Great Goshen Car Show presented by Jayco
Friday, July 5, 5 – 9 p.m.
Fans of our beloved Maple City and lovers of mind-blowingly-cool classic, antique, and muscle cars—rejoice! July First Fridays once again brings a summertime car show to downtown Goshen. The Great Goshen Car Show presented by Jayco lines Main Street with rows of spectacular vehicles; automobiles from a wide range of classes and categories for your amazement!
Enjoy free entertainment from the Miller Poultry Main Stage located at Main Street and Jefferson Street!
- 5 – 6 p.m.
Ben Traverse Duo - 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Dawg - 7:50 p.m.
People’s Choice Award Show - 8 – 9:30 p.m.
Big Daddy Duprees
Entertainment
See all the amazing cars, come for the activities, enjoy the entertainment, make a pit stop to fuel up on great eats at one of the event’s many food trucks, or cruise by the First Fridays beer garden to celebrate with cold brews and warm friends.
There’s no shortage of food, fun, fast machines, and activities at the Great Goshen Car Show, presented this year by our friends at Jayco!
Our events operate with the love and help of many sponsors and volunteers. Join us!
Food and Drink
Enjoy Goshen’s juiciest hamburgers, barbecue, frosty beverages, and fresh takes on American summertime food favorites.
Outside you’ll find a range of food trucks and our beer garden serving up your favorite local and craft beverages!
- Head to The Window from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for an Enchilada dinner!
- Finish up the evening at Elephant Bar for their Hot Beats Cold Treats DJ dance party!
- Drop by Shirley’s Popcorn, pick up a bag of Patriotic Popcorn, and get a free koozie!
- El Imperial will be out on the sidewalk vending delicious street food options. After First Fridays, keep the party going with $5 Lemon Drops starting at 9 p.m.!
Kids Activities
Young ones can enjoy lawn games, free activities around town, and so much more! Don’t forget to cruise by the Chill Zone presented by DJ Construction & the Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County featuring yard games, snacks, virtual reality, and a video game tournament (for cash prizes!). And be sure to check out the touch-a-firetruck experience provided by the Goshen Fire Department.
- Create your own bookmark at Fables Books from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Drop by Cressy and Everett for a game of mini cornhole!
- Get your face painted or a henna tattoo at The Hive of Light.
Downtown Business Promotions
Downtown Goshen businesses showcase their local, American-made goods.
- The Goshen Historical Society will have a photo booth available to take photos with your friends and family from 5 to 8 p.m.
- Meet the Author of children’s books, Stephanie J Salisbury from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fables Books.
- Shop 20% off all sandals at Woldruff’s Footwear!
Be sure to visit some of our Downtown Business booths on the festival grounds: DN3D Prints, Braly’s Barber Den, and Art House.
Thank you July First Fridays Sponsors!
Downtown Goshen Inc. and First Fridays are here to celebrate Goshen and the wonderful arts and community that we share. That means that if you attend an event in downtown Goshen, your image might appear in a future celebration of that event or a promotion of one of our future events. This is because our community is the most essential part of First Fridays! We pride ourselves in being an organization that celebrates everyone and will do our best to present you in the best way possible. We are incredibly proud and happy that you enjoy our events and that you are part of our fantastic community! Thank you for joining us at First Fridays and having fun in downtown Goshen.
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