First Fridays Membership

Join the excitement of Downtown Goshen’s First Fridays and enjoy exclusive promotional benefits as an official member! Open to all in the historic Downtown Goshen district.

Membership Guidelines

Membership Levels

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Location: Goshen’s Historic District

The Historic Downtown District extends from Pike to Madison Streets (north to south) and 2nd to 6th Street (west to east). Businesses located from 6th Street to Indiana Avenue on Lincoln Avenue are also included in our membership district. Businesses must be physically located within the boundaries of the Historic Downtown District and Lincoln Avenue District to apply for membership.

Registration

Each business must register or renew its membership annually.

Participation

Downtown Goshen Inc. and First Fridays encourages Members to participate in all Downtown Goshen events and promotions, as this helps highlight and create buzz around your business and Downtown Goshen as a whole. However, we know that participation is not always feasible and is, as such, optional.

Deadline

Register to become a Member at any time throughout the year. However, those wishing to participate in Fire and Ice as Downtown Goshen Members must register by December 12th, 2025.

Businesses Outside The Downtown District

If your business/organization is located outside the downtown commercial district and you want to participate in Downtown Goshen events, please consider supporting First Fridays or volunteering. Artists, makers, and small independent businesses are encouraged to check out all the ways they can participate as well! You can see all the different ways to participate here.

5 Reasons to be a Member

Resources
Access to resources to help your business thrive during First Fridays and beyond.
Influence
Sit at the table where decisions are made. Contribute your ideas and preferences during individual meetings with our teams, and share monthly feedback on events.
Promotions & Marketing
Leverage the power of collaborative advertising through the Downtown Goshen network. We work hard to make sure we feature every member throughout the year on social media, in press releases, in our online directory, and in member profiles. Your membership also offers additional marketing opportunities within our newsletters, regional press, and online.
Connections
Get to know your downtown neighbors, strengthen relationships, and collaborate with your peers. Draw the community together inside and outside of your business.
Support First Fridays
Your membership helps keep First Fridays free for the community. This family-friendly, monthly downtown block party showcases artists, entertainers, and independently-owned businesses (that’s you!), attracting thousands of visitors throughout the year. Your support of First Fridays showcases Downtown Goshen as an amazing place to work, live, and play!

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First Fridays Membership Levels

Basic Membership

FOR THOSE WHO WANT BASIC ENGAGEMENT

$40/Per Month*

Official participation in First Fridays events (Ex. entry into Light Parade at no additional cost).
Be in the know about upcoming events, gain access to collaborative resources and relationships, and share your feedback on the work of First Fridays. Your membership ensures that First Fridays remains free to your patrons!
Listing in the Downtown Goshen member directory.
Online member promotions on the website, social media, regional press, and email marketing directly related to First Fridays.
Social media co-host abilities to highlight any and all your promotions and events throughout the year, especially First Fridays specific events.
Membership spotlight on social media (group/static).
Save money with one annual payment of $420!

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Friend of First Fridays

FOR THOSE WHO SEEK DEEPER INVOLVEMENT

$70/Per Month*

Includes all the benefits of the Basic membership + featured sponsorship during an event or special promotion of your choice:
Sponsorship involves logo listing on the event-specific page, and one event-specific newsletter, as well as a group thank-you post at the end of the event.
Membership spotlight on social media (individual/static).
Save money with one annual payment of $780!

Be a Friend

Downtown Hero

FOR THOSE WHO STRIVE FOR GREATEST IMPACT

$110/Per Month*

Includes all the benefits of the Basic membership + two featured sponsorships during the events or special promotions of your choice:
Sponsorship involves logo listing on the event-specific pages and one event-specific newsletter per event, as well as a group thank you post at the end of each event.
Membership spotlight on social media (individual/reel).
Feature in an end-of-the-year holiday newsletter.
Save money with one annual payment of $1,260!

Be a Hero

Your membership helps keep First Fridays FREE for your patrons, allowing them to spend more at your business!