07/31/2025 to 08/09/2025
Celebrate laughter and community at the city’s 17th annual comedy festival, which is one of the country’s longest-running events of its kind. In its tenure, over 700 comedians have taken the stage, including Norfolk, VA’s Nick Deez, standup guru and film writer Katie Novotny, and Sally Ann King, who was named One Liner Madness Champion in 2025. Up-and-coming jokesters can participate in workshops, panel discussions, and more during the festival. » Multiple venues; Days, times, and prices vary; charlesgerencer@gmail.com; www.ashevillecomedyfestival.com