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: (Time and location TBA)

  • Tuesday, March 18th, 2025

  • Wednesday, March 19th, 2025

  • Thursday, March 20th, 2025

  • Friday, March 21st, 2025

  • Sunday, March 23rd, 2025

  • Monday, March 24th, 2025

  • Tuesday, March 25th, 2025

  • Quarter-Final Round: (Time and location TBA)

  • Wednesday, March 26th, 2025

  • Thursday, March 27th, 2025

  • Friday, March 28th, 2025

  • Sunday, March 30th, 2025

  • Semi-Final Round: (Time and location TBA)

  • Monday, March 31st, 2025

  • Tuesday, April 1st, 2025

  • Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

  • Final Round: (Date, time and location TBA)