U.S. Comedy Arts Festival

The U.S. Comedy Arts Festival was an annual event held in Aspen, Colorado, from 1996 to 2007 that celebrated comedy across various media, including stand-up, television, and film. It served as a showcase for emerging and established comedic talent, featuring performances, panels, and industry panels. The festival provided opportunities for networking, talent discovery, and exposure, often helping launch or boost careers in comedy and entertainment. While influential in the comedy community, the festival ended in 2007 due to financial challenges and changing industry dynamics.