Shows start at 7:00 pm
dinners at 6:00 pm
Oct 4th & 5th
Headliner: Chris Wineland
Chris Wineland is a "Top Ten Christian Comedian" with millions of views online and credits including Jimmy Fallon, Dry Bar Comedy, Hulu, TBN and so much more! His comedy has been shared by Louder with Crowder, The Daily Wire, and Huckabee just to name a few. As a comedian that relates to all types of people from all walks of life, Chris is a must-see comedian.
Opening Act: Corey Mann
Corey Mann is originally from Benton Harbor, MI, moved to South Bend In 1991. You’ve heard him on U93 in the 90’s, and Pulse FM since January 2009. Corey published his first kid’s book in 2016. He also hosts the twice nominated podcast of the year, “What Else with Corey Mann”.
Oct 11th & 12th
Headliner: Tyler Fowler
Tyler Fowler is a nationally touring comedian who expertly weaves relatable anecdotes about marriages, kids and jobs- none of which he has - to create a show you won’t want to miss! His debut album Friends with 401k benefits premiered on iTunes Top 10 on the Billboards Comedy charts and was followed by a 30 minute special with Drybar Comedy titled Little Spoon.
Opening Act: Corey Mann
Corey Mann is originally from Benton Harbor, MI, moved to South Bend In 1991. You’ve heard him on U93 in the 90’s, and Pulse FM since January 2009. Corey published his first kid’s book in 2016. He also hosts the twice nominated podcast of the year, “What Else with Corey Mann”.
Oct 18th & 19th
Headliner: Jay Harris
Jay lives in Chicago, and used to moonlight as a financial advisor. He's worked with such comedians as Greg Giraldo, Billy Gardell, and Andy Kindler to name a few. He's also a screenwriter, and is working on a project right now that will be filmed in October in LA. He has performed his one-man show coast to coast, and is excited about coming to Goshen, Indiana.
Opening Act: Elise Davis
With a long background in the performing arts and a penchant for finding the humor in life, it was only a matter of time before Elise Davis dipped her toe, nay DOVE into the stand-up comedy pool. Born and raised in the Elkhart area, she has been stretching her comedic muscles at clubs and charitable events throughout the community since October of 2023, trusting in God to open doors and provide opportunities to share her unique wit. Elise credits her work as a nurse and especially her husband and children for a wealth of material, the gift that keeps on giving.
Oct 25th & 26th
Headliner: Larry Wirtz
This classically trained "sleight-of-hand" artist is a Stephen's Minister, Certified Lay Speaker and a full-time Inspirational Speaker, Humorist, Entertainer and Director of the Chavez Studio of Magic. Larry Wirtz has presented programs in over 10,000 schools along with colleges, churches, corporations, and conventions across 32 states and Canada delighting (and impacting) millions of children and their families. Described as intelligent, articulate, and dynamic, Larry delivers an eye-opening, jaw-dropping program that is genuine, dignified, funny, very entertaining, and most importantly RELEVANT! His popular brand of educational entertainment has won the hearts of all generations, making him a nationally recognized leader in his field. For fun, Larry is working towards his PhD at Indiana Wesleyan University.
Opening Act: David Murrel
A clean comedian, David Murrell uses his creativity & wit to convey politely hilarious jokes, his stand-up proves he’s a skillful comedian who can command the stage without expletives. As a kid, David knew he wanted to do comedy. Life directed him toward ministry beforehand, & it was through that calling that he honed his communication skills & attention-grabbing tactics. David continued to observe all things comedy, & he gave open mics a chance while still being a minister. He figured comedy could just be a tool to help with his career, but then stand-up ended up being an entity all on its own. It’s funny how things work out like that. David spends a lot of time on stage, performing guest & feature spots at locations like The Drop Comedy Club & DIY Comedy, among other venues in the Midwest. & surprise! You can also find him telling jokes regularly at church events, as his style allows for versatility. Regardless of where he’s talking into a mic, his goal is to fill people’s lives with laughter
Nov 1st & 2nd
Headliner: Marc Rubben
A Funtastic Kaleidoscope of Funniness starring Marc Rubben, 2019 Ventriloquist of the Year. The Night of the Living Dummies is a ventriloquism kaleidoscope with an abundance of satire, comedy and audience participation. Marc Rubben's feisty world class ventriloquist figure friends will tickle your funny bone and amaze you as they come to life in his expert hands. The show's many twists and turns you will have you wondering who the real dummy is. One thing is for sure The Night of the Living Dummies is a crowd pleasing show that earned Rubben the moniker "The Puppet Master". Rubben's cast includes "Reggie" - The Jamaican Rasta-Mon; "Nash" - the long haired hippy; and "Cletus" - the Redneck. The closing highlight of the show features mechanical moving mouths that transform audience members into unforgettably hilarious characters that allow Rubben to utilize his amazing improvisational skills. Marc Rubben's stellar career, allowed him to appear on dozens of national television shows such as; Accidentally Famous; The HBO Aspen Comedy Festival; Comedy Central; and Showtime. Rubben performed regularly as a special guest star for Carnival Cruise Lines and some of the most prestigious Comedy Clubs, such as Catch a Rising Star and The Improv, as well as Casinos and Resorts in Las Vegas; Atlantic City; and around the world. With some 35 years as a full time professional comedian and ventriloquist, Rubben has enjoyed entertaining at over 200 conventions for companies such as Panasonic; Zebco; Lennox International; Merchants Bank of Alabama; and Minnesota Ag Group to name a few! In 2020, Marc was voted Best Actor in the award winning Indi Film "Silent Partner" and most recently is co-starring in the award winning theatre concert "Now ..... THAT'S FUNNY!" Produced by the esteemed Fred Puglia of Perfect Impressions Entertainment Inc.
