SUBMISSIONS ARE
CLOSED
FOR JUNE 2024
pLEASE Come back next year!
COMEDIANS!
COMEDIANS!
ALL
CALLING
CALLING
HOW IT WORKS
40 applicants will be selected to compete in a three-round, single-elimination tournament hosted by Randy Lubas and judged by a panel of entertainment industry professionals. Comics will be evaluated on a scale of 1-10 for material, stage presence, and audience reaction with a maximum score of 30. Please read the disclaimer below for complete competition rules.
A THREE ROUND BATTLE
Round 1
Forty comics will be selected from the pool of applicants to perform 8 minutes of material in one of five heats.
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Round 2
Ten semi-finalists will perform an additional 8 minutes of new material.
Round 3
Five finalists will perform a final 15 minutes, any material of their choice (can repeat material from a previous round).
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PrIZES
1st place will win grand prize of $5,000
2nd place receives $2,000
3rd, 4th, and 5th place will receive$1,000 each!
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
We hear you!
Based on feedback we received from last years competitors, we decided to distribute our prize to reward more of our excellent comedians! By providing incentives for a broader group, we aim to inspire emerging talents, recognize diversity of comedic style, and create a more dynamic and competitive tournament to appeal to audiences of all backgrounds.
Other PERKS
$100 lodging stipend for each night performing with the option of preferred rates for local accommodations.
$25 voucher towards dinner and/or drinks courtesy of Crooners Supper Club for each night performing.
invaluable exposure in the comedy world—competing in front of top industry professionals—agents, bookers, management, and cruise line representatives.
Opportunities to network with fellow comedians and industry professionals.
THE
JUDGES!
MEET
MEET
JUDGES!
testimonals
"Great crowds, great industry, and a very large $10,000 check that cleared almost immediately, what more could you ask for!"
- Mike Paramore
(Winner of the 2023 $10K Competition)
"Loons on the Lake is a fun festival and something to look forward to seeing in Minnesota. From the amazing food at Crooners (get the prime rib!) to the outstanding comedians from around the country. You feel loved and taken care at Loons on The Lake comedy festival from Industry to Comedians to Guests. One my favorite festivals, I look forward to every year."
- Naela Durrani
(2024 competition judge and casting associate for AGT)
“Classiest locale for a Comedy Festival ever: Crooners Supper Club. If you weren’t classy when you got there.. you were after you walked in. Multiple performance spaces on the same property, amazing food, incredible staff, industry, great audiences, talented comics and LOONS! Who doesn’t want Loons?”
- James P. Connolly
(Opener and showcase participant in 2024)
“I‘ve been to a handful of comedy festivals, and The Loons on the Lake Comedy Festival is one of my favorites. Showcase spots are FREE TO APPLY! Crooners Supper Club is a beautiful venue and there are 3 rooms with real audience. It was a great place to network with other comedians, too.”
- Michelle MaliZaki
(2024 showcase participant)
I’ve done festivals around the country and Loons on the Lake is by far one of the best. An instant favorite. As a finalist in the 2023 competition, I was able to meet new comics, increase my club bookings, and connect with a cruise ship agent. The venue and staff are fantastic, the audiences are great, and the organizers assemble an awesome line-up of up-and-comers along with hilarious headliners. While the rewards of the contest are a plus, the panels, shows, and networking opportunities create an environment that is more fun than competitive and every participant can gain from the experience!
- Adam Yenser
(2023 $10K Competition Finalist)
HOST!
MEET
MEET
THE
HOST!
Comedian, entrepreneur, writer, actor, voice actor, producer and talent manager-Randy Lubas wears many hats. He has performed in 40 of our states, 4 Canadian Provinces and across the globe on cruise ships. He owns J.R.'s Comedy Club in Valencia and has produced thousands of shows all across America. For nine years he produced The Ventura Comedy Festival resulting in many success stories.
CONGRATS
To Last Year's
Champion...
MAGGIE FARIs!
MAGGIE FARIs!
A huge thank you to Maggie and all of the fantastic comedians, audiences, and staff who helped make the second annual Loons on the Lake Comedy Festival a resounding success! We look forward to seeing you all this summer! In the meantime, don't forget to stop by to see your friends at Crooners for a drink, a bite, and the best live music and entertainment Minneapolis has to offer!
Sincerely,
Mary T.
Owner, Crooners
*Applicants must submit a 5-10 minute audition video, valid email address, and $45.00 USD audition fee to be eligible for consideration. Submission does not guarantee participation in the Loons on the Lake 10K Comedy Competition. All selected must be willing and able to report, in person, to Crooners Supper Club (6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432) between the hours of 4:00PM and 12:00AM on the days of 6/4/25 to 6/7/25. Failure to comply with any of the above stipulations may result in disqualification from the Loons on the Lake 10K Comedy Competition.
**Selected contestants will compete in a three-round, single-elimination tournament hosted by Randy Lubas and judged by a panel selected at his discretion. 40 contestants will be selected to perform for eight (8) minutes each during the preliminary round of competition. Each selected participant will be assigned a time slot between the hours of 5:00PM and 10:00PM on either 6/4/25, 6/5/25, or 6/6/25. Of these initial 40 contestants, 10 will be selected to perform for an additional eight (8) minutes during the semi-final round taking place on 6/6/25. Of the semi-finalists, five (5) will then be selected for the final round of competition on 6/7/25. One of these 5 finalists will then be awarded a $5,000 grand prize at the discretion of Randy Lubas (host). A runner up will be awarded $2,000. $1,000 prizes will be awarded to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th place finishers determined at the discretion of Randy Lubas (host) and the panel of judges. For more information please contact info@loonsonthelake.com. Not all services described in this Agreement are available to all persons or at all locations. We reserve the right to limit, in our sole discretion, the provision of any such services to any person or in any location. Any offer of a service in this Agreement shall be deemed void where prohibited.