The "Volks" are gathering again!
VolksFest | September First Fridays
Friday, September 3, 5 – 9 p.m.
The “Volks” are gathering again in downtown Goshen, as September First Fridays marks the long-awaited return of VolksFest!
Volks of all ages are invited to enjoy a showcase of Michiana-owned Volkswagen Buses and Beetles on Washington Street, along with amazing downtown Goshen offerings on Friday, September 3.
All of the usual First Fridays fun will be on tap from 5 to 9 p.m. – food trucks, a beer tent, live music, and in-store promotions.
Highlights
- VW Showcase on Main Street
- First Fridays Beer Tent featuring Goshen Brewing Co. and Ruhe 152
- Free live music from the First Fridays stage
- Broken Wanderer @5:30 p.m.
- Lalo Cura @7 p.m.
- Kids! Check out a collection of live fish from the Elkhart River and learn about the area watershed on East Washington Street
September First Fridays Promotions
(on the 100 block of East Washington)
- An interactive display of live fish from the Elkhart River by Daragh Deegan, City of Elkhart Aquatic Biologist
- A kid-friendly water cycle activity by The Elkhart County Soil and Water Conservation District.
- Information about a new sensory trail launching this month, the Climate Action Plan, and Tree Canopy goal.
- The Stormwater Department will have information about the Elkhart River watershed.
Constant Spring (219 South Main)
Stop in for our First Fridays dinner special! We’ll be making Pork Schnitzel with Mashed Potatoes and Braised Reb Cabbage.
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship (110 South 5th)
Join us for free chili-cheese dogs on the lawn! We’re excited to host the community, so please stop by CCF and have a hot dog meal as you make your rounds greeting friends and neighbors while supporting our local downtown community. We’re serving from 5 – 7:30 p.m., or until we run out.
Elephant Bar (227 South Main)
When you need a break and a cold beverage we have Warsteiner Dunkel in bottles for a limited time.
The Energy Well (121 West Washington)
Come party with us! We’re celebrating our 4 year anniversary.
We will be open normal hours (7 a.m. – 4 p.m.) at our main location on 121 West Washington and then from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Main Street in front of Meraki Art Co.
We’ll have a special menu of cold and energizing drinks, 0ne day only smoothie flavors, and giveaways!
Fables Books (215 South Main)
We’re excited to have two outstanding local authors signing their books from 6-8 p.m. during VolksFest.
Poetry Lovers, you’ll fall in love with @victorialaurenauthor’s Crescendo of Chaos, a poetry compendium exploring what it means to be human –
fablesbooks.com/CrescendoofChaos.
Historical Fiction lovers, you’ll delight in Judy Steffen Lambert’s historical novel Party Lines, Prayers, and Privies published by @firsteditiondesignpublishing. Loosely based on the author’s great-grandmother, grandmother, and mother’s lives and journey, this novel explores the strengths, struggles, and the spirit of women through generations – fablesbooks.com/PartyLines.
Mark your calendars to meet both amazing women and check out their work. Books are available now in-store or online.
Browse the Museum and enjoy live music by Waterbound String Band.
Goshen Theater (216 South Main)
Haven’t had the opportunity to see the inside of the newly-renovated Goshen Theater yet? Join us for tours of the newly-renovated Goshen Theater during First Friday between 6 and 9 p.m. The popcorn is on us!
I M SHE (108 West Washington)
Stop by I M SHE to take a selfie with the Volkswagen Art Mural painted by CCS art students!
First Fridays Back to School Specials:
- 20% off all Little Girls Clothing
- Teachers receive 20% off entire order with valid ID
The Imagination Spot (111 East Washington)
Decorate Your Own Bug at The Imagination Spot! Stop by between 5 and 8 p.m. for this fun craft activity. We will have colored pencils, markers, and stickers to make your VW bug unique.
Meraki Art Co. (211 South Main)
We’re collaborating with The Energy Well for a kid’s shake and make!
Kids can creatively color/design their cup with Meraki and choose their own fun ingredients to create a shake as well – with Oreos, sprinkles, and chocolate chips!
Look for our tent on Main Street in front of the store.
Soapy Gnome (210 South Main)
Stop in to see our ever-growing line of handmade soaps! For VolksFest, we also have a variety of Volkswagen-related items for sale.
Ten Thousand Villages in Goshen (206 South Main)
Looking for the perfect piece to refresh the look of your home or office? Maybe needing to purchase that perfect milestone gift?
A hand-knotted rug would be perfect. You are seeking one with the quality to last a lifetime and the fair trade labor standards to ensure that you are shopping ethically. Rest assured: all of our rugs are hand-knotted by fairly paid adults.
Come and explore our large selection of Tribal, Bokhara, and Persian rugs during this special, limited-time event. From classic to contemporary, from sizes 2’x3’ to 10’x14’, and a large collection of rounds, squares, and table runners, we have the piece you’re searching for!
Get more info about the event as well as browse the inventory ahead of time and shop our gorgeous rugs all year round online here.
Thank you VolksFest Sponsors!
