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SUMMARY:EffingHAM-JAM
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday\, July 17 for EffingHAM-JAM\, presented by Koerner Distributor\, Inc. This isn’t just a BBQ festival…it’s a full-on summer celebration of smoke\, sauce\, music\, and community. \nThe Hometown Throwdown amateur BBQ competition kicks off an evening of mouthwatering eats\, live music\, family fun\, and backyard bragging rights. Rally your crew of grill masters and compete for category trophies\, Top Hog honors\, and the Grand Champion title — plus a cash prize for the overall winner. \nLive music\, a kids’ foam party\, cold drinks\, and plenty of incredible BBQ make this one of the summer’s can’t-miss events. \nAnd here’s something we’re proud of…Last year\, EffingHAM-JAM raised $15\,000 for the Chamber Scholarship Program. \nALL net proceeds from the event go directly back into our community through scholarships supporting local students and adult learners pursuing their education. \nCome hungry. Bring your friends. Support local. \nSchedule of Events\nRaffle (online & in-person at the Info Booth until 8pm (or all tickets sell out)\n$10\nprize TBD \nOnly 250 tickets will be sold\, and the winners will be drawn on Friday\, July 17 during HAM-JAM. \nHAM CITY JAM Demo (Washington Ave btwn 3rd & 4th St.)5-8p \nKids Area (Washington Ave btwn 4th & 5th St.)\nBubbles & Foam Party (Wild Foam Adventures) | Chalk | Touch-A-Truck | Tractor Train Rides\n5-8p \nFood Trucks | Vendors | Beer Tent (4th St & Jefferson Ave)5-10:30p \nHometown Throwdown Amateur BBQ Challenge (Jefferson Ave between 3rd & 4th St.)5p – until all tastings are sold out*\n*While tasting samples last – no refunds \nLIVE Bands (4th St City Parking Lot)5-6:30p | TBD\n7-10p | TBD \nStay updated with event details & applications at EffingHAMJAM.com. \n  \nEvent & Contact Information:\nNicole Morrison\nnmorrison@effinghamcountychamber.com\n(217) 347-6282
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/effingham-jam-2026/
LOCATION:Downtown Effingham\, Jefferson Ave\, Effingham\, IL\, 62401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events
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