July First Fridays
Goshen, Indiana
Celebrate Goshen
Friday, July 1, 5 – 9 p.m.
Join downtown for a First Fridays spectacular dedicated to the sights, sounds, and flavors found only in the heart of Goshen.
Experience the rich diversity that’s grown up along with the community itself: try food prepared by locally-owned restaurants, bars, and food trucks, and listen to music across various genres performed by regional bands.
Enjoy outdoor eating, drinking, and retail specials for this showcase of all things Goshen in a rousing retail opening to the holiday weekend.
Celebrate Goshen Car Show
For decades, Goshen has been THE place to showcase your favorite ride. This year, we invite car owners to park on Main Street and compete for prizes. The car show includes a wide range of classes.
Register Early
Space for the car show is limited so we encourage participants to register early. Day-of registration may be available if spaces are open.
The cost to participate is $15.
Free Live Music!
Rebel Noire and The Accomplices
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Rebel Noire and The Accomplices make a distinct afroetic, genre-crossing sound, with lyrics exploring loss, liberation, resistance, and power.
The Broken Lifters
7 – 9 p.m.
The Broken Lifters are an eclectic blend of rockabilly, Americana, folk, and blues fueled by whisky and madness.
Free music from the First Fridays stage is brought to you by our sponsors.
Highlights
Outdoor Food Court
Grab food to go on West Washington Street
- All Over Creations
- Ben’s Pretzels
- CCW Root Beer Floats
- Golden Star Kettle Corn
- Jake’s Foods
- Lifepoint Church
- Rulli’s Pizza
- Smothered and Covered
- Sweazy Q
- That Guys Gourmet Ribs
- Weiner Shack
Family-Friendly Tent
Goshen Health Systems is sponsoring a dedicated space for mothers and those caring for children. The tent, located on the 100 block of East Washington Street, offers private areas for nursing mothers, changing tables, and complimentary diapers and wipes. A First Fridays attendant will staff the tent to provide additional support to families.
Thank you July Sponsors!
Photo Gallery
Thanks to everyone who came downtown despite the rain!
July Member Promotions
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.
City Art Garage (233 South Main)
Artists Mark Daniels, Trevor Daugherty, and Lindsey Monge will be offering their works for sale. There will also be interactive art including caricatures and henna for purchase.
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship (110 South 5th)
All American Hot Dogs
Join us on the front lawn for an all-American cook-out! We will serve hot dogs from 5 – 7 p.m., or until we run out. This event is free – just look for the red, white, and blue!
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)
Meet the Authors
Celebrate July First Fridays dedicated to the sights, sounds, and flavors found only in the heart of Goshen.
Here at Fables Books, we’re excited to introduce you to two amazing local authors. Kate Berkey, co-author of A Place Called Braverly, and Kelly Wisement author of Katie Ladybug. Both authors will be signing their books from 6 – 8 p.m.
Classic Cars and Contest
The museum has a new exhibit as well as prints of Don Sheline’s paintings. Many of these prints have a classic car captured in them. There will be a static display of classic cars in front of the museum as well.
Pick up our contest with 4 pictures of OLD store fronts and identify their current business and location – win a prize! Find out what is happening on the 2nd floor, how the restoration will happen and when – go on the tour.
Goshen Theater (216 South Main)
Blue Skies
After First Fridays, join us for Blue Skies, a cabaret exploring The Great American Songbook with Carrie Lee Bland-Kendall.
This is a ticketed event – read more and get tickets at goshentheater.com/events.
Ignition Music Garage (120 East Washington)
Crusin’ Classics
Come dig through our bargain bins to find the classic hits you know and love.
- Records $3 and under – Buy one get one free!
- 10% off compilation records
Please mention the sale at checkout!
The Imagination Spot (111 East Washington)
Free Kid’s Activity – Choose a Craft
Join us Friday, July 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. for a free kid’s activity. Come in and choose a craft out of the available options.
We look forward to having you join us!
The Nut Shoppe (204 South Main)
Jelly Belly Beans Promotion!
We are celebrating Jelly Belly jelly beans! We’ll have free samples on Friday.
Special promo, this weekend only. Buy 1 pound, get a half pound free!
Woldruff’s Footwear & Apparel (129 South Main)
First Fridays Sale
Our shoe store will have $10 off ALL footwear (including sale items). Our boutique will have $10 off the entire store (excluding jewelry and eyewear)
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