Laugh for a cause: 'Sand-up Comedy Festival' coming to Santa Rosa Beach

Collin Bestor, Northwest Florida Daily News
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SANTA ROSA BEACH — Telling jokes for a good cause. It's something to stand up for.

In February, the inaugural "Sand Up Comedy Festival" is coming to four venues in south Walton County, with all proceeds benefiting the SOWAL Foundation.

Featuring more than 20 talented comedians, the event will last four nights from Feb. 14 to 17 across four venues: SOWAL House, The Seaside Institute, Distillery 98 and Grayton Beer Company Taproom.

According to its website, the SOWAL Foundation is a nonprofit that empowers and uplifts local artists, fashion designers and filmmakers along the Emerald Coast.

"We are excited to bring this exceptional comedy festival to the Emerald Coast," Jessica Plowden Anderson, executive director of the SOWAL Foundation, said in a press release. "Our goal is to create an unforgettable experience for both local residents and visitors while supporting the comedy and arts community."

Featured Comedians

  • Ian Aber - Atlanta

  • Liz Glazer - New York

  • Peter Wong - New York

  • Jason Hedden - Panama City

  • Andrew George - Atlanta

  • Wellington JUKU - Atlanta

  • Brittany Dent - Atlanta

  • Paul Ollinger - Atlanta

  • Nick Murphy - Atlanta

  • Katie Hughes - Nashville

  • Mandal - Atlanta

  • Alicia Simmons Miracle - Panama City

  • Scotty Jernigan - Panama City

  • Natalie Lovejoy - Panama City

  • Cameron Smith - Panama City

  • Ben Bryant - New York

  • Bob Place - Atlanta

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Schedule of Events

Feb. 14: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Distillery 98 and Grayton Beer Taproom.

Feb. 15: 6 p.m. at SOWAL House, Distillery 98 and Grayton Beer Taproom.

Feb 16: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at SOWAL House, Distillery 98 and Grayton Beer Taproom.

Feb. 17: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at SOWAL House, Seaside Institute in Seaside, Distillery 98 and Grayton Beer Taproom.

Want to go?

For tickets and more information, you are encouraged to visit www.sandupcomedyfest.com. Tickets will be $35 per show.

This article originally appeared on Northwest Florida Daily News: Santa Rosa Beach hosts inaugural comedy festival in February