Meet the Machines | October First Fridays

Friday, October 2, 5 – 9 p.m.

Building on the excitement of past Harvest-themed events, downtown streets and businesses come alive with festive décor, pumpkin-themed activities, local artisans, warm seasonal drinks, live music, and special promotions from Goshen’s beloved small businesses and restaurants.

First Fridays attendees enjoying fall weather downtown

Entertainment

Visitors can expect an evening that blends harvest-season charm with Goshen’s signature creative spirit, while downtown merchants and stores join in the festivities. From family-friendly activities and cultural programming to live performances and cozy autumn traditions, Harvest Fest offers a welcoming celebration of community, creativity, and the arrival of fall in downtown Goshen.

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

Food and Drink

Take a break and enjoy some great drinks and seasonal eats downtown.

Bring your appetite!
Pumpkin decorating for kids

Family Activities

Look for free kids and family activities at participating businesses around Downtown Goshen!

Downtown Business Promotions

Check out some of the other great promotions happening in Downtown Goshen during the Meet the Machines event.

You never know what you'll find at First Fridays

Thank you October 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 CommerceInterra Credit UnionActs of ServiceGreencroft GoshenGreen Oaks of GoshenSenior Talk MichianaGoshen Parks and RecreationPumpkinvine Trails CoalitionViewrail
Goshen TheaterVinyl Habits
Fun for the whole family
Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration at First Fridays
Indiana Whiskey @First Fridays
Family friendly activities at First Fridays

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.