Mart Heinen to Host 30th Annual John Funke Memorial Chili Cook-Off

Quincy University’s Mart Heinen Athletic Booster Club will host its 30th Annual John Funke Memorial Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, January 27, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the QU Health and Fitness Center (20th & Oak St). The event is open to the public and features all-you-can-eat chili and soup tasting. Food tickets are $5 per person or $10 per family at the door.

A raffle will be held for a 50” Hitachi TV, Samsung Galaxy Tablet, and all-in-one speaker. Raffle tickets are $5 each, three for $10, or seven for $20. Raffle tickets will be available at the North concession stand at QU basketball home games.

In addition, the 18th Annual Cash Bash tickets with $8,500 in prizes are available. Tickets are $50 each and include admission to the Chili Cook-Off for 2 and 4 free drinks. There are 21 chances to win cash prizes; top prize is $5,000. To purchase Cash Bash tickets, contact the Athletic Office at 217-228-5290, at the North concessions stand at QU Basketball home games or from Sue Winking at 217-228-5267. Only 400 tickets will be sold and they will not be available at the door.

Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, Quincy University (www.quincy.edu) is a Catholic, co-educational, residential university offering undergraduate, graduate, and adult education programs that integrate liberal arts, active learning, practical experience, and Franciscan values. Quincy University’s intercollegiate sports are members of the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference for men and women. For more information, please contact the Quincy University Office of Community Relations by calling (217) 228-5275.