June First Fridays
Goshen, Indiana
Sidewalk Days
Friday and Saturday, June 3 and 4
Downtown takes to the streets for a two-day festival to celebrate the start of summer — because a party this fun can’t be contained in just one!
Hours
Friday, June 3 • 12 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, June 4 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit Downtown Goshen shops and restaurants out-of-doors and on the sidewalks to take advantage of summertime promotions and specials.
Children’s activities, food vendors, a beer tent, and live music on the First Fridays stage promise something entertaining and tasty to usher in the sweet summer season.
Live music!
Friday, June 3
Noon – 2 p.m – Anna p.s.
2:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Nayo Ulloa
5 – 7 p.m. – Starheart
7:30 – 9 p.m. – The Dawg
Saturday, June 4
10 a.m. – Noon – The Dean’s List
12:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Brides of Neptune
3 – 5 p.m. – Joe Baughman + The Righteous Few
Free music from the First Fridays stage is brought to you by Globe Radio 91.1 FM WGCS.
June Highlights
Enjoy two days of shopping indoors and out!
Kids’ Activities
On Friday, look for educational activities for families hosted by Elkhart River Restoration Association. The ERRA along with the Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District and the City of Elkhart’s aquatic biologist will share information about local wildlife and regional conservation efforts.
First Fridays Beer Tent
Featuring Goshen Brewing Co.
Food Trucks and Tents
- All Over Creations
- Ben’s Pretzels
- CCW Church
- Golden Star Kettle Corn
- Jake’s Foods
- Life Point Church
- That Guy’s Gourmet Ribs
Free live music
Enjoy free live music from the First Fridays stage on the 100 block of East Washington Street.
Art Sales
Browse and purchase artwork from these area artists!
- Amy Chupp
- Josh Cooper
- Todd Helmuth
- Stephanie Honderich
- Abby Kramer
- Sadie Misiuk
- Lindsay Monge
- Pamela Serna
- Angela Studebaker
- Naila Suleiman
New, 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.
June Sponsors
Photo Gallery
Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy June First Fridays!
June Member Promotions
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!
Art at the Garage
The Goshen Arts Council hosts the Goshen Painter’s Guild and Photographer’s Guild. Visit the garage to view and purchase amazing locally made art!
Grab Lunch at the Spring
Take a break from shopping and have some food and beverage with us! We’ll be open Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch in addition to our normal hours. Outdoor seating available.
Meet the Authors
Dawn Burns’ Evangelina Everyday is a middle-aged, coming-of-age story for the lost and found. Quirky, funny, heart-wrenching, and hopeful.
Mike Gallo’s No More Games is a coming of age story about life, love, and baseball.
Both books are available in-store or at fablesbooks.com.
Art Exhibit: Franklin Boggs
Stop by the museum to see our exhibit in commemoration of Memorial Day and Independence Day: paintings by Franklin Boggs (1914-2009), a Goshen native who became famous for his paintings of medics working behind the lines in the South Pacific in 1944.
The exhibit opens Saturday, May 28, and continues through August. The exhibit can be viewed during regular museum hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Boggs, a 1932 graduate of Goshen High School, studied art in Fort Wayne and at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, before painting post office murals for the WPA and then paintings for the TVA project.
3rd Birthday Customer Appreciation
Join us as we celebrate our 3rd birthday! It will also be one year since we moved into our new location. We are extremely grateful for all the love and support from our customers.
TO CELEBRATE YOU, we are excited to have lots of Customer Appreciation Specials all weekend! Come PARTY with us!
Along with a tent sale, our customer appreciation BIRTHDAY SPECIALS include double loyalty points, discounts, prizes, sidewalk chalk & more. Visit our FB page for more details.
Over 500 pairs of sale shoes
Shop our sales rack full of summer sandals $49.97 and under!
First Fridays Back to School Specials:
- 20% off all Little Girls Clothing
- Teachers receive 20% off entire order with valid ID
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.
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