After a sold-out debut year, the Corkscrew Comedy Festival is returning to the Santa Ynez Valley from June 18 to 20 starting at 7 p.m. each night. Three venues are set to host the locally produced festival.
This year’s event is a fundraiser for Atterdag at Home Meals on Wheels, which delivers nutritious food to low-income and homebound seniors in the valley.
“Whether you were part of our inaugural festival or are joining us for the first time, we cannot wait to welcome you to an even bigger and better second year,” the festival announced online.
The weekend begins at The Maverick Saloon on June 18 with a lineup of five comedians. The bar’s food and drinks will be available for purchase, too.
Catch four more stand-ups on June 19 at The Tavern at Zaca Creek. The restaurant will serve a curated menu of empanadas, grilled sausages, pork ciabatta sandwiches, and dessert.
Close out the weekend at Brander Vineyard in Santa Ynez with jokes from six performers. Audience members can taste the estate wines and try bites from local vendors.
Buy tickets online by visiting corkscrewcomedy.com. Enjoy special perks with an all-access pass or a weekend-long VIP package for two guests. See sneak peeks of the comics on Instagram @corkscrewcomedy.
This article appears in June 11 – June 18, 2026.
