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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
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UID:29427-1784332800-1789257599@effinghamcountychamber.com
SUMMARY:2026 Top Leaders: Under 40 & Future Leaders Nominations
DESCRIPTION:Nominations are open for the Effingham County Chamber’s 2026 Top Leaders Under 40 and Future Leaders recognition programs. \nTop Leaders Under 40 recognizes individuals ages 20–40 who live or work in Effingham County and have made significant contributions to their community through leadership\, professional achievement and involvement. Nominees cannot be previous recipients. \nNominate a 2026 Top Leader Under 40 \nFuture Leaders recognizes outstanding high school students from Effingham County’s six school districts. Nominees must be ages 14–20\, attend high school full-time in Effingham County\, maintain at least a B average\, participate in extracurricular or leadership activities\, and demonstrate leadership within their school or community. One Future Leader will be selected from each of the six school districts. \nNominate a 2026 Future Leader \nNomination deadline: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026 \nSelected recipients will be recognized at the Top Leaders Recognition Dinner on Thursday\, November 19\, from 5:30–9 p.m. at the Keller Convention Center. \nTop Leaders is presented by HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital and Lake Land College
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/2026-top-leaders-under-40-future-leaders-nominations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events,Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T100000
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UID:29635-1789034400-1789318800@effinghamcountychamber.com
SUMMARY:45th Annual Mill Road Thresherman
DESCRIPTION:The Mill Road Thresherman Association is a group of men and women whose goal is to preserve and demonstrate farming as our grand-fathers and great- grandfathers knew it. We strive to preserve not only the equipment\, but also the techniques those old farmers utilized to plant\, harvest\, and process their crops. \nThe annual Mill Road Thresherman’s show is a place where families can come to enjoy the sights and sounds of farming’s past. Not only the thumps and grinds of old equipment but also the clank of a horse harness\, the whish of a spinning wheel\, or the sounds of bluegrass filtering over the grounds. \nBest of all is the laughter of children\, as they hunt through the straw stack treasure hunt\, participate in the pedal pull\, or walk the grounds with grandpa checking off items for the scavenger hunt. \n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission\n$8 per day\n$16 per weekend gate pass.\nFree entry when presenting you MRTA Membership card.\nKids under 13 free with Paid Adult. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Contact:\ninfo@millroadthresherman.org | MillRoadThresherman.org | Facebook @ Mill Road Thresherman \n 
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/45th-annual-mill-road-thresherman/
LOCATION:Effingham County Fair Grounds\, 722 E Cumberland Rd\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260912T134946
CREATED:20260911T112334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T112334Z
UID:29750-1789084800-1789257599@effinghamcountychamber.com
SUMMARY:Fall into Downtown Effingham
DESCRIPTION:🍂 **FALL INTO DOWNTOWN – DOWNTOWN EFFINGHAM!** 🍂 \nCome **Fall Into Downtown** with us! 🎃🍁 This is a **two-day event** where you can shop\, eat\, explore\, and enjoy everything Downtown Effingham has to offer! \n🛍️ Shop new fall arrivals\n🍂 Get all the cozy fall vibes\n🍴 Grab a bite or treat from your favorite downtown food spots\n🤎 Support your local businesses \nBring your friends and make a day (or TWO!) of it! **Hours and will vary by participating business**\, so be sure to follow along for more details. \nWe can’t wait to welcome FALL to Downtown Effingham! 🍁🛍️✨ \nFollow the event on Facebook!
