Convoyin’ At The Crossroads
The Central Illinois Truck Convoy & Mae’s Miracle have a BIG day planned for Saturday, August 29th. It’s being hosted at the Effingham County Fairgrounds in Altamont, and you won’t want to miss a minute! Here’s what you need to know:
8:30 AM — Truck Registration Opens
Get your truck registered and ready to roll!
10:45 AM — Mae’s Miracle Speaker
Hear from a special guest representing Mae’s Miracle and learn more about the mission we’re coming together to support.
11:00 AM–Noon — LIVE AUCTION
Come ready to bid! All for a great cause.
Noon–1:00 PM — Food, Family & Fun
We’ve built in extra time in case the auction runs over, plus time to grab some food or a drink from our food vendors and enjoy the family activities before the convoy rolls out.
1:00 PM — SEMI TRUCK CONVOY DEPARTS
Time to fire up those engines! Our semi trucks will hit the road for the Central IL Truck Convoy.
5:00 PM — CONCERT GATES OPEN
The evening kicks off with live music from Wes Bayliss & Laila Smith!
FREE CONCERT — NO TICKET REQUIRED!
Good-will donations will benefit Central IL Truck Convoy & Mae’s Miracle.
Bring the family. Bring your friends. Bring your truck. And come spend the day with us!
Convoyin’ at the Crossroads
One day. One mission. One Shot to Live.
More information is at the Facebook Page of Central Illinois Truck Convoy
We have an INCREDIBLE lineup of items coming to the Live Auction at Convoyin’ At The Crossroads! 🚛🇺🇸
There is truly something for EVERYONE — from truck-themed signs and coolers to jewelry, Cardinals tickets, quilts, furniture, tools, a vacation package, and even WHOLE PIGS! 🐷🔥
And the best part? Your support helps us raise money for an incredible cause! ❤️
🔨 LIVE AUCTION ITEMS:
🚗 Chemical Guys 16-Piece Car Wash & Detailing Kit
Donated by Sidney Huelsing
💎 Diamond Earring Set
Donated by Weber Jewelry
🧖♀️ The Skin Refinery Gift Basket + $50 Gift Card
Includes blanket, body butter & scrub, tea, mug, frame, eye mask, Epsom salt, washcloth & more
Donated by Madison Niebrugge
💆♀️ Headspa Basket + Gift Card
Includes Aluram shampoo & conditioner, hairspray, satin pillowcase, hair towel, brush, clip & more
Donated by Elite Hair Studio
🏖️ 7-Night Vacation Package
Winner pays only transportation to get there — by car or plane!
Donated by Chris Whitely — Pilson Auto Centers
💡 Central IL Truck Convoy Light-Up Sign
Donated by Hints Laser & Engraving
🇺🇸 Flag/Semi Metal Sign — Powder Coated
Donated by Andrew Dial — Jedco / Ashley Huelsing
🦅 250th Anniversary Eagle Metal Sign — Powder Coated
Donated by Andrew Dial — Jedco / Ashley Huelsing
🧺 The Wood Shop Gift Basket
Milling spice blend, “Wine Taste Daily” jar, coasters, garnish set, floral, smoked whiskey glaze & soppressata
Donated by The Wood Shop — Shelbyville, IL
🧰 Snap-On Tools Bundle
Large vest, 2XL vest, tote bag & 2 coffee mugs
Donated by Snap-On Tools
🥩 Boos Butcher Block Bundle
Board soap, knife, sourdough starter kit, towel & cookbook
Donated by Boos Butcher Block
🧵 250th Anniversary Quilt
Donated by Huelsing Trucking
🔪 Checkered Cutting Board
Donated by Huelsing Trucking
🧊 YETI Cooler + 2 YETI Jugs
Donated by Huelsing Trucking
🧊 YETI Beverage Tub
Donated by Huelsing Trucking
🩷 Casemate Cooler — Pink Bow
Donated by Sidney Huelsing
💜 Casemate Cooler — Purple Iridescent
Donated by Sidney Huelsing
🔊 Turtlebox
Donated by Sidney Huelsing
🍳 Ninja Air Fryer
Donated by Becky Kinman
☕ Coffee Maker
Donated by Becky Kinman
🛠️ Milwaukee M18 ¼” Impact Driver
Donated by Niebrugge Lumber
🇺🇸 September 11th — 25 Years Flag Sign
Donated by Ross & Jen Wilson
🇺🇸 4th of July Quilt
Donated by Laura Baur
⚾ St. Louis Cardinals Purse Bundle
Includes 4 Field Box Tickets to a 2027 game, Cardinals Margaritaville hat, mechanic shirt XL & blue jersey XL — $320 value!
