The four-day multi-venue festival spotlights more than 50 of the nation’s funniest and freshest comics in the industry today.

Since submissions began this year, several hundred comedians from all over the country submitted stand-up clips hoping to secure one of the performer slots.

The comics have hopes of turning the heads of the major TV network executives, casting agents, talent bookers, and comedy club owners who have traveled to the festival to discover stand-up comedy’s next crop of rising talent.

Charlie Gerencer, who is the festival’s Executive Producer/Director and production company executive, says, “The LYAO Festival has been such an amazing journey with the community as our co-pilots. Our mission has always been to provide above and beyond in both talent and production quality to our fans. With the response we get back from our audiences and the national comedy community, we’re truly humbled to be able to continue to produce this great experience every year.”

Tickets went live following an article in Paste Magazine naming the festival as one of the top five must-see comedy festivals of the summer. “This was a bit mind blowing to me. Being in Paste and ranked two spots away from one of the biggest and most prestigious comedy festivals in the world really pushes our team to continue to provide the best comedy experience possible,” said Ryan Folks, Festival Producer and Talent Director.

The Laugh Your Asheville Off Festival kicks off Wednesday, August 12, with a Festival Launch Party at The Highland Brewing Company.

If You Go: Laugh Your Asheville Off Festival, performances take place August 12-15, 2015 at the Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville. Individual show pricing: $20/ticket. Cosmo Festival Passes: $80 – a savings of $20 – get access to every show on the schedule. Tickets available at LaughYourAshevilleOff.com