A family function for followers of Christ and fans of funny.
Counting The Days To Vacay with Comics, 2023!!!
We choose to laugh
Eventually, God is going to work everything out for good. We’ve decided not to wait any longer to start celebrating that fact.
Vacay with Comics is three days and two nights of fun and laughter with some of your favorite Christian comics. It’s the ultimate back-stage pass! We want you and your family to join us for the funniest vacation experience allowed by law.
The Comics
The genius who masterminded “Vacay with Comics,” Branyan hopes to someday be so successful that he won’t have to write his bio himself. John’s comedy was awarded Focus on The Family’s “Best of The Year” in 2016. His hosting of “The Newlywed Game” has been described as “Epic” by Michael W. Smith. (…he’ll be hosting that game during this Vacay.)
Bob’s resume speaks for itself because it’s a trained, bilingual parrot. When he’s not performing comedy on a stage somewhere, he’s performing comedy off-stage to test the patience of his friends and family. Bob is what happens when coffee drinks too much coffee. His manic performance will leave you smiling and exhausted. Bob is on the endangered species list so do not disturb him while he’s nesting.
David’s comedy garners standing ovations everywhere he performs. He’s been tested by audiences of all ages and proven to be both hilarious and water-resistant up to 30 meters. A virtuoso ventriloquist (yes, that’s a thing), David will make you believe anything can talk. His lips never move, but if you watch closely, he does blink once in awhile.
If Daren’s wit and charm don’t make you a fan, then you will at least appreciate him for his height. The creator and host of the syndicated “Daren Streblow Comedy Show,” Daren assaults funny bones with an aggressive gentleness that must be seen to be understood. Daren lives in Minnesota, where ticks are the size of dinner plates, and mosquitoes regularly lift children out of strollers. He likes camping in Indiana.
Kristin is the kind of girl you want to take home to meet your mother. Isaac Witty actually did that and now Kristin is married to him. Her homeschool quirkiness will captivate you. And she plays the accordion just like she’s ringing a bell. She rings a bell like she’s playing an accordion.
If you prefer your comedy be delivered by a seasoned professional who has recently married Kristin Weber, then Isaac Witty is the guy for you! Originally from Oklahoma, Isaac has traveled the Earth making people laugh at his quirky mannerisms and he performs comedy too! The question you’re no doubt asking, “Is Isaac any good at board games?” will be answered in July.
2023 Vacay With Comics Schedule
- Registration
- Mixer with old friends and new
- Dinner
- Comedy Free-For-All
- Campfire
- Cards & Board Games
- Devotions
- Breakfast
- Ask a Comic Anything
- Cornhole
- Lunch
- Free Time
- Dinner
- Improv Night! (Back By Popular Demand)
- Cards & Board Games
- Devotions
- Breakfast
- Open Mic / Street Joke Festival
- Lunch
- Free Time
- Disc Golf
- Dinner
- Comedy Showcase
- Family Party Game Extravaganzapalooza
- Breakfast
- Church Service
- Live Podcast Recording
- Lunch
- Farewell
People often say stuff like, “I bet it’s fun to hang out with you comics. You probably laugh all the time.” This is your chance to discover that these people are right.
The Location
Our vacation spot sits on the edge of the beautiful Cedar Lake, in Northern Indiana, on the grounds of Cedar Lake Ministries. A serene body of water that has never experienced a tsunami or shark attack, Cedar Lake is the ideal place to disconnect from stress and recharge your spirit. With the understanding that you will behave yourself and refrain from questionable activities like building doomsday machinery or conducting radiation experiments, this idyllic location welcomes you to enjoy the numerous amenities it offers.
Kandy Kabin
While we do not recommend this quaint little building be used to teach spelling, we wholeheartedly endorse it when you’ve got a hankering for a sweet treat. Grab a candy bar, soda, or souvenir then head to the back room for a game of ping-pong or round of Euchre. (If you’re unfamiliar with Euchre, somebody will teach you how to play and this alone will make the entire weekend worthwhile.)
Dining Room
Nothing beats a great meal at a table with a window overlooking a lake. But since the number of tables near windows is limited, you might have to settle for a great meal at a table in the middle of the room. If you stand, you can still see the lake over the heads of those people at the good tables. No matter where you sit, the food is fantastic and the atmosphere will be festive and fun. Guaranteed!
Activities
There are millions of fun activities! (Actually, that’s grossly exaggerated. There are lots of activities, but the total is substantially less than a million.) A few of the fun things you can do are: human foosball, ladderball, volleyball, 9-square, basketball, cornhole, Kan Jam, kayaking, laser-tag, canoeing, swimming, hiking, board games, archery, rock climbing, and tomahawk throwing, but NOT tomahawk catching.
Torrey Auditorium
Up close is the proper way to describe your experience at every show in Torrey Auditorium. No balcony seats. No balcony either. This intimate setting is the perfect venue for comedy. Expect to hear some great preaching and fabulous music as well. It’s quite likely there will be puppets at some point, so plan accordingly.
Vacay With Comics 2023
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