Headliner: joby saad
Joby has performed on several Moth shows in Santa Monica Ca. which is that gold standard for storytelling and launching storytalks.org with fellow comedian Alyse Kenny in New York City. Radio/Live performances. Frequent guest on the syndicated "Daren Streblow comedy show" on I-heart Radio. Joby can currently be seen on Casino Boss playing the role of Jimbo, the former x boxer turned floor manager on Spectrum TV. He is co producer and performer for the annual Clean Comedy Challenge along with Leslie Norris Townsend which promotes Clean Comedy for younger comedians as well as veterans. His DRYBAR Comedy Special just released was to strong reviews, the short clips quickly garnered 250k views. In 2022 Joby Performed his one Man Show on Broadway during the NYC Comedy Festival. Most recently Joby Headlined the Italy Comedy Festival in Florence Italy performing in the World's second oldest Theater: A Benefit Concert for Ukrainian Children. Joby signed a distribution deal with Crown Entertainment tv for his series Vidiots which will ensure a wider audience. Joby is doing everything he can to pull the country back together with his humor that restores faith in humanity. Don't miss Joby Saad, the Village Idiot Show when he comes to your City!
Nov 8th & 9th
Headliner: Don Tersigni
This is Don Tersigni "The Voice Chameleon"! Maybe Mark Ridley of The Comedy Castle in Royal Oak, MI said it best, "Don has always been a real crowd pleaser and extremely professional in his approach to comedy...and what a hit he and his voices are!" Don, a Detroit area native and former winner of Ed McMahon's "NEXT BIG STAR" National TV Talent show, began performing while serving in the US Navy. He has performed in Las Vegas and Nashville and has shared the stage with Steve Harvey, Louie Anderson, Cast of The Sopranos Live, Jewel, Jimmy "JJ" Walker, Jon Stewart, Tommy Chong, Gilbert Gottfried, Ted Nugent and Weird Al Yankovic among others. Don has appeared on Oprah's Lifeclass on OWN as a featured guest, HBO Comic Relief, ABC's America's Funniest People, FOX's Show me the Funny, The Michael Essany Show on E!TV. Don has performed at the following CASINOS; The Rio Las Vegas, Agua Caliente Palm Springs, The Beau Rivage, Ameristar, Harrah's, Blue Chip, Motor City Casino and The Ho Chunk. Corporate Clients include; Amway, Shaklee Corp., State Farm,Buick Motor Co., Cadillac, United Way, Cabela's, Humana, Wells Fargo, The Whirlpool Corp and many others. Don's voice has also been heard on WLUP 97.9 "The Loop" in Chicago, Indiana 105 FM, WZVN 107.1, WXRD 103.9 and WAKE AM 1500, (all in the Chicagoland area) and he has taken home 2 Spectrum Awards for Radio Voice Overs from the IBA.
Opening Act: brian atkinson
Brian Atkinson is a comedian, and played a serial killer on TV, while doing voices for PBS Kids. This guy-next-door with a radio voice talks about his career in broadcasting, voiceover, and being adopted twice, with twisted observations of everyday life. Brian is an award-winning comedian: Best of The Bash 2022 and 2023, World Series of Comedy 2023 Wildcard 1st Place Winner and 2024 Top 40 Comic, Funniest Person in Grand Rapids contest Audience Favorite, and Finalist in the Kingpin of Comedy.
