Birthday Bash | June First Fridays

Friday, June 5, 5 – 9 p.m.

In June of 2026—as a prelude to our upcoming 20-year anniversary in June of 2027—we party like it’s 1999 with the First Fridays Birthday Bash! In celebration of 19 years of outstanding First Fridays programming and incredible community participation, we turn our excitement amplifiers up to 11 for this one!

Live wrestling - scenes from the 2024 event

Entertainment

Live wrestling in the square, kids’ activities, music and entertainment, food trucks, the Viewrail bike course, and CAKE are just a few items on the Birthday Bash agenda. Help us celebrate our 19th birthday—and ramp up for our 20th, in 2027—at the Birthday Bash in Downtown Goshen.

Our events operate with the love and help of many volunteers and sponsors. Join us!

Food and Drink

Eat and drink at your favorite downtown restaurant and check out our lineup of food trucks when you need a break. Don’t forget about the First Fridays Beer Garden!

The Fold - scenes from the 2024 event
Kids activities - scenes from the 2024 event

Family Activities

Young ones and family can enjoy a collection of free activities at participating merchants.

Downtown Business Promotions

Businesses will feature new and sale items alike, along with fun activities for the whole family.

Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn - scenes from the 2024 event

Thank you June First Fridays Sponsors!

City of Goshen, Indiana
Miller PoultryCommunity Foundation of Elkhart CountyElkhart County CVBGoshen Health
Globe Radio 91.1 FMFroggy 102.7Eyedart Creative StudioEA Pro MusicGoshen Chamber of CommerceActs of ServiceGreen Oaks of GoshenGoshen Parks and RecreationEverenceElkhart Indian MotorcycleViewrailModel Real EstatePumpkinvine Trails Coalition
Goshen TheaterVinyl Habits

Cheering section - scenes from the 2024 event
Trick BMX riding - scenes from the 2024 event
Kids bike course - scenes from the 2024 event
Live wrestling - scenes from the 2024 event

Downtown Goshen Inc. and First Fridays are here to celebrate Goshen and the wonderful arts and community that we share. That means that if you attend an event in downtown Goshen, your image might appear in a future celebration of that event or a promotion of one of our future events. This is because our community is the most essential part of First Fridays! We pride ourselves in being an organization that celebrates everyone and will do our best to present you in the best way possible. We are incredibly proud and happy that you enjoy our events and that you are part of our fantastic community! Thank you for joining us at First Fridays and having fun in downtown Goshen.

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Downtown Goshen Inc.