Blue Ridge Comedy Competition

Think you’re one of the funniest comics in the region? Prove it.

We’re now accepting submissions from comedians who live within 300 miles of Bristol, TN.

Prizes & Perks

• 1st Place: $300

• 2nd Place: $200

• 3rd Place: $100

• Top 3 comics earn an automatic spot in the 2025 Blue Ridge Comedy Festival.

• All performers receive a high-quality video of their set (with audience mics mixed in for the full experience).

Why Apply?

• Perform in front of a sold-out crowd.

• Get exposure at one of the region’s fastest-growing comedy festivals.

• Only $10 to apply.

How It Works

Step 1: Submissions & Selection
A committee will review all submissions and select 24 comedians to perform on December 4 at either 7:00 PM or 9:00 PM.

Preliminary Round (Dec 4):

• 12 comics per show, 5 minutes each.

• 6 comics from each show advance.

Semi-Finals (Dec 5, 7:30 PM):

• 12 comics, 7 minutes each.

• 6 comics advance to the Finals.

Finals (Dec 6, 7:30 PM):

• 6 comics, 10 minutes each.

• Top 3 receive cash prizes + Blue Ridge Comedy Festival spots.

Judging:

• Panel of 3 judges + audience vote (20% of total score).

• Judged on Stage Presence, Originality, and Audience Reaction.

Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2025

Don’t wait—Apply today and be part of the funniest weekend of the year!