The Showcase Showdown

 

Part high-stakes comedy competition. Part variety game show. 100% curated comedy killers at the pop-up comedy club in Mattie's Room at McMenamins Hotel Oregon located on USA Today's #5 "Most Charming Main Street in the US" --McMinnville's Third Street.

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This isn't just another comedy night; it’s a hand-picked friendly competition between the Northwest’s elite talent. The lineup features heavy hitters you’ve seen dominating the region’s most prestigious stages—including Willamette Week’s Funniest Person, standouts from Helium Comedy Club’s Portland’s Funniest Person competition, and the many great local comedy open mics and showcases around Portland, Salem, and Eugene.​

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Mattie's Room at McMenamins Hotel Oregon

Located in downtown McMinnville, the 1905 McMenamins Hotel Oregon is a whimsical landmark rich with Yamhill County history. Originally the Hotel Elberton, this community hub features surreal artwork and the legendary Rooftop Bar.

A centerpiece of its creative spirit is Mattie’s Room, named for Mattie Hanna, the hotel's charismatic postwar lounge manager. This versatile second-floor event space showcases antique fixtures, a custom fir bar, and evocative murals. Whether hosting live music or comedy, Mattie’s Room retains a speakeasy allure that feels like a secret shared with the building’s resident spirits.

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The Showdown

Comedians bring their sharpest 15 minutes to the stage in a randomized order that keeps the energy electric. Every comic earns a base rate, but only one grabs the $75 "Best in Show" bonus. It’s a high-stakes arena where rising stars and veterans push each other to level up, guaranteeing a world-class night for the crowd.

Plus, the stakes get higher: Monthly winners advance to our Tri-Annual Winners' Showcase Showdown, where four champions face off for a live-filmed special and an even fatter purse.  

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​The Games and Prizes

While the comics battle it out, the audience also gets in on the action! Between sets, we dive into high-octane variety games like:

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--> *It’s Not Plinko! ​

--> What's in the box? 

--> Dance Your Face Off...

​--> Don't Crack!

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*We can't call is "Plinko" because we don't have the legal team for that!

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We’re giving away up to $125 in cold hard cash and prizes to local businesses which have included previous prizes like:

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$25 to HoneyPie Pizza

$50 to Thistle Restaurant

$50 to The Pub 

$50 to The Blind Pig in Carlton, OR

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Catch the PNW’s best comics for a night of high-energy sets, crowd games, and local prizes—join us at the next show and leave with a win.