February First Fridays
Goshen, Indiana
Fiction, Fantasy, and Folklore
Friday, February, 4, 5 – 9 p.m.
Retailers and restaurants band together for a February First Fridays filled with fairy tales, fun, and fantastic food!
The community will be called upon this night to celebrate the magic of downtown in an extraordinary evening.
Imagination and creativity of take center stage in an evening devoted to whimsical promotions and fanciful food and drink specials.
First Fridays Gnome Hunt
On February 4, return your completed Gnome Hunt to Ignition Music Garage (120 East Washington) by 8:30 p.m. to be entered for a chance to win!
First Fridays Gnome Hunt
Find the Gnomes and Enter for a Chance to win Prizes from Downtown Stores
Participating First Fridays members have a Gnome hidden somewhere in their store. On February 4 from 5 – 9 p.m., visit participating stores, find the Gnomes, and complete the hunt.
Return your completed sheet by 8:30 p.m. to Ignition Music Garage (120 East Washington) to be entered for a chance to win!
Download a Gnome Hunt form or find one at participating stores!
February Sponsors
Goshen Gnome Hunt Participants
1st Source Bank (101 South Main)
Look for our gnome on the exterior of our building.
Common Spirits (111 East Lincoln)
In addition to finding the gnome, swing by and get a free fortune from Chad, the all-seeing toucan. Ages 21+
Constant Spring (219 South Main)
Ages 21+
Electric Brew (118 East Washington)
We will be featuring a Gnomeo and Juliet Frappe. It is a cake batter, vanilla cream frappe topped with red whipped cream, and two Oreo cookies. It is a frappe “to die for.”
Elephant Bar (227 South Main)
Ages 21+
The Exchange Business Suites (212 South Main)
Look for our gnome on the exterior of our building.
Fables Books (215 South Main)
Calling all adventurers: The Princess needs your help! Her prize dragon is in dire stress; an evil wizard has stolen her eggs for his monstrous plans. Follow the dragon’s footprints to clues as to where he has hidden her precious eggs. Return to the princess with a picture of the eggs’ location for your reward. Meet the Author Book Signing: Meet Pamela Graf Short, author of Blessings Flow, an illustrated expression of God’s blessings and love to children of all ages from 6-8 p.m.
Found (208 South Main)
Goshen Brewing Company (315 West Washington)
Goshen Chamber of Commerce (232 South Main)
Look for our gnome on the exterior of our building.
Goshen Theater (216 South Main)
NUNSENSE THE MUSICAL Presented by Premier Arts, Produced in partnership with the Community Foundation of Elkhart County at the Goshen Theater.
Friday, February 4 – 7:30pm | Saturday, February 5 – 7:30pm | Sunday, February 6 – 3pm.
TICKETS
Goshen Historical Society (124 South Main)
Legends and folklore surrounding the iconic police booth will be featured at the museum. Possible booth tours if it is not too cold. Display of the work of local artist T. Dart Walker.
I M SHE (108 West Washington)
Look for our gnome on the exterior of our building.
Ignition Music Garage (120 East Washington)
Buy one get one free any bargain bin item! $1/$2/$3 records.
The Imagination Spot (111 East Washington)
Come in and use repurposed materials to create your favorite bear from the fairy tale “Goldilocks and the Three Little Bears.” We have Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Baby Bear. Which bear is “just right” for you? With every purchase, you may choose a surprise from the bowl that’s “just right” for you. Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Please note: Masks will be required for ages 2 and up to participate in the craft activity. Please bring a mask with you.
Jules Boutique (130 South Main)
Will be doing a Harry Potter themed sip & shop/sale with Salon J.
Maple City Market (314 South Main)
Gnome Food Special: 25% off all Nuts in the Shell!
The Nut Shoppe (204 South Main)
Valentine’s Preorder Special: Order your Valentine’s Day order by February 5th, and receive a small assorted box of chocolates for free! (Or a bag of gummies, your choice!) Share the candy, treat yourself, totally up to you! Call 574-534-2828 or order in store for promo. Orders will be ready for pickup February 12th-14th
Salon J (130 South Main)
Will be doing a Harry Potter-themed sip & shop/sale with Jules Boutique.
Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn (106 North Main)
Soapy Gnome (210 South Main)
Design your own fairy door from 5:00-7:00. Kids and adults must be masked. We’re highlighting our Valentine’s Soaps: Heart on Fire and Date night. Our staff will be wearing gnome hats.
Ten Thousand Villages in Goshen (206 South Main)
Twisted Britches Boutique (213 South Main)
The Window (223 South Main)
Look for our gnome on the exterior of our building.
Yoder, Ainlay, Ulmer, & Buckingham (130 North Main)
Look for our gnome on the exterior of our building.
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