Celebrating 100 years of Johnny Carson, the legend who brought laughter to millions and inspired the creation of the Great American Comedy Festival. Happy Birthday, Johnny!

One week later and we're still laughing! Thank you to everyone who made the 2025 Great American Comedy Festival unforgettable. From the magicians & comedians to the sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who came to the festival! Here’s a look back at some of our favorite moments!

That’s a wrap on the 2025 Great American Comedy Festival! Huge thanks to James Austin Johnson, Yakov Smirnoff, and all the amazing comedians who lit up the stage all weekend. Grateful to Midwest Acutech and everyone who made it happen. See you next year!

Need a last-minute Father's Day gift? Grab tickets to the Festival Gala at the Great American Comedy Festival presented by Midwest Acutech featuring Legendary Yakov Smirnoff! 📍 Jonny Carson Theatre ⏰7:00 p.m. 🎟️Tickets at https://t.co/cb3LV0vli9

The Grand Finale of the Great American Comedy Festival presented by Midwest Acutech is here! Yakov Smirnoff headlines with Chip Chantry, Eunji Kim, Cameron Logsdon, and David Perdue. Adam Tiller hosts. Tonight at 7 PM, Johnny Carson Theatre. 🎟️ https://t.co/cb3LV0vli9

Ali Kolbert is unable to perform tonight due to illness, but David Perdue - @DueOrDie is stepping in! Don’t miss the Festival Gala TONIGHT at the Great American Comedy Festival presented by Midwest Acutech. 🎟️ https://t.co/cb3LV0vli9

We laughed. We cheered. We maybe even cried laughing. Thank you to all the comedians and to everyone who stayed up late for the Late-Night Bar Show! One show left: the Festival Gala on Saturday at the Johnny Carson Theatre! Get your tickets here: https://t.co/cb3LV0vli9

Friday night at the Johnny Carson Theatre did NOT disappoint! Huge thanks to the comics & everyone who laughed with us. Next up: Late-Night Bar Show at The District Event Center, 10:30 pm. Don’t miss it! 🎟 Get tickets: https://t.co/cb3LV0vT7H

The night doesn’t end after the showcase! Catch the Adults Only Late-Night Bar Show TONIGHT at 10:30 pm at District Event Center. Featuring comedians from both Friday & Saturday night shows! Hosted by Pat Janssen. 🎟 https://t.co/cb3LV0vT7H 21+ | Mature content

The laughs don’t stop at the Great American Comedy Festival presented by Midwest Acutech! TONIGHT: 🎭Friday Showcase at the Johnny Carson Theatre (7:00 pm) ft. James Austin Johnson 🎤Late-Night Bar Show at District Event Center (10:30 pm) https://t.co/cb3LV0vli9

Don’t miss the Late-Night Bar Show! Catch Adam Tiller, David Perdue, River Butcher, Amy Shanker, Chip Chantry, Ali Kolbert, Eunji Kim, and Cameron Logsdon, with your host Pat Janssen. GACF presented by Midwest Acutech. 🎟️ https://t.co/cb3LV0vli9 *Mature content. 21+ only.

The Friday Showcase is THIS Friday! Don’t miss SNL’s James Austin Johnson and a lineup featuring Adam Tiller, David Perdue, River Butcher, and Amy Shanker, all hosted by Chip Chantry! Great American Comedy Festival Presented by Midwest Acutech tickets: https://t.co/cb3LV0vli9

This Thursday, prepare to be amazed! The Comedy Magic Show at the Great American Comedy Festival presented by Midwest Acutech, delivers big laughs and mind-blowing tricks for kids and adults. 📍Johnny Carson Theatre ⏰7:00 p.m. 🎟️Get your tickets here: https://t.co/cb3LV0vT7H

Can't wait till Saturday to see @Yakov_Smirnoff? Catch him tonight on @FallonTonight as he makes his return to late-night television! Yakov will headline the Saturday Gala at the Great American Comedy Festival presented by Midwest Acutech this Saturday! 🎟️ https://t.co/cb3LV0vT7H

The countdown is ON! Comedians from across the country are headed to the Johnny Carson Theatre...and so should you. Don’t miss the Great American Comedy Festival, this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday! Get your tickets here: https://t.co/cb3LV0vT7H

Legendary comedian Yakov Smirnoff @Yakov_Smirnoff closes out the Saturday Night Gala at the Great American Comedy Festival presented by Midwest Acutech! Don’t miss his iconic humor and inspiring story LIVE June 14 at the Johnny Carson Theatre. https://t.co/cb3LV0vli9

Nebraska’s Cameron Logsdon - @CameronLogsdon brings wit, heart & viral fame to the Great American Comedy Festival presented by Midwest Acutech! Known for sharp impressions & TV spots. Catch him Sat at Johnny Carson Theatre & Fri at late night bar show! https://t.co/cb3LV0vli9

Next up at the Great American Comedy Festival presented by Midwest Acutech: Eunji Kim! You’ve seen her on Hulu’s "Best in Dough", "Chicago Med", and "Chicago Fire". Catch her Saturday night at the Gala and Friday at the late night bar show! 🎟 https://t.co/cb3LV0vli9

Now let’s talk about Saturday at the Great American Comedy Festival presented by Midwest Acutech! Kicking off the lineup is Philly favorite @ChipChantry, winner of Philly’s Phunniest and Best Comedian. See him Sat at the Gala & Fri late night bar show! https://t.co/cb3LV0vli9

Now for the Friday Night Headliner at the Great American Comedy Festival presented by Midwest Acutech: James Austin Johnson-@JAJCenter! Known for his Donald Trump impression on "SNL" and roles on "Barry," "Better Call Saul," and more. https://t.co/cb3LV0vT7H