Nov 15th & 16th
Headliner: jeremy nunes
Often referred to as "Comedy's next great storyteller," Jeremy's unique show has been in demand for over 20 years. He's drawn rave reviews for his clever observations, unique storytelling style, and ability to improvise with his audience. After winning $200 in a local comedy competition, the 6'6" comedian left the rural, Southern Illinois life behind to explore the comedy scene in Chicago. Once in Chicago, it was at The Second City Comedy Theater that he first developed the "front porch" comedy that is now a staple of his act. A lifelong Christian, Jeremy has been getting laughs in churches since he was a little boy. It all began when he shook his 78 year old Pastor's hand with an electric buzzer. He never looked back. Jeremy's Dry Bar Comedy Special, Neighborhood Sasq-Watch, is one of the highest rated episodes on the platform. Nunes also released an Amazon Prime special titled Who's With Me?! He has appeared in The Layover, The Break-Up, Last Comic Standing, Final Witness, 2 PBS mini-series, Comcast on Demand, a National Geographic Special and heard on ESPN Radio. Nunes is also one of the most requested comedians by Sirius/XM Satellite Radio listeners. He hosts the award winning comedy-meets-pro-wrestling podcast Dynamite Drop In. He has since returned to his rural hometown where his parents manage a trailer park. Though he really wants to cash in on that gold mine, he continues to tour instead. Well, he tours when he can, because he got elected mayor of that town! He even wrote a best-selling book about his experiences called You Can’t Write City Hall. Audiences are treated to observations of rural life, working as a small-town Mayor, tales of marriage and raising kids, and plenty of stories about his wisecracking Dad. Plus, hear the jokes that put him on the Bob and Tom radar! Jeremy also co-hosts a weekly podcast called "Dynamite Drop In." It's pro wrestling meets comedy! Pro Wrestler turned comedian Jeremy Nunes and comedian Lee Hardin meet up every week to recap Dynamite. They do their best to cram all the AEW excitement into just 30 minutes! You won't have this much fun talking pro wrestling anywhere else!
Opening Act: corey mann
Corey Mann is originally from Benton Harbor, MI, moved to South Bend In 1991. You’ve heard him on U93 in the 90’s, and Pulse FM since January 2009. Corey published his first kid’s book in 2016. He also hosts the twice nominated podcast of the year, “What Else with Corey Mann”.
Nov 22nd & 23rd
Headliner: Bill Boronkay
Once one of the country's fastest rising sportscasters, Bill Boronkay enjoyed stops in Clarksburg, WV, Evansville, IN and Kansas City before finally landing in sunny Cleveland, OH where he was assigned various hazardous duties. Along the way, Boronkay won 5 Emmy’s, one of which is proudly displayed in his mother's home office behind a lamp.
Opening Act: yoni heisler
Yoni Heisler is a Chicago-based stand-up who enjoys blending one-liners with quirky observational humor. Currently a paid regular at Zanies Comedy Club in Chicago, Yoni has performed at clubs across the country, including Carolines on Broadway, the Comedy Underground in Seattle, the Idiot Box in North Carolina, and The Laughing Tap in Milwaukee. Yoni has featured for several nationally touring headliners, including Tim Dillion, Usama Siddiqque, Ali Macofsky, Mary Mack, and Gabriel Rutledge. Yoni has also participated in a few comedy festivals across the country, including the 2019 Seattle International Comedy Competition.
Nov 29th & 30th
Headliner: dave dugan
Clean Corporate Comedian Dave Dugan (as seen on HBO, COMEDY CENTRAL, FOX and a host of other networks) prescribes to the philosophy that absence of humor makes life impossible .This led him to create a program that proves we all can escape our problems by not taking ourselves too seriously and just going with the flow. Dave puts his own one-of-a-kind spin on life’s experiences by sharing his own candid, personal stories of obstacles and triumphs delivered in his inimitable, dry and laidback manner. “Laughing Your Way Through Life” also proves to be a great stress-reliever and has ended up on the itinerary for numerous industry conferences, fundraisers, award ceremonies and company-wide wellness clinics.
Opening act: john osborne
John Osborne is an Army guy turned Stay-at-home Dad. The natural progression was into Stand up comedy. This 20 year veteran of comedy has a fun & light hearted style. Making it fun to listen to his stories and observations.