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/fall-into-downtown-effingham/
LOCATION:Downtown Effingham\, Jefferson Ave\, Effingham\, IL\, 62401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260912T134946
CREATED:20260911T113329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T113329Z
UID:29753-1789084800-1789343999@effinghamcountychamber.com
SUMMARY:Summer Sundown Music Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Summer Sundown Music Festival is about bringing together music lovers and artists of the eclectic music scenes across Illinois and the greater Midwest (and beyond) to help foster an even tighter\, larger community. \nWeekend passes and single day passes out now! You can see our full lineup\, fest details\, and buy tickets at www.SummerSundownFest.com! \nKids under 15 are free with a paying adult. \nIn addition to all the great music\, Summer Sundown will feature yoga and sound healing\, arts and crafts vendors\, and local food vendors. \nBring a friend and be prepared to meet a few hundred new ones! Get excited people\, it’s #festivalseason! \nSummer Sundown Music Festival is produced in partnership with Poss Music Works. Poss Music Work is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation focused on bringing music and music education to Central Illinois\, based in Effingham\, IL. \nLike\, share\, follow along…and we will #SeeYouAtSundown! \n——————————————————————- \nFrequently Asked Questions: \nWhere can I buy a pass?\n— Right this way: www.SummerSundownFest.com/ \nWhere is the festival held?\n— 8724 E Marine Rd\, Effingham\, IL. 62401\n— For GPS\, type: “The Stage @ Lake Sara” \nWhat happens if it rains?\n— We get wet! Summer Sundown is a rain or shine event. We will take all precautions to ensure the safety of our guests. In the event of extreme weather\, the event will be delayed. Please keep an eye on the weather conditions and dress appropriately. \nWill I be allowed to re-enter?\n— Paid attendees will be allowed to come and go from the festival grounds as they please with the help of a handy-dandy Summer Sundown wristband. \nIs the festival open to all ages?\n— Yes! Kids 15 and under get into the Festival free with a paid adult – maximum (2) kids per adult\, please. \nAre there hotel rooms and other accommodations available?\n— We are located just a few miles from Effingham\, Illinois – the home of dozens and dozens of hotels. For a list of hotels/motels\, click here: http://www.visiteffinghamil.com/stay/lodging \nCamping?\n— Yes! Check out https://www.summersundownfest.com/wheretostay for more info. \nWhat is the parking situation?\n— Parking is easy – there’s plenty of space in the fields across the street from our venue to accommodate vehicles large and small. Parking is free and within 100 yards. Handicapped parking will also be available. \nInterested in vending?\n— Email info@summersundownfest.com. \nDo you have a Spotify playlist?\n— Sure do! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0EN6wPokbDbMtg91uNgWO3 \nCan I bring my own food and/or drinks?\n— We will not allow you to bring your own alcoholic beverages within the concert area. There will be a variety of great food and beverages including water\, soda\, coffee\, tea\, beer and wine available for purchase. Of course\, you can bring your own food and drink to your camping area. \nWhat should I bring?\n–An appetite for an eclectic mix of artists from across Illinois and beyond\n— Sunscreen\, bug spray\, camping gear\, yoga mat\, swimming attire\, a fun-loving attitude\, and plenty of good vibes to spread around to your fellow festival-goers\n— Feel free to bring lawn chairs or folding chairs of some sort. The venue has a limited amount of seating\, but plenty of room for everyone to stake a claim and unfold a few chairs! Please\, no high-back chairs or chair toppers/umbrellas – the people behind you want to see! Please don’t setup your chairs before gates open and please take them with you or leave at our box office at the end of each day. Just because you got there first on Friday doesn’t mean you get the front row for the whole weekend. \nWhat should I NOT bring?\n–Bringing your own food and drinks into the festival area is a No-No. There will be a variety of great food and beverages including water\, soda\, coffee\, tea\, beer and wine available for purchase.\n— Audio and video recording on anything other than smartphones will not be allowed.\n— Flash photography is also not allowed.\n— Golf carts and similar personal motorized vehicles will not be allowed on the festival grounds.\n— This should go without being said\, but weapons of any kind will not be allowed into the festival. \nI have a dog. He’s a very good boy – yes him is\, yes him is. Can I bring him?\n— We’d prefer you didn’t…but if you have no choice but to bring poochie…we shall allow it. Please make sure they are leashed at all times and up to date on vaccinations. We reserve the right to ask you to remove your furry friend if they can’t hang. \nFollow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates! \nAll info is at www.summersundownfest.com
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/summer-sundown-music-festival-2026/
LOCATION:The Stage at Lake Sara\, 8724 Marine Rd.\, Effingham\, IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260912T134946
