Date and Time
Friday Jul 18, 2025
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM CDT
Friday, July 18 | 5pm-11pm
Location
Downtown Effingham
Website
Contact Information
Chamber Office
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Description
We’re Going Whole Hog for Our 10th Anniversary!
Join us as we celebrate BIG for the 10th anniversary of EffingHAM-JAM, presented by Koerner Distributor, Inc., on Friday, July 18!
This isn’t just any BBQ festival—it’s a decade in the making, and we’re pulling out all the stops!
The Hometown Throwdown amateur BBQ competition fires up an evening of mouthwatering BBQ, live music, family fun, and more! Gather your team of backyard BBQ enthusiasts and compete for category trophies, Top Hogs, and the Grand Champion title—plus, the Grand Champion takes home a cash prize!
Live music, a kids' foam party, and plenty of food and drinks make this the summer’s can’t-miss event.
But here’s the best part: ALL net proceeds from EffingHAM-JAM directly support the Chamber Foundation of Effingham County Scholarship Program, helping local students pursue their educational dreams!
Sizzling Schedule of Events
HAM CITY JAM Demo (Washington Ave btwn 3rd & 4th St.)
5pm – 8pm
Kids Area (Washington Ave btwn 4th & 5th St.)
5pm – 8pm
Food Trucks | Vendors | Beer Tent (4th St & Jefferson Ave)
5pm – 10:30pm
Hometown Throwdown Amateur BBQ Challenge (Jefferson Ave between 3rd & 4th St.)
5:00pm – until all tastings are sold out*
Ready to put your BBQ to the test? Apply for the Hometown Throwdown and show off your skills!
*While tasting samples last – no refunds
LIVE Bands TBD (4th St City Parking Lot)
5pm – 11pm
Don’t miss out—this is the biggest EffingHAM-JAM yet! Stay updated on event details at EffingHAM-JAM.com.