society / D.A.W.G. will also be at the event with animals available for adoption. Give some love to these animals in need or maybe even bring one home!
Doors will open at 11am. There will be limited parking onsite so carpooling is recommended.
