Trivia Challenge 2025

What’s the Trivia Challenge?

Teams of three battle it out for the coveted title of “Trivia Champions of Northern San Mateo County.” Winners are immortalized on the perpetual trophy and return the following year to defend their title. But it’s not just about brains—teams also compete for Best Team Costume, showing off their creativity with wigs, hats, t-shirts, and anything that screams fun.

What to Expect

• Silent Auction Preview: Browse exciting items before the competition begins.
• Full Bar & Buffet Dinner: Enjoy delicious food and drinks with friends and colleagues.
• Trivia Showdown: Cheer on your favorite team as the battle of wits unfolds.

Whether you're competing or cheering from the sidelines, the Trivia Challenge is a perfect blend of entertainment and purpose—all in support of literacy and lifelong learning through Project Read.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, fun, and friendly competition! Tickets are $65 per person through October 31. Starting November 1, the price increases to $75. Your ticket includes:

• A delicious buffet dinner
• Access to our exciting Silent Auction
• Entry to watch the Trivia Challenge unfold

Reserve Your Tickets

Payment

Think you’ve got what it takes to be crowned Trivia Champions of Northern San Mateo County? Team registration is $400 and includes:

• Entry for a team of three
• Dinner tickets for all team members
• Access to the Silent Auction
• A chance to have your team name engraved on our Trivia Challenge perpetual trophy

Team Registration

Payment

Your donation helps Project Read provide essential literacy services to adults and families in North San Mateo County. Every dollar makes a difference—whether it's funding tutoring sessions, providing books, or supporting community outreach. Give today and be part of someone’s learning journey.

We also welcome Silent Auction item donations! From gift baskets and event tickets to artwork and experiences, your contribution adds excitement to the evening and helps raise vital funds. All auction donors will be recognized at the event and on our website.

Want to donate an item or learn more about the auction? Visit our auction page or contact us directly to get involved.

• Make a Monetary Donation

Contribute to the Silent Auction

Support Project Read by donating to our Silent Auction—an exciting part of the Trivia Challenge evening that helps raise vital funds for literacy programs in North San Mateo County.

We welcome a variety of contributions, including:

• Gift certificates to restaurants, shops, or services
• Items that reflect your business or services, such as products, experiences, or branded packages

All donors will be recognized in our event program, slideshow, and on our website: www.ssf.net/trivia. To ensure visibility and usability, please set expiration dates through 2026.

Deadline for donations: October 11, 2025 To be included in the Silent Auction and event materials, please send or deliver items to:

Project Read Department South San Francisco Library 901 Civic Campus Way South San Francisco, CA 94080

Need pickup? Call us at (650) 829-3871 and we’ll arrange it.

The 32nd Annual Trivia Challenge, hosted by Project Read of North San Mateo County, returns on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the South San Francisco Conference Center. This lively fundraiser brings together over 300 attendees and 25 spirited teams to celebrate learning, laughter, and local impact—all in support of adult and family literacy programs.

Why Sponsor?

By becoming a sponsor, you’ll help fund essential literacy services while gaining meaningful visibility in the community. All sponsors receive recognition in promotional materials and event signage, with additional benefits based on sponsorship level.

Sponsorship Levels

Platinum Sponsor – $10,000 Receive overall recognition on the website and all event materials, including your company name and logo featured in all publicity, printed materials, and the event slideshow. You’ll be acknowledged during the program, listed in the event program with logo and website link, and invited to field up to three Trivia Challenge teams. Includes 30 event tickets (9 team members + 21 guests).

Gold Sponsor – $5,000 Enjoy prominent recognition in all publicity, printed materials, and slideshow, plus acknowledgement during the event program. Your company will be listed in the event program with logo and website link. Includes up to two team entries and 20 event tickets (6 team members + 14 guests).

Silver Sponsor – $2,500 Your company name and logo will be featured in event publicity, printed materials, and slideshow, with recognition in the event program and a website link. Includes one team entry and 10 event tickets (3 team members + 7 guests).

Scorekeeper/Volunteer Sponsor – $1,750 Your company name and logo will appear on Scorekeeper and Volunteer badges, as well as in event publicity, printed materials, and slideshow. Includes recognition in the event program and a website link. You may field one team or receive seven event tickets.

High School/College Team Sponsor – $1,250 Support a local high school or college team (3 students + 2 chaperones). Your company name will be featured in event publicity, printed materials, and slideshow, with recognition in the event program and a website link.

Contributing Sponsor – $500 Your company name will be featured in event publicity, printed materials, and slideshow, with recognition in the event program and a website link. Includes two tickets to the Trivia Challenge.

How to Contribute

You can submit your sponsorship online or by mail:

• Printable Form
• Online

Payment

• By Check: Make checks payable to Project Read and mail to: Project Read Department South San Francisco Library 901 Civic Campus Way South San Francisco, CA 94080
• Payment Online

For questions, contact Project Read at (650) 829-3871 or email triviainfo@ssf.net

Support literacy. Empower futures. Join us in making a difference.

Trivia 2024 winners

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Sponsors

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The Trivia Challenge is the annual fundraiser for Project Read of North San Mateo County.

Our very popular Trivia Challenge, one of South San Francisco’s finest events, draws wide community attention from a number of sources including the business community, community leaders, and residents from North San Mateo County. Every year, over four hundred people attend this fun-filled event. On November 15, 2024, we celebrated the 31st Anniversary of Trivia Challenge at the South San Francisco Conference Center.

Teams of three compete for the distinguished title of “Trivia Champions of Northern San Mateo County.” Each year, the winners are added to the Trivia Challenge perpetual trophy and return the following year to defend their title. We also have a "Best Team Costume" competition where teams can come in costume, wigs, t-shirts, hat, or just about anything that exudes FUN. Invite your friends and co-workers to join you for dinner and cheer for their favorite team.

When you arrive, you’ll get a preview of our Silent Auction items and enjoy beverages from our bar. A delicious buffet dinner is served and then the Trivia competition begins.

To support our event, you can:

• Become a sponsor of the event: $500 to $10,000. 
• Participate on a team: $400. 
• Attend the dinner and competition: $65 each.
• Donate merchandise and gift certificates for services for our Silent Auction

For more information contact Project Read (650) 829-3871, email triviainfo@ssfca.gov

Dinner Reservation Form

Team Registration Form

Payment and Donations

2024 Team Winners

Thank you to our 2024 Trivia Sponsors and Donors!