Events

Get ready for a fun-filled day featuring awesome vehicles, special activities, displays, music, and delicious food! The festivities kick off at 2:00 PM with a Show & Shine Car Show around the Old Courthouse Square. Enjoy friendship, food, and before the evening cruise on Jefferson Street.

Gate to Plate will be serving delicious burgers and fries all afternoon and evening, alongside the Homewood Grill Ice Cream Truck. Additional food will be available late afternoon and evening along Jefferson Street, including Kirby IGA, Taqueria Don Pedro, Homewood Grill Food Truck, St John’s Church, Toppins Ice Cream, and the downtown restaurants.

Live music will feature The Hip Huggers from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Old Courthouse Gazebo and Danny Shelton and the Bird Dogs from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Village Wine and Spirits’ Wine & Beer Garden on Banker Street.

At 4:30 PM, there will be a special tribute honoring the Dust family, the owners of Dust & Son Auto Parts as they celebrate their 95th year in business.

At 4:45 PM, vehicles will line up on Jefferson Street for the Parade Lap, which kicks off Cruise-Night 2024 at 5:00 PM with the Dust family, serving as Grand Marshals.

Don’t miss the special displays along Jefferson Street, featuring Dan Hecht Chevrolet Toyota, Northside Ford, Goeckner Brothers, Russ Braunecker GMC Buick Cadillac, Roy Schmidt Honda, Dust & Son Auto Parts, and Legacy Harley Davidson.

For the first time ever, the Grand Prize drawing of St. Anthony High School’s 27th Corvette Raffle will be held at Effingham Cruise Night! This is your chance to win a brand-new 2025 Corvette!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to combine the thrill of Cruise Night with the excitement of our Grand Prize drawing along with many other giveaways and cash prizes. Mark your calendars for September 7th and join us in downtown Effingham for an unforgettable evening!

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Sponsorship Opportunity:
Join us as a sponsor for the Downtown Effingham Cruise Night, a thrilling event for a meaningful cause. This year, all proceeds will directly support Operation Blackhawk, an initiative dedicated to providing essential assistance to the families of our brave active-duty soldiers.

Your sponsorship will not only showcase your commitment to our community but also contribute to a cause that truly matters. By partnering with us, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of those who serve and protect us.

Let’s come together to make Downtown Effingham Cruise Night an unforgettable experience that drives positive change. Contact us today to explore sponsorship opportunities and be a part of something impactful.

Contact Lori at (217) 821-2238 or dlworman@live.com to confirm.