Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Circle Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 on your calendar and join us in Downtown Effingham, IL for the EffingHAM-JAM and Kansas City BBQ Society State (KCBS) BBQ Championship, sponsored by Coors Light in cooperation with Koerner Distributor, Inc.
The weekend activities get underway on Friday evening at 5:30pm with judging & tastings of the Hometown Throwdown Challenge where teams of amateur BBQ enthusiasts will compete for category trophies and a $250 cash prize for the Grand Champion. This sets the stage for a weekend of great BBQ, music, food & beverage, and fun for the entire family.
Local band, The Troubadours, and one of Nashville’s finest rock and roll bands, Loose Lips, featuring Effingham’s own Myles Baker, are back for 2022 and will be on stage all evening for your entertainment pleasure.
Start your Saturday off by perusing the Effingham Farmers Market, indulging in a complimentary pancake breakfast sponsored by Continental Mills, while supporting our local vendors offering a variety of food and non-food items. We are delighted to bring back the Children’s Activity area sponsored by C.E.F.S. where all ages can enjoy face painting, an obstacle course, bean bag toss, crafts, and more fun-filled games. We are excited for the children to explore an Effingham Fire Department fire truck and Effingham Police Department police car.
The KCBS Professional Competition will get underway at 12pm with teams competing in a variety of delicious categories. Judging concludes at 2pm with the official KCBS awards ceremony wrapping up the day at 4pm.
Interested in sponsoring? There are great opportunities available. We thank our sponsors to date: Effingham Country Chamber Foundation, Koerner Distributor, Inc. (presenting), John Boos & Company (trophy), Imagine This! Marketing Group (marketing), City of Effingham, Effingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Premier Broadcasting, Effingham Asphalt Company, Effingham Park District, Heartland Towing & Recovery, Sanitation Service, Inc., and Teutopolis Banquet Hall.
We are actively accepting Hometown Throwdown teams, vendors, volunteers, and sponsors. Please contact Nicole Morrison at the Effingham County Chamber at (217) 342-4147 if interested.
More information can be found online at EffingHAMJAM.com, EffinghamCountyChamber.com/Events, or the HAM-JAM Facebook page @EffingHamJam.
Net proceeds from the event will support the Chamber Foundation of Effingham County which is the philanthropic arm of the Chamber. The Chamber Foundation provides educational opportunities for youth and the local workforce to build and strengthen themselves in a personal and business capacity through our scholarship program. This program provides $1,000 continuing education scholarships to area high school seniors and adults who are starting/continuing their secondary education.
About the Effingham County Chamber
Founded in 1917, the Effingham County Chamber is the county’s leading advocate and champion for business. The Chamber works to create a climate of growth and success in our community by providing leadership opportunities as well as volunteer programs and business-building initiatives that focus on the critical priorities of Effingham County businesses. By leveraging the support, talent, and resources of our members, the Effingham County Chamber is leading efforts to achieve business success and community growth.
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