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Autumnfest Comedy Fundraiser

 

Woonsocket – Get ready to laugh!

Autumnfest, Northern Rhode Island’s Largest Fall Festival, will have a Comedy Fundraiser at the Woonsocket Elks Hall, 380 Social Street, Woonsocket.

Friday, September 6, 2024 is the date.  3 Top Local Stand-Up Comedians will perform.  Doors open at 5:00 PM and showtime is at 6:00 PM.  Light snacks will be provided along with a cash bar, raffles, silent auctions & a door prize.  This is an 18+ Adults Only event.

Arrive by 5:00 PM and enjoy the wonderful cuisine in the Woonsocket Elks Hall parking lot with food by Bugg’d Out BBQ.

Tickets are $30 per person and can only be purchased online.  Visit this website:  www.funny4funds.com/events.  Scroll down to Autumnfest Comedy Night. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Enjoy a funny and fun night out and help Autumnfest at the same time at the Autumnfest Comedy Fundraiser.

 

 

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