Ken & Friends
Presented by TQL Foundation
Join us Friday, June 6 at Hard Rock Casino for Ken & Friends – a Bengals fan fest where Ken Anderson and company turn giving back into a high-energy hangout with an open bar and epic stories! This fun-filled evening — presented by the TQL Foundation — features dinner, special guests from across Bengals’ history and even a chance to see Boomer and others throw a pass.
It’s a relaxed, business-casual affair with no stuffy fundraiser vibes; just great food, big laughs and insider tales that will keep you glued to your seat. Every dollar raised supports the Ken Anderson Alliance’s mission to empower adults with developmental disabilities, so come ready to have a blast and make a difference!
Images shown from 2024 event.
SCHEDULE
5:30 p.m. Doors Open
6:30 p.m. Welcome and Dinner
7:30 p.m. Program, Live Auction, Ken & Friends
ATTIRE: Business Casual
WHEN: Friday, June 6, 2025
WHERE: Hard Rock Casino, Cincinnati
WHAT: Ken & Friends — a casual, interactive fundraiser featuring dinner, open bar, live Q&A and insider football stories
WHY: Give back while having a blast
HOW: Get tickets or a whole table below
*Guests must be 21 years or older to enter the casino.
A Fundraising Experience Like No Other
Experience the main event as Ken Anderson guides multiple generations of Bengals greats through riveting stories of their playing days and broadcasting adventures! With dinner and a live auction, it’s the ultimate Friday-night hangout with the biggest Bengals fans. This isn’t your typical buttoned-up fundraiser; it’s a high-energy, relaxed evening where you’ll feel like part of the conversation.
2025 event guests include:
Images shown from 2024 event.
“Felt like being on the sidelines!”
Attending Ken & Friends was an unforgettably interactive experience — energizing, casual and full of insider stories across so many years of our history that pulled us right into the Bengals huddle.
Step Into the Huddle: Become a Sponsor for Ken & Friends!
Secure a sponsorship level — from Champions to Legends — ranging from $8,000 to $20,000, and lock in your spot on our starting lineup for an unforgettable Bengals-style bash! Not only will you help drive KAA’s mission down the field, but you’ll also showcase your brand to a community of diehard Who Dey fans. Enjoy top-tier perks like recognition on the event website and preferred seating. Suit up and join our team!
Sponsorship packages are in the ticket link for an easy experience.
Host a Table: Invite Your Own Team!
Secure a $5,000 table and bring nine friends or colleagues to a one-of-a-kind Bengals-inspired experience. Enjoy a delicious sit-down dinner, free valet parking, an open bar and a relaxed, interactive atmosphere. With just 30 tables available, you’ll be part of an exclusive group.
Get Kickoff Ready: Preseason Huddle
Rally with fellow Who Dey faithful to celebrate Cincinnati’s gridiron heroes and relive the Bengals’ highs and lows of so many different legendary seasons.
Score big for a cause during the NFL’s downtime. Giving back has never been more fun for fans!
Champion KAA’s Mission
During the event, you'll have the opportunity to raise your hand to pledge financial support for Ken Anderson Alliance’s mission to create LIVE, WORK and ENGAGE opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. Opportunities to pledge begin at $25,000 but are open to all gift levels.
KAA is raising funds for a new passenger van to increase adult participation in:
Your support will help build a community that empowers adults with disabilities to develop and sustain lifelong relationships, independence, and self-esteem while contributing to the larger community.
Grab Your Tickets Before They’re Gone!
Only 30 tables of 10 are available for this event, and they’re going fast. It’s the best way to give back while celebrating all things Bengals, so secure your spot now. You don’t want to miss out!
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