Best Trivia Nights and Pub Events in Rancho Cordova, CA

Before heading to the Rancho Cordova breweries, make sure to download the Barrel District Passport. This free mobile passport offers deals and monthly prizes for visiting these establishments.

One of Northern California’s hidden gems is the Barrel District, the mecca for good times and libations with six breweries, two distilleries, and a meadery. While these happening places serve great craft beers and spirits, they come with an extra heap of happiness through friendly competition. Before heading to the Barrel District, be sure to download the Barrel District Passport to redeem discounts and win prizes.

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Cornhole & Trivia at Movement Brewing Co.

Family-owned Movement Brewing knows how to throw a party, and word is getting around. Every Wednesday, amateur and professional cornhole players pack the house for their chance to win cold, hard cash in weekly cornhole tournaments. Participants are seeded by skill level, with a $10 buy-in and prizes for the top three players. These tournaments can range from 25 to 40 players, with the first-place pot sometimes as much as $250. Be there by 5:30 if you want to play by 6 p.m.—spots sell out fast!

Thursday night, it’s all about what you know during Thirsty for the Answer, a weekly trivia game hosted by Dylan. There is sure to be a packed house for this popular evening of trivia that fills every seat week after week by 5:15 p.m. for a 6 p.m. start. Questions can be general or themed with topics such as Harry Potter, The Office, and Christmas movies. The top three teams with the most answers win prizes.

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Logoff Brewing

Logoff Brewing is bringing people together through craft beers and games. Grab your friends for Big Mike’s Trivia Night every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. It’s free to play, and you can win beer. If you’re lucky with numbers, don’t miss the chance to play bingo every Saturday night from 6 to 9 p.m. You’ll have chances to yell, “bingo!” through four rounds of classic bingo and four rounds of music bingo. Prizes vary, from brewery merchandise to glassware to gift cards. Plan to arrive at least a half hour early to get your spot, a beer, and some food before the fun begins. Fair warning: music bingo tends to get everyone out of their seats singing and dancing.

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J.J. Pfister Distilling

The Independent, a family-owned craft distillery, is slinging more than bourbon, whiskey, gin, and other craft spirits. Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., J. J. Pfister Distilling hosts a hopping trivia
night in their tasting room. Bring your team and your brains to test your knowledge and win J.J. swag prizes. Bring your alumni card on Thursdays, too, for Aggie Night and enjoy discounts on food, merchandise, and spirits. The J.J. Pfister Restaurant offers a full lunch and dinner menu.

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Fort Rock Brewing

At Fort Rock Brewing, you’ll find tasty craft beers named after events, movies, and other fun social anecdotes. So it makes total sense these craft brewers would host a free trivia night. And Big Mike’s Trivia Night is here every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Beer prizes are awarded not only to the team with the most correct answers but also to the best team name.

Make sure to download the Barrel District Passport before you go. This free mobile passport offers deals and monthly prizes for visiting these establishments.

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