Lehigh Valley's Funniest Competition REGISTRATION

Think you’re the funniest comic in the Lehigh Valley?
Or ready to prove it against the best from across the region?

Lehigh Valley’s Funniest is back for its 3rd year—bringing together rising comedians from PA, NJ, and beyond for a multi-round showdown packed with big laughs, real opportunity, and cash prizes.

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🔥 Why You Should Enter

• 💰 Win Cash Prizes
• 🎭 Guaranteed Stage Time at The Emmaus Theatre
• 👀 Perform in Front of Real Bookers
• 🚗 Chance to Join a Regional Mini Tour

All participating comedians will be seen by bookers from The Emmaus Theatre and Wisecrackers Comedy Club (Poconos).

🏆 The winner will also be featured on a potential mini tour with top comics from:

• Harrisburg Comedy Zone
• Wisecrackers
• Soul Joel’s

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💰 Prize Breakdown

• 1st Place: $700
• 2nd Place: $200
• 3rd Place: $100

🎤 All comedians receive guaranteed work at the theatre.

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• Entry Fee: $25
• Limited spots available per round

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• Round 1: 5 minutes
• Round 2: 8 minutes
• Round 3: 12 minutes
• Finals: 15 minutes

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• June 3, 4, 10, 17, 18, 24 & 25

July: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
August: 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27

⚠️ Dates subject to change

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📍 September 6
The best of the best compete for the title of Lehigh Valley’s Funniest 2026

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• Rounds 1 & 2: Audience vote
• Round 3: Audience vote + judges’ scores
• Finals: Judges’ decision

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By signing up, you consent to being filmed and photographed at any point during the competition for promotional use.

All entry fees are non-refundable.

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Spots are limited and this competition fills up fast every year.

👉 Sign up now and take your shot at becoming Lehigh Valley’s Funniest!

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