Prizes – Ryan Lee I Comedian, Host & Producer

March 18th - April 4th, 2025

120 participants will be admitted into the festival.

Submissions are only open to non-professional comedians, defined as anyone who makes a sole living from

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)

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