Summer Trivia Showdown

Summer Trivia Showdown

Listen to WKTN for this week's keyword, then enter your information below to play.

One entry per person, per week. Contestants must provide their actual first and last name to be eligible.

View complete contest rules

This Week's Prize

🏆 One Large One Topping Pizza Gift Cert.

Courtesy of Jimmy\'s Pizza

This week's winner also advances to the Summer Trivia Showdown Championship Round.

Week 6 - Food & Drink Leaderboard

Week 6 - Food & Drink Open Until Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM - Listen to WKTN for the keyword to play.

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Previous Weekly Winners

Week 5 - Sports Trivia

Winner: Carter Ruppright — Score: 6385

Prize: $25 Marathon Gift Card courtesy of Journeys With jason

Week 5 - Sports Trivia Answer Key

Correct answers are shown after the weekly contest has closed.

#QuestionCorrect Answer
1 Which NFL team completed the only perfect season in the Super Bowl era? B. Miami Dolphins
2 How many stitches are typically found on a regulation baseball? C. 108
3 Which tennis tournament is played on grass courts? D. Wimbledon
4 What is the maximum score possible on a single frame in ten-pin bowling? A. 30
5 Who was the first golfer to win the Masters Tournament six times? B. Jack Nicklaus
6 In what city is the Pro Football Hall of Fame located? C. Canton, Ohio
7 How many players are on the field for one team during a regulation soccer match? C. 11
8 What does NASCAR stand for? A. National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
9 Which country was basketball invented in? B. United States
10 Which Olympic event combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting? B. Biathlon
Final Week 5 Leaderboard
RankNameScore
1 Carter Ruppright 6385
2 Jamie Anderson 4997
3 Breanna Richardson 4810
4 Erica Shepherd 4501
5 Rocco Longbrake 4064
6 William Shepherd 3855
7 Lori Vermillion 3516
8 Tammy Gault 3377
9 Tammy Gault 3152
10 Amy Caldwell 3030
11 Teddi Krock 2670
12 Phyllis Jenkins 2393
13 Dustin Mewhorter 2116
14 Jade Hale 2066
15 Hillary Wyndham 1825
16 Andrew Anderson 1117
17 Ashlie Goodin 962
18 Haley Thompson 824

Week 4 - Movies & TV

Winner: Darcy Shumaker — Score: 8724

Prize: $25 Gift Credit courtesy of Harvey Brothers

Week 4 - Movies & TV Answer Key

Correct answers are shown after the weekly contest has closed.

#QuestionCorrect Answer
1 Which movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1998 after featuring the famous line 'I'm the king of the world!'? B. Titanic
2 What was the name of the coffee shop featured in the TV sitcom Friends? B. Central Perk
3 Which actor portrayed Indiana Jones in the original film series? B. Harrison Ford
4 In The Office (U.S.), what company does the Scranton branch work for? B. Dunder Mifflin
5 Which Disney movie was the first full-length animated feature film? C. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
6 What is the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide (not adjusted for inflation)? B. Avatar
7 Which television game show asks contestants to 'Come on down!'? B. The Price Is Right
8 In Back to the Future, what speed must the DeLorean reach to travel through time? A. 88 mph
9 Who played Forrest Gump in the 1994 film? B. Tom Hanks
10 Which TV series featured the fictional town of Stars Hollow? A. Gilmore Girls
Final Week 4 Leaderboard
RankNameScore
1 Darcy Shumaker 8724
2 Hillary Wyndham 8402
3 Jamie Anderson 7710
4 Stacy Wallace 5907
5 Lori Vermillion 4816
6 Teddi Krock 4793
7 Tammy Gault 3350
8 Tony Fuqua 3322
9 Jade Hale 3231
10 William E.D. Shepherd 2627
11 AMY CALDWELL 2408
12 Andrew Anderson 1642
13 Dustin Mewhorter 1116

Week 3 - Music Trivia

Winner: Derek Anderson — Score: 7695

Prize: $20 Gift Card to Ang\\\\\\\'s Amazing Graze courtesy of Ang\\\\\\\'s Amazing Graze

Week 3 - Music Trivia Answer Key

Correct answers are shown after the weekly contest has closed.

#QuestionCorrect Answer
1 Which artist is known as the \'Piano Man\'? B. Billy Joel
2 What band recorded the hit song \'Don\'t Stop Believin\'\'? C. Journey
3 Which singer\'s real name is Stefani Germanotta? C. Lady Gaga
4 Who sang the 1985 hit \'Summer of \'69\'? A. Bryan Adams
5 Which group released the song \'Dancing Queen\'? B. ABBA
6 What was Elvis Presley\'s middle name? A. Aaron
7 Who is the lead singer of the band U2? B. Bono
8 Which artist recorded the album \'Thriller\'? B. Michael Jackson
9 What instrument does Kenny G famously play? C. Saxophone
10 Which singer had the hit song \'Before He Cheats\'? B. Carrie Underwood
Final Week 3 Leaderboard
RankNameScore
1 Derek Anderson 7695
2 Lori Vermillion 7090
3 Theron Stout 5891
4 Jamie Anderson 5834
5 Hillary Wyndham 5780
6 Andrew Anderson 5043
7 Dustin Mewhorter 3114

Week 2 - Pop Culture

Winner: David Ramsey — Score: 9290

Prize: $20 Gift Card to CJ\'s Bitchin\' Kitchen courtesy of CJ\'s Bitchin\' Kitchen

also 2 Tickets to Tecumseh Outdoor Drama and 4 tickets to African Safari Wildlife Park

Week 2 - Pop Culture Answer Key

Correct answers are shown after the weekly contest has closed.

#QuestionCorrect Answer
1 Which singer is known as the \"Queen of Pop\"? A. Madonna
2 In the TV show Friends, what was the name of Ross\'s pet monkey? B. Marcel
3 Which movie featured the quote \"Life is like a box of chocolates\"? A. Forrest Gump
4 Who played Jack Dawson in the movie Titanic? C. Leonardo DiCaprio
5 Which artist recorded the hit song \"Rolling in the Deep\"? B. Adele
6 What fictional town is the setting for The Simpsons? C. Springfield
7 Which singer was known as the \"King of Pop\"? C. Michael Jackson
8 In Home Alone, where was the McCallister family traveling when they left Kevin behind? A. Paris
9 Which actor portrayed Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? D. Robert Downey Jr.
10 Which television game show features contestants spinning a giant wheel and solving word puzzles? C. Wheel of Fortune
Final Week 2 Leaderboard
RankNameScore
1 David Ramsey 9290
2 danyelle proffitt 9059
3 Carter Ruppright 8653
4 Shelby Camper 8355
5 Jodi Tudor 7744
6 Hillary Wyndham 7497
7 nathan Brooks 7432
8 William Shepherd 7363
9 Derek Anderson 7349
10 Stacy Wallace 7143
11 Jamie Anderson 7087
12 Lori Vermillion 6961
13 Darcy Shumaker 6860
14 Roberta Wells 6716
15 Tasia Bessent 6171
16 Abigail Hartshorn 6093
17 Tammy Gault 5954
18 Jade Hale 5917
19 Patty Garmon 5351
20 Andrew Anderson 5299
21 louis Smith 4734
22 Leeana EARLYWINE 2862
23 Kim Cole 2777
24 Dustin Mewhorter 2693

Week 1 - Ohio

Winner: Darcy Ruppright — Score: 4745

Final Week 1 Leaderboard
RankNameScore
1 Darcy Ruppright 4745
2 Jennifer Hattery 3546
3 LORI VERMILLION 2998
4 Hillary Wyndham 2938
5 Robert Davis 2625
6 Tammy Gault 2338
7 Haley Thompson 2025
8 Kim Cole 642

Summer Trivia Showdown

Think you know your trivia? Put your knowledge to the test this summer for weekly prizes and a chance to win $500 cash and a vacation getaway!

How It Works

🎙️ Listen to WKTN each weekday for the Summer Trivia Showdown Keyword of the Week.

💻 Enter the keyword online along with your contact information to unlock that week’s trivia challenge.

🧠 Complete the trivia challenge by 11:59 PM Thursday.

🏆 The highest score each week wins a prize from participating area businesses and advances to the Top 8 Championship Round.

Weekly Contest Dates

  • June 15–18

  • June 22–25

  • July 6–9

  • July 13–16

  • July 20–23

  • July 27–30

  • August 3–6

  • August 10–13

(No contest during the week of Independence Day.)

Grand Prize

One contestant will be crowned the Summer Trivia Showdown Champion and win:

💵 $500 Cash

✈️ Vacation Stay Package

Important Information

  • Must be 18 years or older to participate.

  • One entry per person per week.

  • Contestants must provide valid contact information.

  • Weekly winners advance to the Championship Round.

  • See Official Rules for complete contest details and eligibility requirements.

For complete contest rules, click here

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