Live Performance

Comedy Day ~ An SF Legend Since 1981!

This event happens in September every year at Golden Gate Park. (Here’s a map and this is the Comedy Day Website)

This is a ((FREE)) event with 5 hours of comedy to thousands of people.  If you love this event please support it directly, give some love to sponsors and/or BUY YOUR PICNIC LUNCH AND DRINKS AT THE EVENT.   Robin used to be a big supporter of the event from the beginning and now we have get more creative to keep the event going.  (See vendors / menu below) rw award2

Over the past 35 years more than 750 comedians have performed for this event, so my apologies to those fabulous talents not specifically acknowledged, but this website is about Robin’s work specifically.

The goal is not to “obsess” on a cool dude, it is about understanding values, a way of life and finding grace in it all.  Life is challenging, choices are hard and finding grace and humor to rise above it is something he did extra-ordinarily well and inspired many.

Robin received a well deserved award in 2009 for his legendary support of Comedy Day.  Presented by Debi Durst

"City of San Francisco does hereby declare it does not know what SF to deserve him... but as soon as it becomes clear, we plan on doing it again.... whereas without him the sourdough would be less sour, the fog a little thinner and..."

Below is the last known video of Robin’s performances at Comedy Day in 2011 with Rick Overton.  This topics covered include lots of what Robin does best; dick jokes.  These tech jokes were some of the best that I’ve seen from him.

Comedy Day officially started on July 11, 1981 at the Golden Gate Park Music Concourse (a.k.a. The Bandshell).  Comedy Day is the original, longest-running, standup comedy festival in the world. Montreal’s “Just For Laughs Festival,” which debuted in 1983 comes in second. However, Comedy Day stands out from all other comedy festivals, not only because it’s held outdoors, but because it’s FREE!

There are not many early videos, but the one below is from 1984 and apparently this one was legendary.  There’s lots of familiar faces here.

And this is my favorite videos of Comedy Day.  The love and camaraderie is over-whelmly heart warming.  Year after year they keep coming back and creating more joy with each other and each person that comes to the event.

May we suggest leaving your picnic basket at home? (Vendors/sponsors change annually)

This great annual event is mostly paid for by sales of food and drink on the day of the event. So by planning your meal here, you are supporting the future success of this event.

Pat Paulsen Vineyards
Yes, THAT Pat Paulsen. Founded by famous comedian Pat Paulsen, PPV produces outstanding, award-winning wines of great value and serious quality, featuring California’s finest grape-growing appellations. Each wine is a unique and limited blend that has won “Best of Show” awards at prestigious competitions.

Lagunitas
Voted one of the top beers in the world, Lagunitas is brewed in a bizarre old-world tradition using only water, hops, yeast, and malted barley. Check out Comedy Day’s new best beer friend’s thirst-quenching concoctions.

Common Cider
It’s new! It’s unusual! It’s incredible cider. Brewed in Auburn, Common Cider comes in not-so-common flavors: Hibiscus Saison, Pumpkin Pie, Lemon Saison and Blood Orange Tangerine are truly original and represent a different side of how craft cider can taste.

Jackpot Spirits
Each bottle of Jackpot Vodka features a unique five-character code on the cap that, when registered online at JackpotVodka.com, can be redeemed in person for a minimum $25 resort credit at the newly renovated Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Jackpot is believed to be the first spirits company in the U.S. to be able to offer a resort redemption affixed to a bottle—a guaranteed money back for purchase.

Ben & Jerrys
Ben & Jerry’s returns to Comedy Day for the umpteenth year! Why? Because WE LOVE BEN & JERRY’S. And you do, too! More than 27 euphoric ice cream flavors, which can be served in cones or cups, sundaes or smoothies, ice cream bars or ice cream cakes.

Kabob Trolley
Middle Eastern favorites: delicious Gyro & Cheesesteak sandwiches, and more prepared from the finest, gluten-free ingredients and Halal (Kosher) meat.

Sam’s ChowderMobile
Their Lobster Roll sandwich was named one of the Top five “Best Sandwiches in America” by NBC’s The Today Show. But wait, there’s more: Fried Shrimp or Grilled Prawn Po’ Boys, Andouille Po’ Boys, Fish & Chips, Fried Calamari, and Baja Fish or Prawn Tacos. Dive it!

Slider Shack
The Fun’s Between the Buns! Along with their Marin Sun Farms 100% grass-fed beef sliders, Slider Shack is also offering Kahlua and BBQ pulled pork sliders, Moa fried chicken sliders, Vegetarian black bean sliders, Hurritos (Hawaiian burritos), plus their legendary tasty Tater Tots, voted best tots in San Francisco by Sfist!

ForeverSprung
ForeverSprung Spring Rolls — Super fresh Vietnamese gourmet spring rolls: Marinated Chicken, Shrimp or Tofu Spring rolls. Complimentary Peanut Sauce with all orders. They’ll have coffee, too! ForeverSprung uses only organic, free range, antibiotics-free chicken.

ChefPV
Buggin’ Out with ChefPV — ChefPV is a Full-Spectrum Chef & Food Adventurer passionate about food sustainability which means expanding the culinary palates of the people. ChefPV is currently promoting Entomophagy as a necessity in a sustainable food system and will be serving Guacamole Chirp Sliders and Chocolate Cricket Protein Shakes. Bug Appétit!

 THIS YEAR’S EVENT SPONSORS

And did you know there are also other great options to support the event?  There’s t-shirts and coffee mugs, but did you know there are ALSO baby bibs too?  (Order here.)

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