EffingHAM-JAM Underway Downtown

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Published on July 26 2019 3:06 pm
Last Updated on July 26 2019 3:06 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

(THANKS TO WAYNE MORAN FOR THE PHOTOS)

The 2019 edition of EffingHAM-JAM is underway in downtown Effingham.

The Hometown Throwdown is being held this evening, while the official Kansas City Barbecue Society competition will begin at noon on Saturday. A dozen competitors are downtown tonight. 25 competitors are expected on Saturday.

In addition to the cooking, there will be kids games, musical performances and the Hog Jog 5K Walk/Run, set to begin at 6pm from Effingham Public Library.

Saturday will feature a pancakes and sausage breakfast from 8 to 10am, along with the kids activities and a Dilly Bar eating contest at 1pm.

Proceeds will benefit the Chamber Foundation, sponsored by the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce.