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Please join us in a celebration of  Happier Valley Comedy
and the incredible growth of our performing community at the
2026 Happiness Festival Fundraiser
featuring improv shows, super cool raffles, and an improv jam.

All proceeds for this event support HVC's commitment to foster and grow a
community of inclusion, kindness, and belonging.​
​Thanks for helping us make the Happy Valley HAPPIER!
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Festival shows

12:30 - 1:30pm The Happier Family Comedy Show
The Happier Family Comedy Show is a high energy, interactive, big and silly comedy show for kids 8-12 years old and their adults. Experienced improvisers make up stories, scenes, and games on the spot using your suggestions and participation. Let's make your Happy Family (and Friends) HAPPIER!
2:00 - 3:00pm Sweet & Salty, Seriously?!, and The Silver Lining
Catch three fabulous independent teams specializing in character-focused long form improv. All made up on the spot starting with suggestions from the audience!
3:30 - 4:30pm The Overtones, One Night Only, and The Altos
​Don't miss three independent teams showing off their distinct approaches to musical improv! With musical direction and accompaniment by the fabulous Josh Hornick.
5:00 - 6:00pm Catch That Eddy, Gluttony, and Oops All Animals
​Strap in for three talented independent teams as they skillfully follow the show wherever it may lead. Lots of laughter awaits!
6:30pm Open Improv Jam
​​Wanna play? Jump into some easy-to-learn improv games run by HVC performer and show runner Holly Ruderman.

Participation in the improv jam is included with any Festival Show ticket. No need to reserve a spot - Just show up and play!
8:00 - 9:00pm The Understudies... with PUPPETS!
​It turns out, The Understudies have understudies... and they're furry. Don't miss this very special, completely improvised musical with puppets!
Don't let the puppets fool you; this show is intended for adults. Like all shows, we aim for PG-13, but no promises.

buy raffle tiCKETS

1 ticket for $5
12 tickets for $50
25 tickets for $100​
The exclusive raffle at the Happiness Festival Fundraiser shares loads of happiness at the same time by possibly winning a raffle(!), amplifying  awesome local businesses, and supporting our mission of inclusion and belonging.
Win win win!
Scroll down to see all current prizes

How Does the Raffle Work?​​
  1. Buy your tickets now or at the door.
  2. When arriving at the Happiness Festival, check in at the Raffle Table to pick up your Raffle Tickets.
  3. Drop them in specific bags for your chance at the prizes you most want to win. Please note: If you're not able to attend The Happiness Festival, please ask a friend to pick up your Raffle Tickets and choose which prizes to put your tickets in. (If you're unable to nominate a proxy, contact us no later than May 25th to facilitate your raffle selections.) 
  4. Prizes will be awarded after The Understudies show around 9:15pm. However, you do not need to be present to win. (We'll be in touch with any winners not present.)
click here to buy raffle tickets

raffle prizes

Stay tuned for nights out in amherst, springfield, and franklin county!

click here to buy raffle tickets

can't attend but still
​want to support us?

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OR
Snail mail: Happier Valley Comedy, 1 Mill Valley Rd. (Suite B), Hadley, MA 01035
If you're making a large donation, we'd prefer a check to avoid processing fees
Or email Scott to make another arrangement

big gratitude to our sponsors for this event!
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