Three semi-finals, where students showcase their comedic talents, are held in the Michigan League Underground on October 22nd, November 12th, and December 3rd. The winner of each event (selected by audience vote) go on to compete at a finale event in February, in the Michigan League Ballroom, for the top prize and the title of 2014 MI Favorite Comic. Each semi-final also has a student host and the finale has a guest host/emerging national comedian feature.