Muggles and wizards alike will have the opportunity to put their Harry Potter knowledge to the test at a new trivia night in Plant City.
The @igersplantcity Instagram account and the Corner Store are teaming up for the group’s third event on Feb. 17, this time transforming the local restaurant into a magical world of witchcraft and wizardry. Hundreds have already stated they are interested in coming to the event via multiple social media platforms, making it potentially the largest gathering for the duo.
Vicky Saunders, co-owner of the @igersplantcity account, and Cynthia Diaz, owner of the Corner Store, decided in November 2017 to bring unique and fun events monthly to downtown Plant City. In December, they featured a craft beer and board games event, and in January they held a craft beer and coloring night.
Saunders wants to continue to up the ante and said Harry Potter trivia seems like the perfect next step for the group.
“I got the idea at 3 a.m. one night and texted Cynthia, and of course she was awake,” Saunders said. “I was super excited and it seems like the perfect theme for any demographic, for any age. Even if you’re not into all of those other fantasy films, everyone has seen the Harry Potter movies. This brings Plant City together for a fun and unique event that a lot of people will be able to participate in.”
In order to keep the game viable for as many attendees as possible, Saunders is keeping the questions entirely based off of the films. While book knowledge may deepen one’s understanding of the wizarding world, those who have only seen the films should not be petrified.
Saunders herself is new to the obsession and recently binged all eight of the films on HBO. To ensure the questions are challenging enough for the “Sirius” competition, she is calling in the help of Mad Dragon Studios, a shop in Zephyrhills that sells handmade wands and magical items like feathered quills, cosplay props and more. Mad Dragon will review and make suggestions for each question Saunders selects and has also provided prizes for the winners of each round.
Saunders said she wants the competition to be as fun and fair as possible, so there will be victors of each individual round. As the night progresses, the rounds get consecutively harder.
“I just want to make events that I would want to go to and create the things that I wish were here,” Saunders said.
Saunders said she hopes to continue to grow the monthly events and anyone who has a suggestion should message her group’s Instagram or Facebook page or reach out to the Corner Store. The idea for a trivia night was pitched by a community member and Saunders chose to make the night’s topic Harry Potter to draw an engaging crowd.
The Corner Store is also providing a Harry Potter-themed menu for the event with unique foods and fan favorites like Butterbeer for attendees to enjoy during the game. The normal wine, beer and sodas will also be available for sale.
There will be a costume contest at the event as well with unique prizes available. Attendees should don their house robes, come up with a clever name to ensure they’re a keeper and “Slytherin” for a fun-filled evening.