Funniest Person in Austin
Run by Cap City Comedy Club since 1986
FPIA 2026
Signups Not Yet OpenThe Funniest Person in Austin competition typically opens signups in March or April.
Competition runs June through September with 250+ local comedians competing for a $3,000 prize.
Recent Champions
2025 Finalists
Finals held September 14th, 2025 at Cap City Comedy Club
Notable Competitors
All-Time Winners
2025
JJ Curry
2024
Liz Splatt
2023
Dylan Carlino
2022
Tyler Groce
2021
Cancelled
2020
COVID
2019
Andrew Murphy
2018
Jon Mendoza
2017
Enzo Priesnitz
2016
Lashonda Lester
2015
Danny Palumbo
2014
Cody Hustak
2013
Mac Blake
2012
Ramin Nazer
2011
Andy Ritchie
2010
Lucas Molandes
2009
Bryson Turner
2008
Eric Krug
2007
Bryan Gutmann
2006
Doug Mellard
2005
John Ramsey
2004
Brendon Walsh
2003
Chris Fairbanks
2002
Matt Bearden
2001
Rich Gabe
2000
Martha Kelly
Click any year from 2019+ to see full results and finalists
How FPIA Works
Sign Up
Registration opens March-April. 250+ local comedians enter.
Prelims
15+ preliminary rounds throughout June and July.
Semifinals
Top performers advance to 3-5 semifinal rounds in August.
Finals
Top 6-10 compete for the crown in September. Winner takes $3,000.