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The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is back in Edmonton next month

Do you love to laugh? Well folks, we have just the answer. The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival returns to Edmonton in August, and it’s bringing a star-studded lineup with it! Here’s what to know if you decide to check it out.

This year, the festival will be taking over the Edmonton Exhibition Lands for 3 days straight, kicking off on August 12th. Throughout the weekend, you’ll be treated to three (very different) shows, covering practically every kind of comedy style.

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Here’s the full lineup, in case you’re curious:

  • Friday, August 12th – WTFriday ft. Nick Swardson, Bobby Lee, Pauly Shore & Becky Robinson
  • Saturday, August 13th – Amy Schumer and Friends
  • Sunday, August 14th – Tom Segura, Trevor Wallace, Michael Blaustein, Ricky Velez, Maddy Smith

Alongside these headliners, the festival is promising some local talent to hop in, including “comedians, improv groups and DJs”. In short, practically everything you could ask for from a weekend filled with laughs!

Tickets are now available, either for individual days or the entire festival. Keep it in mind next month, friends!

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival

When: August 12th to 14th
Where: Edmonton Exhibition Lands
Cost: $59+

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