09/05/2025
🌟 Downtown Effingham Cruise Weekend - Kicks Off Tonight! 🌟
The wait is over! The excitement begins tonight at 6 PM with Mopar Muscle Night 2025 at Goeckner Bros Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (6–9 PM), followed by Late Night after party at the Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill. Rev those engines!
** Here's what’s on tap - Saturday, Sept 6:**
8–10 AM - Coffee & Cars at Gabby Goat with a satisfying pancake breakfast to energize your morning.
10 AM - Hit the road for our Road Rally along historic Route 40 to Greenup, with lunch at Chances R and loads of riddles, trivia, and challenges along the way. (Registration not required)
2 PM - The Show & Shine Car Show takes center stage at the Courthouse Square, enhanced by live music - The Mutineers perform at the Old Courthouse Pavilion. (No entry fee & registration not required)
2 PM onward - Enjoy food trucks, music, and downtown festivities.
4:45 PM - Cars line up on Jefferson Ave for the cruise.
5 PM - The first official lap begins - cruise the streets and soak in the hometown spirit.
5 PM - The Beer Garden opens at Village Wine - comes with drinks, music, giveaways and good times.
7 PM - Danny Shelton and The Bird Dogs hit the Dust & Son Auto Supplies Stage at the Village Wine Beer Garden.
8 PM - Bourbon Auction at the Dust & Son Stage.
9 PM - 50/50 Raffle Drawing at the same location!
From classic rides to cruising down Jefferson, live music to bourbon bidding, this weekend has it all. Bring your ride, bring your smile, and bring your community spirit. Let’s make Friday and Saturday unforgettable!