How to Host Bar Trivia Contests

Pick a night and time to stage the contest. Schedule the trivia contest on a night slow enough that it will improve business, but not on a night so slow that it would annoy the patrons. Plan the contest on the same night and time every week, allowing for holidays, so patrons know when to come and play.
Establish the duration of a contest session, which should be based on the bar's usual business for that night. Usually, the contest should run from one to two hours, shorter if other entertainment is planned for later in the evening and longer if not.
Set up the rules of play. Decide if everyone should be allowed to play or if contestants need to qualify in some way, such as through a sign-up sheet or by paying an entry fee. Determine whether players play as individuals or may play as teams. If everyone can play, either let the patrons decide whether they play alone or in teams and set an upper limit on team size, or require all teams to be the same size. This will give team members an equal chance of winning.
Decide how players will answer the questions, verbally or in writing. Writing answers requires providing them with answer sheets and makes for a slower-paced contest, but allows patrons who arrive during the run of the contest to catch up by getting the questions they missed. Answering verbally requires the use of a buzzer system and typically requires players to arrive at the contest's start.
Determine what prizes will be awarded. Prizes may be furnished by the bar, such as a bar tab, from contest sponsors or a cash kitty formed from the entry fees contestants pay to play.
Promote the contest through flyers, local media and word-of-mouth. Often, sponsors providing prizes can assist with the promotion.
VPS Hosting

How to Start a King Queen Pageant (4 Steps)

Determine why you want to host a king and queen pageant. For example, do you want to host the pageant as a means to raise money as part of a fundraiser or do you want to host it just for fun? If you will be putting together the pageant on behalf of a group or organization, gather input from colleagues so that all ideas can be considered.
Decide what the rules, regulations and judging criteria will be for the pageant. Decide the age range of eligible contestants, how contestants can apply to be a part of the pageant and who you will enlist to judge the pageant. Consider what the pageant will consist of, such as a formal wear portion, oral examination portion and talent portion. Determine what the winner or winners of the pageant will receive.
Decide when and where the pageant will take place. Rent a space where the pageant can take place, such as a local theater or school auditorium. Contact the manager or owner of the space to rent the space and to pay for the rental, if required.
Spread the word about the pageant. Tell as many people you know about the pageant and instruct others in your organization to do the same. Put up flyers and posters advertising the event in places where potential pageant contestants might visit. For example, if your college sorority is hosting a king and queen pageant, hang up flyers in your college’s student union, at local restaurants and in all of your college’s dormitories.
VPS Hosting