Stars & Stripes Social | July First Fridays
Friday, July 4, noon – 4 p.m.
Celebrate the Stars and Stripes with an amazing car show—featuring a range of classes and categories, and enjoy food and shopping specials in the heart of Downtown Goshen! Then head to Black Squirrel Golf Course for a wide array of food truck eating and drinking options, and live entertainment.
Entertainment
Downtown Goshen vendors will be on-site offering their wares and specials. Fun adventures for kids will keep everyone active and feeling fine, and the Beer Garden will serve cool brews and beverages.
Once the sun goes down, stick around for Fireworks on the Fairway!
There’s no shortage of food, fun, fast machines, entertainment, and activities at this fantastic July celebration!
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!
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.
Downtown Business Promotions
Downtown Goshen businesses showcase their local, American-made goods.
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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