Saturday August 24th — Sunday September 1st

The kickoff event will be hosted at the Old Town Music Hall during the Art Walk. Partnering with ESAW, we'll be starting things off in a big way with an amazing list of comedians and delicious BBQ!

Once a month, El Segundo based comedians Lauren O’Brien and Jennifer Murray host a popular Stand Up Comedy showcase “YEAST!” at this killer brewery. They are teaming up with the festival to put on a BEEFED UP version of their usual great show. Come hungry and ready to wash that beer down with some meat, as we’ll have one of L.A.’s best venders selling smash burgers on the back patio. This will be one of the few free shows of the week.

Brewport’s weekly comedy show “Recession-Proof Comedy” has quickly become an El Segundo staple. Hosts Alex Hluch and Ryan O’Toole team up with the festival to bring you an impressive line up of today’s best comics along with a special headliner. Local pit master Dave “MEAT DAVE” Williamson will infiltrate the Brewport kitchen to offer you special BBQ menu items during the show.

Chef Binotto has appeared on Chopped, BBQ Brawl, and a few of your other favorite Food Network shows. He is teaming up with Canada's Mel Chmlar aka "Dark side of the Grill"and El Segundo's "Meat Dave" BBQ to offer audience members the opportunity to show up early and grub on some top shelf Smoked Meats & sides. Be part of an intimate audience (only 45 tickets available) that experiences the most elevated evening of the festival thanks to R6's unmatched ambiance, top tier comics, award winning spirits, and, of course, the already mentioned MEAT.

Enjoy a great line-up of comics in one of the festival’s most intimate venues. Show up early for a BBQ tailgate party led by world famous postmaster Mel Chmilar aka Dark Side of the Grill. Come hungry and ready for a Friday night comedy fiesta.

The venue that inspired it all. Once a month, Dave Williamson hosts a “Meat and Jokes” comedy showcase at one of the coolest venues in town. He makes BBQ for everyone to sample, and the vibe is right for enjoying some killer comedy. This will be no exception. Come early for BBQ from our contributing Pit Masters, and grab a good seat to what promises to be one of the best line-ups of the week. 

Get ready for the grand finale at Gundo’s best outdoor spaces: WWOO Outdoor Kitchen. The Sunday lineup boasts 4 special events including: Michael Rayner’s Kid’s Comedy Show followed by a master class from Jason Selva Beatdown BBQ & Mel Chmilar aka Dark Side of Grill. Then after learning from the best in barbecuing, get the last ticket to the packed out comedy festival finale. This is a must see at a wonderful venue!