Effingham IL Illinois State KCBS BBQ Barbeque, Hometown Throwdown

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 purchased at the beer tent.

Friday evening’s Hometown Throwdown local BBQ competition 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 start the evening 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.

Information & applications for competitors & vendors are now available. Spaces for food & non-food vendors are available for $125-$175 per booth for the entire weekend.

Proceeds of the HAM-JAM go to the Chamber Foundation of Effingham County Scholarship Program. There are many ways to support HAM-JAM and the Chamber Foundation by being a sponsor or volunteer. Questions can be directed to Nicole Morrison, Director of Marketing & Communications, at the Chamber office at 217-342-4147 or NMorrison@EffinghamCountyChamber.com.

*all subject to change/cancellation