Biggest Crowd Yet for 2021 Ham City Jam

The biggest turnout yet was seen Saturday at the 2021 Ham City Jam.

The skateboarding competition organized by Deano Tull drew contestants from throughout the state, as well as out-of-state entrants, anywhere from five years old and up. 

The skate park is a great draw for a variety of young people. There are efforts underway to expand the skate park or to build an additional location besides the current facility at Hendelmeyer Park.

Here are some shots from Saturday's event....

(TRISTEN "BAMBI" RHODES OF EFFINGHAM FINISHED THIRD IN HIS DIVISION)

(FANS YOUNG AND OLD WERE ON HAND TO CHEER ON FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS)

(LOTS OF VENDORS HAD LOTS OF CUSTOMERS. MUCH OF THE PROCEEDS WILL HELP PAY FOR MORE SKATE PARK SPACE)

(COMPETITORS AS YOUNG AS FIVE YEARS OLD TOOK PART IN SATURDAY'S EVENT)

(LOOK AT THIS TRICK BY ONE OF THE YOUNGEST COMPETITORS ON THE DAY)

(THIS GROUP TURNED OUT TO CHEER ON THEIR FRIENDS AND, IN SOME CASES, TO COMPETE)