Rob Schneider to headline 2nd annual Comics on the Rocks festival at Deerhurst Resort

See world-class comedians with packages from $259/night

HUNTSVILLE, ON, January 14, 2013 – Deerhurst, a Skyline Resort, in partnership with the Town of Huntsville will be bringing the laughs north of Toronto for the 2^nd annual Comics on the Rocks Festival, February 8-10.

Headlined by Emmy-nominated actor and stand-up comedian, Rob Schneider, the weekend-long event will feature non-stop comedy at several venues throughout Huntsville and at Deerhurst’s new Legacy Hall venue. 

Guests will laugh away the winter blues with one or two night packages during the popular comedy weekend. The two-night package starts from $259 per night and includes:

·         Accommodations for two

·         Friday, 9pm - Comedy show at Algonquin Theatre (shuttle provided)

·         Friday, 11:15pm - Late night uncensored comedy show at Deerhurst Resort

·         Saturday, 12-6pm – Comedy in the Park, Huntsville (includes one drink ticket, ice bar, live music, dog-sled rides and comedy acts all afternoon)

·         Saturday, 6pm – “Stand-up” dinner reception at Deerhurst

·         Saturday, 9pm – Rob Schneider comedy show at Deerhurst

·         Saturday, 11:15pm – Late night uncensored comedy show at Deerhurst

A host of talented comedians are set to appear at the festival including: Canadian Comedy Person of the Year, Nikki Payne; MTV’s Punk’d regular, Rob Pue; Just for Laughs’ Tim Rabnett; Great Canadian Laugh Off winner, Jeff McEnery; Kristeen Von Hagen, 2012 Female Comedian of the Year; Ryan Dennee (Barn Burner Comedy Tour, Sirius XM Satellite Radio); Tom O’Donnell, Great Canadian Laugh Off finalist; Ben Miner, Sirius XM Satellite Radio Host; and Tyler Morrison, winner for Best New Stand Up at Toronto’s Hogtown Comedy Festival. Comedy event admission is restricted to 19 years and older and material may be explicit. 

While at Deerhurst, guests can take advantage of a wealth of indoor and outdoor activities, including snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, ice skating, dog sledding, rock climbing, recently launched guided snowmobile tours and more. 

For more information or to book one of the “Comics on the Rocks” packages, visit www.deerhurstresort.com/comedy or call 1-866-276-0724.

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About Deerhurst Resort:
Although Deerhurst Resort emerged on the world stage when it welcomed leaders like Obama, Sarkozy, and Merkel as host venue for the 2010 Group of Eight Summit, the lakeside retreat has been evolving into an Ontario landmark throughout its storied 116 year history.  The 400-room Muskoka hotel also encompasses 45,000 sq. ft. of meeting venues, two 18-hole golf courses, a Shizen Spa, an extensive waterfront, a live stage show, Adventures in Excellence teambuilding and the most on-site activities of any resort in Eastern Canada.  A founding member of the Savour Muskoka culinary trail, Deerhurst is the only resort in North America to produce both its own maple syrup and wildflower honey, as well as shiitake mushrooms, herbs and other foraged produce on property, one hallmark of its commitment to local sustainability. www.deerhurstresort.com

 

About Skyline Hotels & Resorts:Skyline Hotels & Resorts is a distinct collection of hotel and resort properties focused on providing true lifestyle enhancing experiences to leisure and business guests, as well as local residents. Offerings include top-level golf and ski, its own Shizen Spa brand and a complete range of year-round activities including adventure parks and corporate team-building. Skyline destinations include The King Edward Hotel, the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Pantages Hotel in downtown Toronto, Barrie’s Horseshoe Resort and Deerhurst Resort in Muskoka. Skyline Hotels & Resorts is owned and operated by Skyline International Developments Inc., a real estate and development company that also includes unique communities like Port McNicoll. Visit www.skylinehotelsandresorts.com