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Go back in time to Goshen’s famous cruising days with our annual Cruising Reunion. Car enthusiasts of all types are welcome –– give us your wacky, your wild, your classic, your collector, and your inevitable lost semi or minivan.
Let’s see those sweet rides for this one-night-only reunion to celebrate Goshen’s history as the cruising capital of the world.
There will be entertainment, great food, and more for an evening of nostalgic fun.
Click to enlarge the suggested route map
Hundreds of vehicles and thousands of spectators are expected to pack downtown streets and sidewalks for the “Reunion,” a trip down memory lane to when Goshen reigned as the country’s cruising capital.
“Cruising Reunion” will be a showcase for classic cars, souped-up vans, and unique motorcycles. The event isn’t all about vintage vehicles, though. Also, there’s no registration to participate.
“People literally just come downtown and drive, with the older generation passing along this Goshen tradition to a whole new generation!,” said Adrienne Nesbitt, event director for Eyedart Creative Studio, which coordinates First Fridays.
In addition to a multitude of motor vehicles, the July First Fridays will also include a DJ playing music on the Elkhart County Courthouse lawn. Food vendors and a beer tent will be set up at the courthouse square as well.
“Cruising comes back to Goshen one day a year,” Nesbitt said. “Everyone is invited downtown to check it out.”
Grab Food To Go
When you get hungry, you can find food and drink on the Courthouse Lawn and along Lincoln Avenue:
- Bens Soft Pretzels
- Community Church of Waterford
- First Fridays Beer Tent
- Glori Be’s Ice & Tea
- Golden Star Kettle Corn
- Kona Ice of Goshen
- LifePoint Church
- Maple Indian Food Truck
- Rulli’s Italian Restaurant Food Truck
- Sweazy Q Catering BBQ
- That Guy’s Gourmet Ribs
- The Energy Well
- The Wiener Shack Food Truck
First Fridays Promotions
Boho Pretty (203 South Main)
First Fridays Sale
BOGO 50% OFF Sale!
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship (110 South 5th)
Hot Dogs
Join CCF this first Friday for an all American hot dog! Stop by and see us on your way to the Cruising, or stay and hang out awhile. This event is family-friendly and there is no cost. We will serve from 5 to 7:30, or until we run out!
The Elephant Bar (227 South Main)
Drink Special
Cruise on in and try our one-night-only drink special Rat Fink.
Fables Bookshop (215 South Main Street)
Preview Night #2
Want a sneak peek into what’s happening at Fables Bookshop? Join Fables Bookshop for a second First Friday Preview Night starting at 5 p.m. on July 5th. Stop by to check out the new layout, see what’s finished, what’s different, and what’s to come, plus a chance talk to the owners. The official opening will come later this summer. Plus we have extended our IndieGoGo campaign deadline.
Be sure to visit our campaign site and support Fables Bookshop.
Gaining Grounds (114 East Lincoln)
July Special
Visit us during the Cruising Reunion! Our Flavored Brewed Coffee for the night: Crème Brulee and Patriotic Cotton Candy Frappe. Check out our featured art collection of Classic cars, Summertime & Fair-themed artwork. Receive $2 off any piece of art (valued at $10 or more) when you purchase a large Patriotic Cotton Candy Frappe.
Goshen Chamber of Commerce (232 South Main)
Freedom Fest Tickets
Get your tickets for a spectacular show on Saturday – Freedom Fest is selling tickets in front of the Goshen Chamber Building (232 South Main Street) during First Fridays.
Goshen City Church of the Brethren (203 North 5th)
Ted Yoder
As part of our First Fridays series here in Goshen, Ted Yoder will perform two sets from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Come out for food and music.
The Window (223 South Main)
First Fridays Fundraiser
Director Ed Swartley is our dinner host for July First Fridays! He’s making his famous Chicken Enchiladas, Green Beans with Bacon, along with Cottage Cheese Pie. As always, we will offer water and coffee. Suggested donation is $9 and we will serve from 4:30 – 7 p.m.