Dec 6th & 7th
Headliner: leon the jokester
Hello World! Hailed as “The funniest blind Comedian in stand-up”, by Voyage San Antonio Magazine. Comedian Leon the Jokester has one focus in comedy and that is to spread: Love, Hope, and Laughter. Widely known for his clean and relatable comedy for all age groups, Comedian Leon the Jokester brings a style of humor the entire family can enjoy. He addresses life issues, finding hope in tough times, and how to walk by faith and not by sight in every season of life. In 2016, he became the co-founder of the non-profit organization “Oklahoma Comedy Zone, LLC. In which he teaches “tweens” and “teens” how to write clean jokes and become comedians. Parents love signing their kids up for the online course motivating their kids throughout the year. Additionally, Comedian Leon the Jokester has a heart to serve the community through clean comedy by building partnerships through solid relationships with Nonprofits, Foundations, Churches, After School programs, Summer camps, Fundraisers, and Charities. So, the next time you plan an event and need some fun, fresh, and clean comedy entertainment be sure to give Comedian Leon the Jokester a call. He has a hilarious 60min performance that will have you and the whole family laughing hysterically. A show you do not want to miss!
Opening Act: Janice Rigel-Henriquez
Janice, AKA "everyone's BESTIE", is a joyful, laughter-loving girl with a passion for living a faith-filled life. Her heart is to collide humor with the truth of God's Word to inspire others to fall more in love with Him.
Janice is the Podcast Host of 'Journey with Janice' and Author of 'Slayin' Singlehood', 'Come Away With Me' and several smaller devotionals. She is a Christian Comedian, Life Coach and mentor to many. She loves talking, all things Reeses, sunsets on Lake Michigan and spending time with her besties and her handsome husband, Danny.
Dec 13th & 14th
Headliner: dan brown
Born and raised in Cleveland, OH, Dan Brown’s comedy journey took off in the buckeye state. Since his start in the Ohio’s Funniest Amateur Comedian In Akron in 2010, Dan has become one of the most hard working and determined comedians in the country.
Dan combines his real life observations and experiences into a performance that is honest and insightful that all audiences can relate to and laugh at. Dan talks about life from the perspective of a father, family man, relations and laughing through life as a wannabe superhero.
Dan is a favorite at comedy clubs, theatres and corporate events all over the United States. His Dry Bar Comedy Special “Not Shopping Here Today” was released in October 2021. Dan appeared on the television show “Huckabee” on TBN in April 2022. He Headlined the Finger Lakes Comedy Festival in Ithaca, NY. In 2023, Dan performed for Whirlpool, a fortune 200 company, in Walt Disney Resorts
Opening Act: brian atkinson
Brian Atkinson is a comedian, and played a serial killer on TV, while doing voices for PBS Kids. This guy-next-door with a radio voice talks about his career in broadcasting, voiceover, and being adopted twice, with twisted observations of everyday life. Brian is an award-winning comedian: Best of The Bash 2022 and 2023, World Series of Comedy 2023 Wildcard 1st Place Winner and 2024 Top 40 Comic, Funniest Person in Grand Rapids contest Audience Favorite, and Finalist in the Kingpin of Comedy.
Dec 20th & 21st
Headliner: dave dugan
Clean Corporate Comedian Dave Dugan (as seen on HBO, COMEDY CENTRAL, FOX and a host of other networks) prescribes to the philosophy that absence of humor makes life impossible .This led him to create a program that proves we all can escape our problems by not taking ourselves too seriously and just going with the flow.
Dave puts his own one-of-a-kind spin on life’s experiences by sharing his own candid, personal stories of obstacles and triumphs delivered in his inimitable, dry and laidback manner.
“Laughing Your Way Through Life” also proves to be a great stress-reliever and has ended up on the itinerary for numerous industry conferences, fundraisers, award ceremonies and company-wide wellness clinics.
Opening Act: corey mann
Corey Mann is originally from Benton Harbor, MI, moved to South Bend In 1991. You’ve heard him on U93 in the 90’s, and Pulse FM since January 2009. Corey published his first kid’s book in 2016. He also hosts the twice nominated podcast of the year, “What Else with Corey Mann”.
Dec 27th & 28th
Headliner: andy beningo
With over 3,500 career performances, Andy Beningo has established himself as one of the most in demand comedians working today. Hailed for his clean and "every man" style, Andy has been named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming Comedians in the country, as well as "Best Comedian" by both the Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour magazine. Andy has appeared on AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live, CMT's Next Big Comic, and on Drybar Comedy- where his special, 'Adorable Tough Guy' generated over six million views on social media. Andy has been heard on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show, and was a special guest on Larry the Cable Guy's 'Weekly Round Up' on Sirius XM radio. His first comedy album, 'Quiet Coyote' regularly plays on Laugh USA. His rare ability to find humor in subjects like growing up the middle child, his short lived career as a middle school teacher and our society's obsession with technology has made him a crowd favorite in audiences worldwide.
Opener: Des Mulrooney
Chicago native, comedian Des Mulrooney had a lead role in what the LA Film Festival gave ‘Best Film’ to called, Road Dog. Catch him live at Funny Pharm Comedy!