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www.MKEComedyFest.com
Milwaukee Comedy Festival Postponed To October 2020
Event to celebrate “14½ Years of Laughs!”
MILWAUKEE, WIS. – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Milwaukee Comedy Festival, Wisconsin’s largest multi-day comedy event, originally scheduled to take place August 5-9, 2020 will be rescheduled for October 7-11, 2020. Initially set to celebrate the festival’s 15th anniversary, the October event will honor “14½ Years of Laughs!”, with the larger celebration to take place in Fall of 2021.
“This is not a decision that we came to without a great deal of thought and discussion” Said Matt Kemple, Founder and Co-Producer of the festival. “It is important that we do all we can to ensure the safety of the performers and our audience members, but we look forward to seeing everyone in October!”
Performers are encouraged to apply at https://mkecomedyfest.com/submissions/ with submission prices being lowered to $14.50. Show lineups and venues will be announced as details are confirmed. Newly opened The Laughing Tap will serve as the main location for this year’s festival.
About the Festival
The Milwaukee Comedy Festival is Wisconsin’s largest multi-day comedy event, celebrating the best local, regional, and national comedic talent. The festival has featured top-notch stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy from across the country. Founded in 2006 as the Sketch and Improv Comedy Festival to support and cultivate the comedy scene in the city, the Milwaukee Comedy Festival quickly grew into Wisconsin’s premier annual comedy event attracting thousands of comedy fans every year. MCF aspires to promote an active comedy community where performers can hone their craft, create new and exciting comedy, and foster an inviting environment for both audiences and fellow performers.