Corvette Welcomefest Downtown Party Friday Evening

Visit Effingham will be hosting the 2023 Corvette Welcomefest Downtown Party from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Friday in downtown Effingham. Corvette enthusiasts and residents are welcome to attend and help kick off a weekend of classic cars!

Mid America Motorworks will lead their fun run road tour into downtown Effingham around 5:30 p.m. The event will feature live music from "Not Petty," America's favorite Tom Petty tribute duo as well as a few favorite food trucks, including La Luna, Pauly's BBQ and Toppins Soft Serve.

City Tourism Director Jodi Thoele said, "There will be plenty of parking and room to listen to some great classic rock tunes, so bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a great night in Effingham."

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.