WYCE's Community Connection (02-12-23): unpacking the fun and purpose behind Gilda’s LaughFest

11/10/2023 14 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we speak with Zack Berends, events and festival manager for Gilda’s LaughFest presented by Gildas Club Grand Rapids.
Gilda’s LaughFest, is the nation’s first-ever community-wide festival of laughter. Over the years, it has earned a reputation for being one of the nation’s marquee events for both participants and artists.
This major Midwest festival is based in Grand Rapids and includes events throughout West Michigan. Gilda’s LaughFest was created by Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids and launched in March 2011 to celebrate laughter for the health of it, the festival features stand-up, improv, showcases, and a variety of seriously funny stuff.
Online: Gilda’s LaughFest

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