Great Goshen Car Show presented by Jayco

Friday, July 5, 5 – 9 p.m.

Register to Participate

Join us for the Great Goshen Car Show presented by Jayco, part of July First Fridays in downtown Goshen.

Showcase your vehicle, access prime parking, and be entered to win the People’s Choice Award!

Please Note

  • Deadline for pre-registration is Friday, June 21.
  • This is a rain-or-shine event – there are NO REFUNDS.
  • Your registration fee goes to keep First Fridays free!

Great Goshen Car Show Schedule

 

Car Show Rules

  • Vehicle must run independently (no towing)
  • No broken or chipped glass
  • Vehicle must be free of leaks and other major mechanical issues that may leave behind hazardous materials
  • Vehicles must arrive between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. and remain parked until 9 p.m.
  • No burnouts
  • This is a rain or shine event – no refunds
  • Vehicles may begin arriving at 4:30 pm. Pre-registered vehicles CAN ONLY enter from West Lincoln Avenue onto South Main (this is a right turn only from Lincoln onto Main). Day-of-registrants CAN ONLY enter from East Lincoln Avenue onto North Main (this is a right turn only from Lincoln onto Main). Vehicles WILL NOT be permitted to enter anywhere other than their designated car show entrance. Vehicles arriving before 4:30 will not be permitted to enter the grounds. ALL CARS MUST BE PARKED BY 5:30 PM AND REMAIN PARKED UNTIL 9 PM (unless there is an emergency). This is for both your safety and the safety of our upwards of 10,000 attendees.

Car Show Etiquette

  • Vehicle interior should be clean and free of debris
  • No hate speech or politically affiliated stickers or decor (American flags are great!)
  • No props or decor outside the vehicle
  • No tents or canopies
  • You are welcome to bring a chair to sit beside your vehicle
  • Do not touch other vehicles without the explicit consent of the owner
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Thank you July First Fridays Sponsors!

City of Goshen, Indiana
Elkhart County CVBJayco, Inc.Goshen HealthMiller PoultryCommunity Foundation of Elkhart County
Globe Radio 91.1 FMFroggy 102.7Friends of the PumpkinvineEyedart Creative StudioEA Pro MusicGoshen NewsEby FordGoshen Parks and RecreationRed Tail FarmWellNow Urgent CareGreen Oaks of GoshenDJ ConstructionBoys and Girls Club of Elkhart County
VenturiJakes FoodsThe Electric BrewGoshen Chamber of CommerceGoshen TheaterFables BooksJojo's PretzelsGoshen Chronicles
Scenes from the 2023 Festival
Scenes from the 2023 Festival
Scenes from the 2023 Festival
Kids get a chance to touch a truck

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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