What is the Hill People’s Comedy Fest?

The Hill People’s Comedy Fest (HPCF) is an exuberant celebration of comedy in all of its forms; stand-up, improv, sketch, music, and alternative styles. Nestled in the Catskills village of Stamford, NY, this festival brings nationally-acclaimed comedians together with talent from the local area, the Hudson Valley, NYC, and the surrounding region to entertain and mingle with the local community.

Founded in 2021, this year’s sixth annual festival will convene under the tent alongside The Belvedere Inn at 10 Academy St. between Thursday, June 25 and Saturday, June 27 with live shows celebrating comedy and community each day. Additional all-ages workshops and industry events take place throughout the weekend.

Thursday 6/25

• 6pm – Festival Kickoff Party at the Bel – Food pop-up, drink specials, arrive early to warm up your funny bone!

• 8pm – Local Voices Comedy Show featuring Brittany Carney – Hosted by Mary Skinner, participants of the Stamford Stand-Up class work their tight five minute sets and open for hilarious Brooklyn-based touring comedian Brittany Carney – Ages 16+

Friday  6/26

• 6pm – Free Improv Comedy Workshop – Ages 12+ and no experience required

• 7pm – Comedy Barrage – Short sets by visiting comics back-to-back, hosted by Justin Raymund – Ages 16+

• 8pm – Comedy Variety Show – Sketch, Improv and Music Comedy hosted by Shaye Troha featuring Julian Fleisher and Babushka Improv – Ages 16+

• 9:30pm – DJ Dance Party featuring Pirate Radio and Jusadjust

Saturday 6/27

• 1pm – Free Kids Clowning Class – Ages 7-13 led by Marisa Caruso

• 2pm – Baby Goat Meet & Greet – Pet some baby goats, what more needs to be said?

• 3pm – Headliner Q&A – Festival Headliner Mia Jackson shares what it’s like to be a working touring comedian

• 6pm – Family-Friendly Comedy Show – Ages 7+ and hosted by Karen Anderson, “family-friendly doesn’t mean it’s just for kids, it just means it’s not only for adults!

• 7pm – Comedy Barrage – Short sets by visiting comics back-to-back, hosted by Larry Daly – Ages 16+

• 8pm – Stand-Up Special featuring Festival Headliner Mia Jackson – Hosted by Garth Kravits with feature comics Vinny Seeram and Jae Shin