Corvette Funfest Welcome Fest Party Next Week

The City of Effingham’s Tourism Office will be hosting the Corvette Welcome Fest Downtown Party from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 17 to kick-off Mid America Motorworks’ 28th Annual Corvette Funfest, and residents are invited to join in welcoming Corvette enthusiasts to Effingham!

Mid America Motorworks’ Cruise-in will end in downtown Effingham, with a Corvette parade, coming down Jefferson Avenue and ending at the Courthouse square. The Corvettes are expected to arrive downtown around 5:30 p.m. and residents are invited to turn out for the Corvette parade.

“The Corvette Welcome Fest is a great opportunity for us to welcome visitors to our community, but also, for residents to come and check out some one-of-a-kind Corvettes and enjoy the downtown festivities,” said Tourism Director Jodi Thoele.

Activities that evening will include food from All Wrapped Up and Seven Rings Concessions, in addition to sweet treats from Toppins Soft Serve. You can also enjoy live musical entertainment by Quick & Bradley at the gazebo, prize giveaways, and of course, a chance to see a variety of Corvettes!

“There will be a lot of activity downtown that evening, and we hope the community will come out and enjoy a great night in our beautiful downtown area,” said Thoele. In addition, some of the downtown businesses, including the Effingham County Courthouse Museum, will stay open late to accommodate the Corvette visitors and the Effingham community.

For more information on the Friday night event, contact the Effingham Tourism Department at 217-342-5310 or visit www.VisitEffinghamIL.com. For more information about events at Mid America Motorworks, visit www.CorvetteFunfest.com.