The 1 Day Comedy Competition
EAV STRUT EDITION

The 1 Day Comedy Competition at EAV Strut is a one-day stand-up comedy tournament taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Argosy's Brig Beer Parlor in East Atlanta Village during the East Atlanta Strut Festival. The competition will feature 14 selected comedians competing through three rounds—starting with a 3:30 PM qualifier, followed by a 5:30 PM semifinal, and concluding with an 8:00 PM final—to determine the event champion. Comedians who can perform at least five minutes of original material are invited to apply during the submission window of July 17 through August 14 for a $25 application fee. Accepted contestants will be notified by August 21, with the official lineup announced on August 28. Created to showcase emerging stand-up talent, provide meaningful stage time, and bring a unique comedy event to one of Atlanta's largest neighborhood festivals, the competition combines audience participation and judge evaluations to advance contestants through the day and ultimately crown a winner.

1st place prize $1000
2nd place prize $300

Competition Details

Who

  • 14 stand-up comedians selected through the application process.

  • Open to emerging and developing comedians looking to compete, perform, and gain exposure.

  • Audience members and a panel of judges help determine who advances through the competition.

What

The 1 Day Comedy Competition at EAV Strut is a single-day stand-up comedy tournament in which 14 comedians compete across three rounds for the championship title and cash prize.

Qualifier Round – 3:30 PM

  • 14 comedians

  • 6-minute sets

  • Audience and judges determine advancement

  • 7 comedians advance

Semifinal Round – 5:30 PM

  • 7 comedians

  • 10-minute sets

  • Judges determine advancement

  • 4 comedians advance

Final Round – 8:00 PM

  • 4 comedians

  • 15-minute sets

  • Judges determine the winner

Where

Argosy – Brig Beer Parlor
 East Atlanta Village
Atlanta, Georgia

When

Saturday, September 26
 During the East Atlanta Strut Festival

Competition Schedule

  • Qualifier Round: 3:30 PM

  • Semifinal Round: 5:30 PM

  • Final Round: 8:00 PM

Why

The 1 Day Comedy Competition at EAV Strut is designed to:

  • Highlight Atlanta's emerging comedy talent.

  • Provide substantial stage time for competing comedians.

  • Create a unique live entertainment event during East Atlanta Strut.

  • Connect comics with audiences, judges, and fellow performers.

  • Reward excellence in stand-up comedy through competition and cash prizes.

How

  • Comedians submit applications during the entry period.

  • Fourteen comedians are selected to compete.

  • Contestants perform in three successive rounds on the same day.

  • Advancement is determined through audience voting and judge scoring in the qualifier round, followed by judge decisions in the semifinal and final rounds.

  • One comedian is crowned the 1 Day Comedy Competition at EAV Strut Champion at the conclusion of the final round.

Apply To Compete