Goshen Games | August First Fridays

Friday, August 1, 5 – 9 p.m.

Goshen goes for the gold! Participate in – or just enjoy from the sidelines – the spectacle of two concurrent tournaments downtown: Pickleball and Cornhole. Coaches will be on hand to teach the basics you want to learn, and kids will have their own activities and games to play, including face painting, giant cornhole, and lawn games.

August First Fridays | Picklefest | Goshen, Indiana

Entertainment

Participate in – or enjoy the spectacle of two concurrent tournaments along Main Street: Pickleball and Cornhole. Coaches will be on-hand to teach the basics you want to learn.

Our events operate with the love and help of many sponsors and volunteers. Join us!

Food and Drink

Downtown restaurants and bars will be open throughout the evening to fuel up both spectators and participants alike.

    Bring your appetite!
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    Kids Activities

    Goshen Parks and Recreation offers family-friendly games along Main Street, and the Chill Zone, presented by DJ Construction and the Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County, will be open for business! 

    Downtown Business Promotions

    Businesses feature games and specials to help competitors improve their performance: games, outdoor activity items, athleisure, shoes, sports, and spectator apparel.

      August First Fridays | Picklefest | Goshen, Indiana

      Thank you August First Fridays Sponsors!

      City of Goshen, Indiana
      Alliance RVGoshen HealthMiller PoultryCommunity Foundation of Elkhart CountyElkhart County CVB
      Globe Radio 91.1 FMFroggy 102.7EA Pro MusicEyedart Creative StudioGoshen Chamber of CommerceRenewal by AndersenNuway Construction
      Venturi1st Source BankFables BooksFirst State Bank

      August First Fridays | Picklefest | Goshen, Indiana
      August First Fridays | Picklefest | Goshen, Indiana
      August First Fridays | Picklefest | Goshen, Indiana
      August First Fridays | Picklefest | Goshen, Indiana

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