Vermont Comedy Festival FAQ

  • Thursday Dec 3 - Sunday Dec 6th, 2026!
    Our main programming will be spread across Woodstock, Killington, and Bridgewater VT - which is home to the longest running comedy club in Vermont The Woolen Mill Comedy Club. We are also expanding operations to some nearby towns in 2026, so stay tuned!

  • We are running an early bird special of $30 to submit for stand up OR musical comedy through 6/21/26, submissions will be $40 from 6/22/26 to 8/22/26. LATE submissions will be $50.

    1. Opportunity to perform on at least 1 Main stage show, The 1 Minute Stand Up Battle Show, and several satellite shows!

    2. Discounted lodging* (see below)

    3. Official VCF swag including super radical teeshirt featuring handmade design from local artist, Alice Sterling

    4. Kick off party on Thursday night

    5. Super awesome closing party

    6. Official VCF Festival Badge which gives you access to special VIP events as well as discounts at participating bars, restaurants and retailers!

    7. Free ski, snowboard, or snowshoe rentals compliments of First Stop Board Barn!

    1. Link to an unedited clip of at least 5 minutes of what you feel is your best stand up or musical comedy act. Clips must be unedited, and while you can send longer videos, only the first 5 minutes will be guaranteed to be evaluated for your submission. Videos will be reviewed by a panel that includes the main booking agents for The Woolen Mill Comedy Club. Submissions are also doubling as a club audition for our regular programming at The Woolen Mill Comedy Club for the 2026-27 winter season.

    2. Completed Submission Form

    3. Venmo Submission Fee(s) - videos will not be viewed until required Venmo payment is submitted.

  • Notifications will be sent out around 10/15/25!

  • We are once again doing our best to get discounted lodging for all of our accepted comedians on a first come, first served basis (if you are accepted please stay on top of your emails!) thanks to the generosity of our local partners!


    Transportation is NOT included.

  • Past venues include:

    The Woolen Mill Comedy Club

    Pentangle Theater

    The Grange Theater

    Long Trail Brewery

    Killington Distillery

    Ottauquechee Yacht Club

    We are expandinig this list in 2026, so stay tuned for some exciting updates!

  • E-mail us at VermontComedyFestival@gmail.com

    Sponsor notes:

    The goal of the Vermont Comedy Festival is to showcase Vermont's unique culture by highlighting craft beer, products, vacation housing, restaurants and performance venues. With support from the Woolen Mill Comedy Club (Vermont’s longest running club) as well as Artistree and Pentangle Arts, the festival is well positioned. This 4 day event will feature some of the top comedic talent from around the country and potentially beyond.

    The event is perfectly timed, kicking off the first weekend of December as the unofficial start to Woodstock’s famous Wassel celebration.

  • E-mail us at VermontComedyFestival@gmail.com