Get ready to laugh until you cry in 2008! Florida will play host one of the most hilarious Miami events: the South Beach Comedy Festival. Sponsored in part by Comedy Central, this Florida festival showcases not only the best of today’s stand up comedians, but tomorrow’s as well.

This high-profile Miami Event takes place from January 16th to the 19th and will be held at various venues in the area. Kathy Griffin, Dave Attell, Steven Lynch, Susie Essman and more will be on hand this year to entertain the crowds. Acts will be held at the Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theatre, Colony Theater and others. Check the website www.southbeachcomedyfestival.com at for more detailed schedules as they become available.

The Florida festival is also devoted to helping to find the next big thing. Every year, there is a free stage at Lincoln Road showcasing up-and-coming comics facing off to be crowned the big winner. The “So You Think You Are Funny” comedy contest joins up with BIG105's Paul Castronoco and Young Ron. It was already affiliated with the South Florida Improv Comedy Club. It all begins on January 6th with an open call. Other rounds will be held on the 9th and the 18th. Semi-finalists will be able to see themselves on the CBS4 website as well.

Make sure to visit the website above to buy your ticket to the 3rd annual South Beach Comedy Festival. If you need to make travel arrangements to be there, be sure to visit the other areas of Miami-Info.com to make the planning easier.