Prizes:

Grand Prize

• $3,500 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:

• $1,000 Cash

• 5 guest spots at various clubs

3rd Place:

• $500 Cash

• 2 guest spots at various clubs

4th Place:

• $2 dollar bill

• One guest spot

• Pat on the back

Qualifying Round:

• Contestants compete to move on to the preliminary round.

Preliminary Round:

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

Quarter-Final Round:

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

Semi-Final Round:

• $250 dollars will be awarded in each show to the top comic as decided by the audience, staff, and industry judges

Final Round:

• $3,500 dollars will be awarded to the top comic as decided by the audience, staff, and industry judges

Festival Dates:

• Tuesday March 3rd, 2026 - Sunday April 12th, 2026 (Must be available for all dates)

  • Qualifying Round: The Buddha Room

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  • Preliminary Round: The Buddha Room

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  • Quarter-Final Round: The Buddha Room

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  • Semi-Final Round: The Buddha Room

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  • Final Round: TBA

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