Join us for a full weekend celebrating classic cars, community, live music, and local flavor at the 2025 Downtown Effingham Cruise. This two-day event brings together car enthusiasts and families from across the region for an unforgettable experience.
Friday, September 5
The weekend kicks off with Mopar Muscle Night at Goeckner Bros starting at 6 PM, followed by an after-party at The Gabby Goat at 8 PM.
Saturday, September 6
The day begins at 8 AM with Cars & Coffee at The Gabby Goat, followed by a Road Rally Cruise down Route 40 to Greenup with a group lunch at Chances R Bar at 10 AM.
At 2 PM, the Show & Shine car show begins at the Courthouse Square with food trucks, a beer tent, and live music. The downtown cruise officially begins at 5 PM through the streets of Effingham.
Stick around for Mopar Muscle Night at Goeckner Bros at 6 PM and the Saturday night after-party at The Gabby Goat at 8 PM. The Village Wine Beer & Wine Garden will be open, and live music will be provided by Danny Shelton & The Birddogs.
All street-legal vehicles are welcome. Please, no burnouts or reckless driving—safety and respect are key to making this event enjoyable for everyone.
Net proceeds from the weekend benefit Operation Blackhawk, which provides support to active-duty military families in our community.
For updates, follow Downtown Effingham Cruise on Facebook or visit www.DowntownEffinghamCruise.com.
We hope to see you there for this celebration of cars, camaraderie, and community.
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