About Trivia Weekend

The History of KVSC’s Trivia Marathon:
Trivia weekend was created to alleviate Minnesota’s infamous cabin fever and debuted in 1980 with 25 teams participating. In 2007, Trivia Weekend attracted 80 teams, 31 of them playing via the Internet from various parts of the country. As the weekend grew in popularity, so did its organizational sophistication. Last year, a record 24 trivia answer hotlines were staffed by volunteers. KVSC has more than 120 volunteers working toward the success of its annual-station event. In addition, dozens of St. Cloud businesses show their support with food donations or funds. We wish your team the best of luck in 2008. Visit our Trivia History page for a full report.

Trivia 2007 -- Trivia: Around the World in 50 Hours

Congratulations to Pull-Start Diesel who circumscribed the globe for Trivia: Around the World in 50 Hours and won the 2007 Trivia Marathon. KVSC would like to express kudus to all teams who sailed the high seas in 2007.

Want to learn more about Trivia: Around the World in 50 Hours? Read last year's media release.

View last year's final team scores
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How Does Trivia Weekend Work?

This year marks KVSC's 29th annual Trivia Weekend. Each year, a different theme is chosen to pay homage to a popular movie, novel or pop-culture phenomena. Vote Trivia '08 was chosen for the election year. The questions asked represent a broad range of categories including: movies, pop culture, sports, science and history. Of course, teams can expect to be bombarded with many theme-based questions. After a team registers, it receives the official trivia kit, which includes a visual-trivia packet and two collectible posters. Kits are mailed to all teams outside the St. Cloud metro area. Trivia Weekend is habitually scheduled for the second weekend of February and begins on Friday at 5:00pm. Participating teams will endure 50 hours of non-stop trivia. Each hour, nine questions are broadcast on KVSC 88.1 FM. The contest also features speed rounds (double questions), audio trivia and visual trivia. Teams outside the Central Minnesota area are encouraged to play, as well. Last year, numerous teams played nationwide via the Internet.

To ensure team success, we recommend that each team have a recording device in close proximity-- it comes in handy when audio trivia questions are broadcast. In past years, large teams have proven to be the most successful. There is no limit on team size, so be sure to conjure up as many brains as possible. The KVSC crew recommends that all teams have reference books, a steady supply of caffeine, extra cell phones and high speed Internet access.

The deadline to register is 4:30pm Friday, February 8, 2008. The Awards Ceremony will be held at 8pm Sunday in the Ritsche Auditorium in SCSU’s Stewart Hall. Post trivia party with the Shake a Hamster Band at Red Carpet nightclub follows! For more information on Trivia Weekend, visit our official rules page.

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Trivia 2009 will take place February 13-15.

Vote Trivia '08 begins at 5pm on Friday, February 8 and concludes at 7pm on Sunday, February 10. The amusing and suspenseful Awards Ceremony will follow at 8pm in the Ritsche Auditorium in Stewart Hall at SCSU. The annual post-trivia celebration will take place at 9pm at the Red Carpet nightclub in downtown St. Cloud. The Shake a Hamster Band will stimulate your tired mind with its amazing stage antics and ritualistic telling of the Headless Cowboy Monkey tale! The deadline to register is 4:30pm Friday, February 8, 2008. THIS IS A FIRM DEADLINE. If you register your team by 6pm on Thursday, February 7, you’ll receive two free collectible posters. To learn more about the campaign trail, read the captains' letter drafted by station manager, Jo McMullen-Boyer.


Visual Trivia: Every team will receive a packet of individually numbered images. Questions may be asked periodically through the contest about any of the photographs or images provided.

Audio Trivia: Audio trivia questions will be asked at random and there is potential for a speed round. To best prepare for these questions, teams are encouraged to have a recording device handy. However, KVSC will repeat audio questions when they are featured.

UTVS Covers the Trivia Campaign!
UTVS — the University television station (channel 21) — will provide a live telecast of trivia weekend. Local teams can anticipate a visit from UTVS. You can also stream live coverage at www.utvs.com.

Election Challenge Line
This is a number you can call to vocalize your “challenge” to other teams and the KVSC staff. You will be recorded, and perhaps even teased by staff members. Skits, spontaneous songs and other team challenges are welcomed. The challenge line is (320) 308-5475.Additional Contact:
Log on to www.kvsc.org or call
(320) 308.3066 for all your trivia needs.
Press inquiries, please visit the Press Room.

 

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