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Prizes:

Grand Prize

$3,000 Cash
A year of monthly spots at various clubs
Featured on Laughing Buddha Comedy’s:

Social media platforms
Newsletter to more than 10,000 people, including industry partners

Paid guest spots at sponsor venues

2nd Place:

$500 Cash
One month of weekly guest spots at various clubs

3rd Place:

$300 Cash
2 guest spots at various clubs

4th Place:

$2 dollar bill
One guest spot
Pat on the back

Preliminary Round:

$50 dollars will be awarded in each show to the top comic as decided by the audience and staff

Quarter-Final Round:

$100 dollars will be awarded in each show to the top comic as decided by the audience and staff

Semi-Final Round:

$200 dollars will be awarded in each show to the top comic as decided by the audience, staff, and industry judges

Final Round:

$3,000 dollars will be awarded to the top comic as decided by the audience, staff, and industry judges

Festival Dates:

Tuesday March 18th, 2025 - Friday April 4th, 2025 (Must be available for all dates)
- Preliminary Round: St. Marks Comedy Club
- Quarter-Final Round: St. Marks Comedy Club
- Semi-Final Round: St. Marks Comedy Club
  - Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 - 7:00 PM
  - Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 - 7:00 PM
  - Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 - 8:45 PM
- Final Round: St. Marks Comedy Club
  - Friday, April 4th, 2025 - 7:00 PM