Tuesday Trivia: What Do You Know About Safari Niagara Concerts?

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*Pictured Above: Blue Rodeo — coming to Safari Niagara on Friday, August 14th, 2015*
Welcome to Tuesday Trivia! I will tackle you with questions on varying subjects on our amazing city of Niagara Falls, Canada to challenge your knowledge on how much you know about this amazing city. Today’s topic is Safari Niagara Concerts…let’s go!
Summer means getting out and enjoying attractions, good food and entertainment, and with that is the start-up of Safari Niagara concerts at their outdoor amphitheatre. Located just a 10 minute drive from Niagara Falls, Stevensville is a small community that is home to Safari Niagara, a 150-acre zoo featuring numerous exotic animals. Within the gates of this zoo, is an amazing outdoor amphitheatre perfect for holding their Safari Niagara concerts. Concession service, a beer tent and live bands under the stars is a perfect way to spend a warm Summer evening.

1. Safari Niagara has one of the largest concert venues in the region. Up to how many people does the venue accommodate?
A) Up to 3000 people.
B) Up to 3500 people.
C) Up to 4500 people.
D) Up to 2500 people.
Answer: C. It’s the 12th year of live concerts at this 90,000-square-foot amphitheatre. It’s one of the largest concert venues in the region with accommodations to fit up to 4,500 people.
2. Blue Rodeo will be playing at the Safari Niagara Amphitheatre on Friday, August 14th, 2015. How many records have they sold to date?
A) 2,000,000
B) 3,000,000
C) 4,000,000
D) 5,000,000
Answer: C. Blue Rodeo are inductees into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, multiple category Juno award winners, recipients of a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame in Toronto and have sold in excess of four million records.
**For show details and/or to purchase online tickets to see Blue Rodeo live at Safari Niagara click here.

IN PERSON: At Safari Niagara (2821 Stevensville Road, ON)

BY PHONE: 1-866-9-GET-TIX (1-866-943-8849)

3. Safari Niagara is holding a “Food and Wine Night” on Saturday, July 25th at the Amphitheatre. Besides the concerts, what else will this event entail?

A) Award-winning local wines.

B) Food trucks.

C) Specialty vendors.

D) All of the above.

Answer: D. The “Food and Wine Night” is something that is sure to tempt your taste buds, wet your whistle and have you celebrating all night long! Niagara’s favourite, John Fogerty and Credence Clearwater Revival Tribute Band: The Bayou Boys will be set to perform on stage, plus a night filled with award-winning local wines, food trucks with mouth-watering specials, and speciality vendors. The best part? It costs only $5 to get in at the gate.

**For a list of all their upcoming events this season click here.

4. True or False — There is assigned seating at the Amphitheatre.

A) True. You are assigned seats on a first come, first serve basis.

B) False. Get there early to get close access to the stage.

Answer: B. Tickets are General Admission. Seating is not provided, however they welcome guests to bring their own lawn chairs. Coolers and carry-ins are not permitted. Concession service and a beer tent is available. I.D is required to purchase.

5. The Clifton Hill – Niagara Falls Fun Facebook page will be giving away a pair of tickets to TWO random lucky winners to see Blue Rodeo on August 14th. All you have to do is “like” and “share” this post off that Facebook page and comment how many of the 4 answers above that you got right, PLUS answer this question: When you purchase the Clifton Hill Fun Pass online ONLY, what do you get as a bonus? Contest closes on Monday, July 20th and the winners will be announced on Tuesday, July 21st, 2015. GOOD LUCK!!

A) 10 additional Great Canadian Midway tokens.

B) A free cup of coffee at the Tim Hortons on Clifton Hill.

C) Two admissions on the Niagara SkyWheel instead of one.

D) Two admissions on the Ghostblasters Dark Ride.

Blue Rodeo “Try”: