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2026's Funniest Comedian of the Year!Featuring your monthly Larry Brinkman Award Winners:
January - Sara Manson
February - Koerner
March - Travis Ruston
April - Jacob Womack
May - Patrick Wilson
June - TR
July - Bill Bartor
August - Alisha Rayne
September - Contest @ Luckys 9/30
October - Contest @ Luckys 10/28
November - Contest @ Luckys 11/25
December - Contest @ Luckys 12/20
+ a feature set from last year's winner - Adam Goodge
Contest Rules:
7 min max - feel free to stop whenever you like. You will be given a light at 6 minutes and disqualified if you go over 7.
* Must be present at award presentation to win.
Comedians are judged on:
Stage Persona - Comedian has a strong stage presence and unique style
Creative Material - Original jokes
Crowd Reaction - Laughs, gasps, boos, crying, etc.
Memorization of Lines - Jokes not forgotten or stumbled over, no notes on stage
Professionalism - Entering & exiting stage, works entire room, head up & projection of voice, mic handling
Friday, January 15th, 2026
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Doors open at 7:00
Icon Event Hall
402 N Main #dtsf
** All seating first-come first-serve
** Premier Seating is front 10%
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Icon Event Hall + Lounge, 402 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-5951, United States
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