FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival Social_event is an annual summer comedy festival Social_event held Hold in Calgary , Alberta , Canada .

FunnyFest was also the first comedy festival Social_event to be held Hold in Calgary , Alberta .

FunnyFest produces Creating approximately 125 comedy events , seminars , talent development opportunities and workshops per annum .

FunnyFest has inspired Influence others to copy Motion its success .

The 16th annual FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival runs Control from June 2 to June 12 , 2016 , using Using 11 venues from theatres , showrooms , hotels to pubs and offers over 11 comedy themes in 30 comedy showcases .

Other FunnyFest events are the monthly comedy series , the Christmas Comedy Fest and there is a Comedy Workshop that runs Self_motion 6 times per year .

The FunnyFest Talent Search has talent competitions Competition over 6 different nights to find Know the funniest person .

FunnyFest is a combination Cause_to_amalgamate of entertainment through its comedy performances throughout the year ; learning via workshops on topics , such as , `` Learning How to become a Stand Up Comic '' and `` Laughter in the Workplace '' : cultivating Education_teaching local talent through seminars & workshops ; comedy industry advocacy , socializing as part of community engagement and also volunteering Supporting and fundraising collaborations on behalf of non-profits and charities .

FunnyFest donates Giving over 100K worth of value annually to financially challenged Competition people , charities and non-profit organizations .

FunnyFest has produced Manufacturing over 30 comedy performers from the Alberta region .