73+ Summer Trivia Questions & Answers (Fun Quiz)
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Kyle Boureston
How are you with summer trivia?
All seasons are special in their own way, but there’s a certain je ne sais quoi about summer that makes it truly one of a kind. Long days, warm nights, and zero layers — it just doesn’t get better than that!
So, how about some summer trivia questions that you can use to break the awkward silence at your next beach party?
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10 Best Summer Trivia
Curious to learn the best summer trivia we could dig out? The following list will ensure that you and your friends will have a cool and fun time in the warmest season of the year.
1. What Old English word did the word “Summer” come from?
2. When did the first swimming school open in the United States?
3. The term SPF is seen on all sunscreen bottles. What does it stand for?
4. Which president hosted the first barbecue at the White House?
5. What is the longest continuous beach in America?
6. When was “the year without summer” because Mount Tambora erupted?
7. What is the oldest beach in America?
8. What is the longest day of the year?
9. What U.S. holiday unofficially signifies the end of the summer season?
10. What is the most sold item in the summer?
11. In what country is the biggest water park in the world?
12. In what city is the ice cream sandwich believed to be invented?
13. What do kids who like whizzing around but have limited balance and coordination use instead of skateboards?
14. What are the measurements of the largest inflatable pool toy? 70.52 x 50.31 x 54.41 feet.
15. Before the Civil War, kids had school off during which season?
16. In which year was ice pops invented by an 11-year-old boy?
17. What famous Walt Disney character’s first words were “hot dog”?
18. What national competition was first held on June 17, 1925?
19. In Southern England, where do 35,000 people gather to see the summer solstice?
20. Which park hosts a massive meet-and-mate night for fireflies?
21. What do goats climb on every June in Morocco?
22. Where do people from all over the world gather for a reunion of the Finks?
23. Who holds the largest collection of surfboards, according to Guinness World Records?
24. Where is the World Margarita Championship held each August?
25. Where did the largest summer bikini parade take place on August 19, 2012?
26. Which tower actually grows in the heat of the summer?
27. What year was the first beach ball invented?
28. What festival is held every July in Louisville, Kentucky?
29. How did ancient pagans celebrate midsummer?
30. How tall was the tallest bonfire ever recorded?
31, Which music artist had a hot dance hit called “Summer Love”?
32. What happens more often in the summer because of the warm, humid air? Thunderstorms.
33. Which place holds a hotdog contest on Independence Day?
34. Which beach sport became official in 1986?
35. What flower thrives in summer because it loves the sun?
36. What horror film directed by Steven Spielberg takes place in the summertime and involves sharks?
37. Which insects are most prevalent during the summer months?
38. What is the last day of summer?
39. What is the date for the first day of summer?
40. Which insect sounds can you use to find out the temperature?
41. When did Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech?
42. How hot was the temperature in the Libyan Desert on September 13, 1922?
43. What star is associated with the phrase “the dog days of summer”?
44. Which resort boasts the highest number of pools in the world?
45. How long is the largest cruise ship?
46. When was the first women’s bathing suit created (which was actually a pair of bloomers)?
47. The month of June is named after which Roman goddess?
48. The month of July was named by Roman general Marc Antony July after who?
49. Which sport made its debut at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
50. Which sport has been a part of the Summer Olympic Games since their inception in 1896?
51. Which water sport is not in the Summer Olympics?
52. Which European city hosted the 2004 Summer Olympics?
53. In stickball, a broomstick is used as a bat. What is the ball called?
54. What game was once featured in the Olympics?
55. How many baths can you take using the water in an Olympic-size pool?
56. When were the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens, Greece?
57. These were originally invented as pie plates, but college students began throwing them around in the 1940s.
58. It is the favored portable food when people camp, go to the ballpark, or at a family picnic.
59. True or false: Watermelon consists of over 90% water.
60. What food was endorsed by Brazilian surfers and jiu-jitsu fighters?
61. Which brand name is associated with the bright red, icy cold bottle of root beer?
62. According to the Watermelon Board, how many varieties of watermelons are there?
63. Who is the record holder for the longest barbecue that lasted 80 hours?
64. What is the best vegetable summer treat belonging to the cucumber family?
65. What is the national ice cream month? July
66. Name the 1980s girl band that sang about the cruelest summer breakup ever.
67. Which reggae artist covered Mungo Jerry’s summer song “In the Summertime”?
68. Which song was featured in the movie “Caddyshack”?
69. Who created the original version of “Wipe Out”?
70. This artist performed “The Ultimate Pop Burlesque Rockshow” at Chicago’s Lollapalooza festival.
71. Lana Del Ray evoked nostalgia for summers with what song?
72. Since it began in 1971, this festival has been attracting 20,000 people each year.
73. Where is the Underwater Music Festival held?
Ultimate List of Summer Trivia
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Summer Trivia for Kids
Children love summer more than anyone, which is why this selection of summer trivia for kids is a great way for them to have fun and effortlessly learn cool new facts in the process!
12 Fun Summer Trivia
Summer is about having fun whether you spend it on the beach, going on a vacation somewhere nice or just staying at home. Check out the summer-themed fun trivia questions!
9 Easy Summer Trivia
Summer is about chilling with friends. Take it easy with these cool easy trivia questions that should do the trick!
9 Hard Summer Trivia
Ask your friends if they have what it takes to tackle our hard trivia. From insects to historical facts, test their knowledge now!
9 Summer Sports Trivia
Summer is the season for outdoor sports. Check these sports trivia questions and brush up on your sports knowledge.
8 Summer Food Trivia
Calling all foodies! What do you say to a fresh serving of summer-themed food trivia? See if you know a thing or two about the perfect food for summer.
8 Summer Music Trivia
These music trivia are perfect for summer. With the abundance of music festivals playing different kinds of music, this should be easy!
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Downloadable and Printable List of Summer Trivia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here Is How to Pick the Best Summer Trivia
Picking the best trivia is easier than you think! Just follow the steps below and you’ll definitely pick the best ones!
- Stick to Popular Subjects. “Summer” is quite a broad topic, so you might want to narrow it down a bit by sticking to popular subjects such as summer sports, foods, blockbusters, or chart-topping music hits. As an added bonus, that should also help things on the lighter side. Summer generally goes best with more cheerful trivia.
- Mix things up. Broad topics such as this one are a great opportunity to branch out and explore various trivia that may not always go together. Who would have thought that Frisbees and Lana Del Ray had something in common?
- Consider your audience. As always, you want to match your trivia to your audience. Questions about games, ice cream, and cartoons are a perfect fit for kids. In contrast, teenagers might appreciate trivia about summer songs, movies, and sports. And what about adults? While they can certainly try their hand at just about any topic, you still want to keep things interesting for them by choosing subjects they are interested in.
More Awesome Trivia Questions
Would you like to check out some more awesome trivia questions?
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- Be sure to read our travel trivia.
- Next, head over to our Christmas vacation trivia.
- Top it all off with these 4th of July trivia.
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