Put some pork on your fork at EffingHAM-JAM July 22-23 in Downtown Effingham. Mark Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 on your calendar to join us in downtown Effingham, IL for the EffingHAM-JAM and Kansas City BBQ Society State BBQ Championship, sponsored by Koerner Distributor, Inc. Thanks to the City of Effingham, participants will be able to move around the event area with beverages purchase
d at the beer tent. Friday evening’s Hometown Throwdown local BBQ competition, presented by Big Papa's, HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, & Patterson Technology, sets the stage for a weekend of great BBQ, music, food, and fun! Your team of amateur BBQ enthusiasts can compete for category trophies, Top Hog, or the Grand Champion team! Local band, The Troubadours, will be live at 5:30pm opening for Loose Lips (formerly known as Fish On) featuring Effingham’s own Myles Baker, performing from 7-10:30 pm. Saturday is the official KCBS State Championship Competition, but there will be plenty of other things for families to enjoy, starting off with the popular Effingham Farmer’s Market at 8am, Pancakes & Coffee at 9am, Vendors & Children's Activities, sponsored by CEFS, at 10am. Information & applications for competitors & vendors are now available at www.effinghamjam.com. Spaces for food & non-food vendors are available for $125-$175 per booth for the entire weekend. Interested in sponsoring? There are many ways you can help support this event and the Chamber Foundation of Effingham County. Information about HAM-JAM sponsorships can be found on the HAM-JAM website (www.effinghamjam.com) or by calling Nicole Morrison, Director of Marketing & Communications, at the Chamber office at 217-342-4147.
*all subject to change/cancellation
