Welcome to The Effingham Convention and Visitors Bureau

Located in Central Illinois where Interstate 57 meets Interstate 70, the City of Effingham has a little something for everyone. With 18 hotels and over 60 restaurants, Effingham provides the very best in service and hospitality and welcomes visitors to come spend a few days exploring what our vibrant city and surrounding communities have to offer.

The Effingham Performance Center, Cross at the Crossroads, Firefly Grill, Tuscan Hills Winery and Lake Sara are just a few of the many attractions that make Effingham a tourism destination for thousands of travelers each year.

 

The City also hosts several annual events including the Corvette Funfest hosted by Mid America Motorworks in the fall, Foodie Fest, a food and entertaining expo hosted by the Effingham Performance Center in the fall, the Artisan Fair in April, Wonderland in Lights at Community Park in December, and Sculpture on the Avenues, an outdoor exhibition featuring artwork throughout the year.

The Effingham Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes you to spend a few days in our one-of-a-kind community! And invites you to contact us with any questitons you may have about our unique city!

  • Kansas City BBQ Society Cook-Off

    Come out to Legacy Harley Davidson from June 27-29 for an officially sanctioned barbeque cook-off!

  • Bob Saget

    The legendary Bob Saget will be performing a mature stand-up act on June 21st at 8 p.m.

  • Have Pig, Will Travel

    Enter our latest contest!

    Stop by the Visitor Center to pick up an "Effingham pig" and take him on your travels!

Upcoming Events

  • 06/19/2013
    Put on your best dress and join Helen Matthes Library for a princess tea at 1 p.m.  A special guest will attend!
  • 06/19/2013
    Come in to Helen Matthes Library at 4 p.m. and create a vintage inspired travel journal!
  • 06/19/2013
    Join professional photographer Kate Key at Helen Matthes Library at 6 p.m. as she covers basic beginner digital photography topics like camera set
  • 06/20/2013
    Helen Matthes Library is taking story time out of the library this summer!  Join them at the PAC (Premier Athletic Clu