Mother Nature gets last laugh: Great Outdoors Comedy Festival cancelled due to flooding
(Source: Great Outdoors Comedy Festival)
Organizers behind the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival have cancelled the whole event.
Officials say heavy rain flooded Harris Park – creating safety issues.
Bill Burr, Tom Segura, and Nate Bargatzee were scheduled to headline the three-day event scheduled for July 19 – 21.
Officials say refunds will be issued automatically to all ticket holders.
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