Know the Storymaker
4th of July Traditions
Cities in the Summertime
Summer Song Lyrics
Summer Flicks
100

This storymaker is undefeated in the Brewer's Sausage Race.

Who is Mike Wiz?

100

The fourth of July commemorates the signing of this document.

What is the Declaration of Independence?

100

This Triple A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox plays games all summer long in Charlotte, NC at Truist Field. Name this team.

Who are the Charlotte Knights?

100

"Summer lovin' had me a blast. Summer lovin' happened so fast."

What is Summer Nights by John Travolta & Olivia Newtown-John (Grease)?

100

Released in 1993, this movie takes place the summer of '62 following a bunch of kids playing baseball who run into trouble when the new kid borrows his stepdad's Babe Ruth signed baseball.

What is The Sandlot?

200

This storymaker is related to Bob Dylan.

Who is Michelle Siporin?

200

This person currently holds the title of hot dog eating World Champion.

Who is Joey Chestnut?

200

Each May, this 100+ year old fun run fills the streets of San Francisco with runners dressed in all kinds of costumes. The event has developed into more of a festival experience throughout the years and has become one of the most popular fun runs in the US. 

What is Bay to Breakers?

200

"I got my first real six string. Bought it at the five and dime."

What is Summer of '69 by Bryan Adams?

200

Twins Annie and Hallie meet each other for the first time at Camp Walden, who then switch place in a ploy to get their parents back together.

What is The Parent Trap?

300

This storymaker grew up playing baseball with Mookie Betts.

Who is Brandon Orr?

300

Every Independence Day, the Liberty Bell rings this many times.

What is 13?

300

Each Summer, Milwaukee is home to one of America's biggest music festivals, Summerfest, which began in this year.

What is 1968?

300

"New Kids on the Block had a bunch of hits. Chinese food makes me sick. And I think it's fly when girls stop by for the summer, for the summer."

What is Summer Girls by LFO?

300

Taken off Broadway to the big screen, this jukebox musical follows a mother-daughter relationship in the Greek Islands.

What is Mama Mia?

400

This storymaker is a twin.

Who is Tyler Schwartz or Morgan Medlock?

400

This state is home to America's oldest 4th of July parade.

What is Rhode Island? The Military, Civic, and Firemen's Parade.

400

Since 2016, the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival has been a summer staple - drawing thousands of visitors each year. This number of LED lights helps to light up each display.

What is 25,000?

400

"Hot summer streets and the pavements are burning, I sit around trying to smile, but the air is so heavy and dry."

What is Cruel Summer by Bananarama?

400

This "stalker" film centers around a group of friends after covering up a car accident the year before - the story loosely based on the novel of the same name.

What is I Know What You Did Last Summer?

500

This Storymaker has been involved in the music circuit for many years. Their current band will be embarking on a 12-date mini tour this July.

Who is Juan Garcia?

500

Fireworks were first used to celebrate the 4th of July in this year.

What is 1777?

500

Each summer, Henry Maier Festival Park hosts a variety of events including Summerfest, Irish Fest, Pride Fest and many more. The grounds draw this many people to festivals each season.

What is 1,300,000?

500

"No body on the road, no body on the beach, I feel it in the air, the summer's out of reach."

What is The Boys of Summer by Don Henley?

500

This 1993 coming of age comedy has a star-studded cast - taking place the summer of '76, it follows high school students celebrating graduation as we see mayheim ensure in Austin, TX.

What is Daze and Confused?