Fire & Ice Festival
Downtown Goshen, IndianaFire & Ice Fest Promotions
Friday, January 7, Noon – 9 p.m.
Highlights
Bringing the heat – look for fire dancers performing throughout the evening, warming stations, and delicious hot chocolate, tea, coffee, and toddies at local cafés and bars.
- Fire Dancers in the alleys on Main Street, between Jefferson and Washington, and between Washington and Lincoln.
Fire dancer Dana Nicole LaDuct of South Bend and performers from Fort Wayne, Indiana-based Pyroscope Entertainment provide entertainment throughout the evening including flaming hoop dancing, fire-eating, and juggling. - Warming Stations next to Reverie (201 South Main) and Jojo’s Pretzels (136 South Main).
- Ice Sculpture carving at these locations.
January First Fridays Promotions
EAT Goshen (119 East Lincoln)
EAT brings you a spicy burger, called the Ay Chihuahua! Chihuahua cheese, jalapeños, egg, mayo, hot sauce.
Fables Books (215 South Main)
Meet the Author! We’re excited to have Goshen College graduate Naun Lucoer Cerrato from 6 – 8 p.m. during Downtown Goshen’s First Fridays.
Cerrato’s The Magic Book of Isabela (El libro mágico de Isabela) is a fantasy adventure story currently available in Spanish and soon to be available in English.
Goshen Brewing Co. (315 West Washington)
We’re bringing the heat with a spicy chili special!
The Imagination Spot (111 East Washington)
Come in and color your own fiery dragon or fluffy yeti character from 5 – 8 p.m.
These characters are ready to come to life with your creativity! P.S. There will be glitter involved.
Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn (106 North Main)
Taste both Fire and Ice at Shirley’s with our featured popcorn flavors Afterburner and Cinnamon Bun.
Venturi (123 East Lincoln)
We’re featuring our Agrodolce Pizza (tomato sauce, ricotta, sopressa, garlic, calabrese peppers), hot honey and spinach, and hot honey gelato!
Food and Drink
When you need a break, grab something from these downtown locations!
- Biebs & Ash (133 South Main)
West coast style smashburgers, loaded fries, and good vibes - Constant Spring (219 South Main)
21+ bar and restaurant with burgers, salads, and pulled pork sandwiches - EAT Goshen (121 East Lincoln)
Burgers to go - Electric Brew (118 East Washington)
Baked goods, salads, and sandwiches - Elephant Bar (227 South Main)
21+ bar with large patio out back - The Energy Well (121-A2 West Washington)
Energizing smoothies in many flavors - Jojo’s Pretzels (136 South Main)
Soft pretzels and sandwiches - Los Primos (124 West Jefferson)
Authentic Mexican food specializing in 'build your own' burritos and bowls - Maple City Market (314 South Main)
Grab and go sandwiches, salads, and snacks - Maple Indian Cuisine (127 South Main)
Northern Indian food - The Nut Shoppe (204 South Main)
Gelato, chocolate, and other treats - San Marcos (113 South Main)
Authentic Mexican food - Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn (106 North Main)
Assorted flavors of housemade popcorn - Universal Tamal (225 South Main)
Authentic Mexican food specializing in tamales - Venturi Pizzeria (123 East Lincoln)
Authentic Neapolitan pizza
Photo credit: EAT Goshen