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Downtown Effingham Cruise

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Fri, Sep 05 – Sat, Sep 06, 2025

100 E. Jefferson, Effingham, IL 62401

Get ready to show off your ride at the Downtown Effingham Cruise event! Whether its a car, bike, or your mom's grocery-getter - all vehicles are welcome! If it runs, you're welcome to cruise!

It’s time again for the Downtown Effingham Cruise!

On Friday, September 5, it’s Mopar Muscle Night at Goeckner Bros and a post-party gathering at Gabby Goat.

On September 6, 2025, we’re taking over downtown Effingham with a day of music, food, fun, and most of all, your pride and joy!

Cars & Coffee at Gabby Goat from 8am-10am, then cruise Route 40 to Chances R in Greenup for lunch at 11. Get back to Effingham and show off your ride at the Show & Shine, starting at 2, then cruise down Jefferson Ave and around beautiful Downtown Effingham.

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