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Wednesday Night Trivia is back in Columbia By Brett Reliford What's that fiery birdlike creature from mythology that rises from its own ashes and regenerates to take on new life? A phoenix, you say? Well, you'd be right, and a good fit for trivia because, like the phoenix, trivia night in Columbia has made a comeback in March, after having a hiatus since Summer 2025, now once again giving folks who like testing their knowledge in different subjects a place to hang out and have fun midway through the week. To top it off, it's free to play. Various teams have been gathering each Wednesday night from 6:30pmCT until 8:30pmCT at The Bullpen Restaurant for a game-show-like atmosphere. Each week attempts to mix up different categories of interest for attendees' gaming enjoyment: from food to fashion, from TV to movies, from history to science, from music to travel, from hobbies to sports, from cartoons to romances, and always a fair share of general/common-knowledge/everyday life trivia stirred in. The trivia provider flies under the banner "Trivia Stampede," and stampede is the fitting description here, as each week teams participate in five rounds abundantly filled with questions along with added end-round bonuses that serve as little mini-games to keep everything fresh and entertaining between rounds. All of that is followed by a Final Wager round that always has a Mystery Theme revealed just ahead of the wager and ties into six final questions. Teams start each night with an 8-question Warm-Up Round that is just a way to get each team's set of brains loosened up, with questions from a wide range of different subjects. For fans of game shows, the 8th question of the round is always a throwback to a type of question one might remember from the classic era of 1970s-1980s-1990s game shows. It usually features some type of puzzle or logic question, often with a humorous spin. The other four standard rounds are themed, always with an attempt to mix it up so that everything is not always just standard question-and-answer. For instance, each question from a round of one of the past events featured a list of vehicle models, and teams had to name the makes or manufacturers based on the vehicle models listed. Other popular formats are rounds that feature visual or audio clues for a particular subject. In one of those past rounds, teams were provided with snapshots of tourist locations across the U.S., and named the city based on the snapshot provided. Every week has something different to make sure everyone at the table has something to look forward to. Local Adair County resident and weekly attendee Blake Spires says, "For me, it's the people. Whether it's the regulars who have been playing for years or newcomers trying it out, it's great to see everybody each week. The trivia itself is good too, and that's obviously important. There's something for everyone, regardless of who you are or what you're into. It's always fun to see someone who has struggled the round before get excited when the category turns into something they're an expert in." Lindsey Cox is a trivia player who comes all the way to Columbia from Metcalfe County with her family each week in order to attend. She says, "For me, trivia is a great way to spend time together with friends and family! You get your brain thinking and enjoy some laughs and good food along the way. Trivia Stampede is well-organized and asks a variety of questions geared for all ages and interests." In addition to some of the regular local and neighboring county attendees, there was even one team from Nashville, Tennessee, that dropped in during an April event because they were passing through and had specifically looked up trivia nights for that Wednesday to attend. The night earned high praise from the guest team, and they pledged to be back as soon as travels brought them back to the area. The Bullpen Restaurant at 1411 Campbellsville Rd., Columbia, KY, is the destination for teams' weekly trivia indulgences. The Trivia Stampede host notes that each trivia night is not any sort of "cut-throat" competition and that people who attend are encouraged to laugh, cut up, and have fun with their respective teams. All teams' participation is done from the comfort of their own tables, so the event never has any sort of pressure-packed or awkward moments. One of the rewarding things from each week is the community sense of goodwill and camaraderie that results from regulars getting together and enjoying a Wednesday night together, all in the name of good fun. Coming up with a funny team name each week is also a highlight for many of the teams. New teams are always guided by the host as needed so that they always know what's going on and feel included. There is also never any obligation to stay the whole time if someone needs to cut out early, but for those who enjoy a good trivia game show kind of vibe, the weekly event can certainly scratch that itch for a couple of hours. This story was posted on 2026-05-20 08:48:13
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