December 09

Preliminary Round 1

Preliminary Round 1

During the preliminary round of the Blue Ridge Comedy Festival 10 comedians will take the stage to perform their best 5 minutes of material.

The top 3 comedians as decided by a panel of judges (and audience write-in votes) will move one step closer to the $1,000 top prize as they are invited to perform 10 minutes in the Semi-Finals Friday Dec. 13

So come laugh it up and root on your new favorite comedian.

Lineup in alphabetical order:

Ashley Saturday (Chattanooga, TN)
Brook Jolley (Sparta, TN)
Chase Hutton (Marion, VA)
Jared Hazen (Kingsport, TN)
LA Preston (Roanoke, VA)
Madison Bergstedt (Greensboro, NC)
Owen Vacheron (Washington, DC)
Skyler Champagne (Johnson City, TN)
Tooky Kavanagh (Cambridge, MA)
Yoshee So (Atlanta, GA)

Hosted by Shawn Carter with special guests!

12/09/2024 7:30 PM

Door Time: 7:00 PM

Other Showtimes

During the preliminary round of the Blue Ridge Comedy Festival 10 comedians will take the stage to perform their best 5 minutes of material.

The top 3 comedians as decided by a panel of judges (and audience write-in votes) will move one step closer to the $1,000 top prize as they are invited to perform 10 minutes in the Semi-Finals Friday Dec. 13

So come laugh it up and root on your new favorite comedian.

Lineup in alphabetical order:

Ashley Saturday (Chattanooga, TN)
Brook Jolley (Sparta, TN)
Chase Hutton (Marion, VA)
Jared Hazen (Kingsport, TN)
LA Preston (Roanoke, VA)
Madison Bergstedt (Greensboro, NC)
Owen Vacheron (Washington, DC)
Skyler Champagne (Johnson City, TN)
Tooky Kavanagh (Cambridge, MA)
Yoshee So (Atlanta, GA)

Hosted by Shawn Carter with special guests!

  • Shows are 18+ and include adult language and themes. (unless otherwise noted)
  • Drinks are available at the bar including beer, wine, seltzer, cider, and a limited menu of mixed liquor drinks. Please have your ID ready if ordering one of these beverages.
  • Non-alcoholic drinks are of course available as well. You won't need your ID to get a Pepsi.
  • Hot dogs and popcorn are available for purchase at the show.
  • Tickets may be available at the door for a higher purchase price.
  • VIP Seating is front row. The seats are a little bigger and you are guaranteed to have a table for every two seats.
  • Doors will open 30 minutes before show time.
  • The use of video equipment or flash photography is strictly prohibited.
  • All sales are final, no refunds or transfers.

Blue Ridge Comedy Club has 14 Parking spaces, including 1 ADA space in our parking lot at 560 English Street. Highlighted in Blue.

There is also additional street parking available on English Street. Highlighted in Yellow.

The Wes Davis Greenway is a walking path that passes through downtown Bristol and the location of Blue Ridge Comedy Club. Highlighted in Green.


Once you see this mural, you'll know that you've arrived at Blue Ridge Comedy Club.

During the preliminary round of the Blue Ridge Comedy Festival 10 comedians will take the stage to perform their best 5 minutes of material.

The top 3 comedians as decided by a panel of judges (and audience write-in votes) will move one step closer to the $1,000 top prize as they are invited to perform 10 minutes in the Semi-Finals Friday Dec. 13

So come laugh it up and root on your new favorite comedian.

Lineup in alphabetical order:

Ashley Saturday (Chattanooga, TN)
Brook Jolley (Sparta, TN)
Chase Hutton (Marion, VA)
Jared Hazen (Kingsport, TN)
LA Preston (Roanoke, VA)
Madison Bergstedt (Greensboro, NC)
Owen Vacheron (Washington, DC)
Skyler Champagne (Johnson City, TN)
Tooky Kavanagh (Cambridge, MA)
Yoshee So (Atlanta, GA)

Hosted by Shawn Carter with special guests!