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UID:29195-1789084800-1789257599@effinghamcountychamber.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Vintage Cruise Weekend
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URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/effingham-vintage-cruise-weekend/
LOCATION:Effingham\, IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260912T134946
CREATED:20260415T134106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T134106Z
UID:28475-1789200000-1789214400@effinghamcountychamber.com
SUMMARY:Effingham Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:The Effingham Farmer’s Market in downtown Effingham provides produce\, baked goods\, plants\, flowers\, and handcrafted arts & crafts.  \nWe will be open every Saturday 8am-12pm from May 30 to October 31\, 2026 on the Old Courthouse lawn. \nQuestions can be directed to Dianna Miller | effinghamfarmersmarket@gmail.com \nFollow the EFM Facebook page for updates. \n    \n 
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/effingham-farmers-market-2/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Downtown Effingham\, Jefferson Ave\, Effingham\, IL\, 62401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T120000
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SUMMARY:Team of Mercy Newton (Surviving the Color) 5k Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a colorfully awesome time at the Surviving the Color 5k in Effingham\, IL! \nThis run benefits the organization the Team of Mercy Newton IL branch whom offers assistance to those left behind after an attempted or completed suicide. Serving the surrounding counties. \nThis is the 5th Surviving the Color event benefitting the Newton\, IL division of Team of Mercy. This event is to raise funds and awareness for our Chapter of Team of Mercy to better help those in need in our local community. \nRace Day Schedule:\n7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration\n8:45 a.m. – Pre-Race Ceremony\n9:00 a.m. – Race Starts!\n10:30 a.m. – Course Closes\n11:00 a.m. – Closing Ceremony \nAll Participants will receive:\nAn awesome Surviving the Color t-shirt*\nA custom Surviving the color bib# with your name printed on it\n8 total color stations where you will be drenched in color!\nPost-race refreshments \n*The t-shirt cut off is September 5th you must be registered by this date to receive an event t-shirt* \nLocation: Starts at the Effingham Performance Center Trek Trail \nCost: $25 to attend \nRegistration Info: runsignup.com/survivingthecolornewton or Team of Mercy Newton\, IL Branch Inc. on Facebook. \nAbout:\nThis is for a support group for those that have lost oved ones to suicide. We are a compassionate group of people who care about others and desire to provide resources and hope for better days to come. We offer google meet support group and in person if you rather. We are only a phone call away. \nContact Info:\nBev Drake @ (618)-783-9284 or email bev.drake@cromwellmedia.com
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/team-of-mercy-newton-surviving-the-color-5k-run-walk/
LOCATION:Effingham Performance Center\, 1325 Outer Belt West\, Effingham\, IL\, 62401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260912T134946
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T183518Z
UID:28991-1789203600-1789218000@effinghamcountychamber.com
SUMMARY:Meet Me at the Finish Line Youth Adaptive Try-Athlon
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URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/meet-me-at-the-finish-line-youth-adaptive-try-athlon-2/
LOCATION:Workman Sports and Wellness Complex\, 1301 N Maple St.\, Effingham\, IL\, 62401
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260912T134946
CREATED:20260820T210101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T210102Z
UID:29450-1789203600-1789218000@effinghamcountychamber.com
SUMMARY:HSHS Meet Me at the Finish Line Youth Adaptive Try-Athlon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/hshs-meet-me-at-the-finish-line-youth-adaptive-try-athlon/
LOCATION:Workman Sports and Wellness Complex\, 1301 N Maple St.\, Effingham\, IL\, 62401
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260912T134946
CREATED:20260901T184829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T190556Z
UID:29641-1789203600-1789246800@effinghamcountychamber.com
SUMMARY:45th Annual Mill Road Thresherman Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Admission\n$8 per day\n$16 per weekend gate pass.\nFree entry when presenting you MRTA Membership card.\nKids under 13 free with Paid Adult. \nEvent Contact:\ninfo@millroadthresherman.org | MillRoadThresherman.org | Facebook @ Mill Road Thresherman \n 
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/45th-annual-mill-road-thresherman-family-day/
LOCATION:Effingham County Fair Grounds\, 722 E Cumberland Rd\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260912T134946
CREATED:20260505T171301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T171302Z
UID:28115-1789207200-1789214400@effinghamcountychamber.com
SUMMARY:EARS Microchip Event
DESCRIPTION:On-site microchipping at the EARS office in Effingham\n10a-12p\, No appointment needed\nNo geography or number limit \nCost:\nNo cost\n*Freewill donations accepted \nFollow us on Facebook! \nCheck our our event calendar!
