PDD Quiz: Bentleyville

In honor of Bentleyville’s 20th anniversary, here’s a quiz testing your knowledge of Duluth’s famous light display.

The final PDD quiz of 2023 will review the year’s headlines; it will be published on Dec. 31. Submit question suggestions to Alison Moffat at [email protected] by Dec. 27.

#1 What year did Bentleyville open Bayfront Festival Park?

Nathan Bentley first had the light display at his home in Esko; learn more about Bentleyville’s history on the Bentleyville website.

#2 How did Santa Claus arrive at Bentleyville on opening night in 2023?

Santa has also been known to skydive into Bentleyville on opening night. See photos of his arrival by helicopter on the Duluth News Tribune website.

#3 In what year did Bentleyville first host a 21+ after-hours event?

The special event was part of Bentleyville’s 20th anniversary celebration.

#4 This “punk version of Bentleyville” returned for a second year in 2023.

The Duluth News Tribune reports on Boubville here.

#5 Which singer-songwriter’s entry was selected as the new Bentleyville theme song in 2023?

Listen to all of the finalists’ songs on the My95.7 website.

#6 In 2017, Bentleyville received three semi trailers full of Christmas decorations from this Twin Cities store’s long-running Christmas display.

Canelake’s Candies in Virginia recently added Dayton figurines to its window display; read more about it on the Duluth News Tribune website.

#7 Which of the following is NOT one of the free treats featured at Bentleyville?

Graham crackers and chocolate may be purchased in the Marshmallow Hut to make s’mores.

#8 How many stocking hats did Santa distribute to kids visiting Bentleyville in 2022?

Children under ten who visit Santa receive a stocking hat.

#9 Which space features an indoor exhibit commemorating Bentleyville’s 20th anniversary?

Northern News Now reports on the exhibit here.

#10 How tall is Bentleyville’s tree?

Vandals targeted the tree prior to the season; Fox 21 has more on the story here.

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