Donated by The St. Louis Cardinals
⚾ St. Louis Cardinals Basket
Includes 4 Field Box Tickets to a 2027 game, baseball glove, red shirt M, blue hooded jersey M & Margaritaville hat — $320 value!
Donated by The St. Louis Cardinals
🚛 Central IL Truck Convoy Cornhole Boards — Finn Greenwood
Donated by Huelsing Trucking
💡 Light-Up Kenworth Sign
Donated by Higgs Welding
💡 Light-Up Peterbilt Sign
Donated by Higgs Welding
🧊 Higgs Welding Cooler + DCP Semi
Donated by Higgs Welding
🇺🇸 250th Anniversary Cornhole Board
Donated by Huelsing Trucking
🐷 WHOLE PIG
Pig donated by Tyler Bennett & Ryan Edgers
Processing by Scott Huelsing at Howes Custom Processing in Cowden, IL
🐷 WHOLE PIG
Donated by Derk Friese & Howes Custom Processing — Cowden, IL
🪑 Amish Glider — Polywood
Donated by Huelsing Trucking
🔥 33 LIVE AUCTION ITEMS! 🔥
Also, our Silent Auction is going to be PACKED with amazing items, gift baskets, experiences, gift cards, and more! 🎁🚛🇺🇸
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
Here’s just a look at what you’ll find 👇
🕯️ Candle Baskets — several to choose from, valued up to $75
💅 $100 Angel Nails Gift Card
💇♀️ 2 × $50 Ginger Ale’s Gift Cards
🍷 Wine + $50 Gift Card from The Take Off
🛋️ $100 Wright’s Furniture Gift Card
🍗 $250 Lickin’ My Chicken Pullin’ My Pork Gift Card
🧸 Simply Yours Squishies Basket — $100 value
💐 Burkland’s Florist Wreath — $60 value
🍰 Baking Basket + Engraved Convoy Baking Dish
🧀 Engraved Convoy Charcuterie Board
🎟️ 4 Passes to The Magic House
🌿 4 Passes to the Botanical Gardens
🎁 Betsey’s Boutique Gift Basket — $100 value
🧶 Knit Quilt — $75 value
🎲 Jedco Board Game
🌶️ Chili’s Gift Cards
🛍️ Buchheit Gift Card
⛳ Tabletop Cornhole Game
🏡 Welcome Sign
🛠️ 49-Piece Impact Driver Bit Set
🔪 Knife Set
🍿 Movie Night Baskets
☕ Coffee Bar Basket
🎲 Game Night Basket loaded with games!
🔥 S’mores Baskets
🔫 X-Shot Insanity Nerf Gun
🏈 Football Basket
🥃 Bourbon + Lottery Ticket Basket
🍹 Margarita Baskets
💄 Free Makeup Lesson from The Loren Edit
🥃 Liquor Basket from The Brew Bank
💇♀️ The Emerald Room Hair Care Basket + $65 Shine Gloss Treatment
🍔 Long John Silver’s Coupons + Gift Card
📖 Bible Journaling Basket
🎟️ 2 Crayola Experience Tickets — Orlando
🥞 Cracker Barrel $50 Dining Package
🌊 Lake Life Bundle — $100 value
🏋️ The Zone 3-Month Membership + Shirt — $130 value
🏋️ The Zone 6-Month Membership + Shirt — $200 value
🧋 SIX McAlister’s 30-Day Tea Passes — $90 value EACH!
🥃 Decanter Set — $100 value
🚛 Trucking/Convoy Sign
🍪 “Stay Away & Bake Awhile” Basket
🥃 Crown Royal Basket
🥃 McGillicuddy’s Basket
🍹 Malibu & Vodka Basket
🔥 Fireball Basket
🍹 Margarita Basket
…and MORE! 🔥
That’s 59 SILENT AUCTION ITEMS — and we’re so grateful to every business, family, and individual who donated to make this auction possible! ❤️
🎯 Come early. Browse the tables. Find your favorites. Get your bids in.