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/ears-microchip-event-7/
LOCATION:EARS – Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary\, 408 E Fayette Avenue\, Effingham\, IL\, 62401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260912T134946
CREATED:20260813T212251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T212652Z
UID:29337-1789218000-1789232400@effinghamcountychamber.com
SUMMARY:Welcome Home Effingham 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 121pm – 5pmBrown Pavilion at Evergreen Park \nJoin us for an afternoon full of local businesses. Bring the whole family. It is free! \nWelcome Home Effingham is a support local day. One afternoon\, one pavilion\, a lineup of Effingham businesses and shops set up under one roof so you can meet the people behind them. \nThere will be food. There will be music. There will be a lot of neighbors in one place\, which is honestly the whole point. \nWe ran the first one last year at the Red Gazebo with nine vendors and a great crowd. We outgrew it. This year we are moving to the Brown Pavilion and doubling the vendor lineup. \nA few practical notes:Almost everything is under the pavilion\, so a little rain does not cancel anything.Free parking at Evergreen Park.Kid friendly. Bring them! \nHosted by The McWilliams Group. \nInterested in a vendor table? Please contact my admin\, Kylie McWilliams\, at 815-474-1497. Tables are $25 and we are close to full. \nTag a friend who needs to get out and meet some good local people! \nFollow our event on Facebook!
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/welcome-home-effingham-2026/
LOCATION:Evergreen Hollow Park\, 1110 Pelican St.\, Effingham\, IL\, 62401
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260912T134946
CREATED:20260904T200003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T200227Z
UID:29694-1789236000-1789250400@effinghamcountychamber.com
SUMMARY:Effingham County Humane Society Glo-Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\nGlo Bingo: Not Your Grandma’s Bingo!\nGet ready to GLOW for a good cause! The Effingham Event Center is hosting Glo Bingo to benefit the Effingham County Humane Society on Saturday\, September 12. \nTimes:\nDoors open | 6p\nBingo begins | 7p \nLocation:\nEffingham Event Center\n1501 W. Fayette Ave.\, Effingham\, IL \nThis isn’t your ordinary bingo night. Players will compete for more than $1\,000 in cash prizes\, plus enjoy raffles\, a cash bar\, food trucks\, glow accessories and plenty of fun throughout the evening. Effing Taco Truck and Izy’s Shiver Shack will also be on site. \nCost:\n$25 | Advance\n$30 | At the door \nAdmission includes six bingo cards for 10 games\, plus a glow hat and dauber. Additional sets of six cards will be available for $5. \nMust be 18+ to attend. \nTickets are available through Glo Bingo Events or by texting Mary at (217) 663-0092. \nLocal Businesses Can Get Involved\, Too!\nEvent sponsors and raffle donations are currently being accepted. Businesses\, organizations and individuals can support the fundraiser through sponsorships or donations of gift cards\, merchandise\, services\, experiences\, themed baskets or other raffle items. \nProceeds from the event will benefit the homeless cats and dogs in the care of the Effingham County Humane Society. \nWhether you sponsor\, donate\, buy a ticket or gather your friends for a night of Glo Bingo\, there are plenty of ways to support the cause. \nNeon attire highly encouraged. Being good at bingo is entirely optional.
URL:https://effinghamcountychamber.com/event/effingham-county-humane-society-glo-bingo/
LOCATION:Effingham Event Center
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Member Events
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