Stars & Stripes Social | July First Fridays
Friday, July 4, noon – 4 p.m.
Celebrate the Stars and Stripes with food and shopping specials, alongside a classic car show, in the heart of Downtown Goshen, then make your way to Black Squirrel Golf Club for a wide array of food truck eating and drinking options, along with live entertainment and of course, fireworks!
Car show participants
Fireworks on the Fairway
Entertainment
- 2 – 4 p.m. – Classic Car Show presented by Jayco
Downtown Goshen | Goshen Brewing Co. parking lot - 5 p.m. – Fireworks on the Fairway
Black Squirrel Golf Club
Meet friends and family downtown from noon until 4 p.m. and be sure to drop by the Car Show presented by Jayco which begins at 2!
Then, Downtown Goshen vendors will be on-site at the Black Squirrel Golf Club 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!
Food and Drink
Enjoy Goshen’s juiciest hamburgers, barbecue, frosty beverages, and fresh takes on American summertime food favorites.
- Receive a FREE USA can Koozie with EVERY purchase of Patriotic Pop at Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn.
- Maple City Market will be serving up grilled specialties alongside fresh watermelon!
- Common Spirits will be serving up Smoked Salmon Bagel sandwiches, Bloody Mary’s, and mimosas from noon to 4 p.m.
- One day only! Maple Indian will bring back their buffet all day!
Kids Activities
Young ones can enjoy lawn games, free activities around town, and so much more!
- Participate in the Find Waldo scavenger hunt at Fables Books throughout the day!
- Enjoy toy axe-throwing at Black Squirrel later in the evening, hosted by Axes and Antics, and a free craft from The Green Bee.
Downtown Business Promotions
Come downtown from noon to 4 p.m. and shop at one of these participating businesses to receive a coupon for the festivities at Black Squirrel, in addition to being entered to win a round of golf. Coupons must be turned in at Black Squirrel on July 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the First Fridays information table. (Purchase is necessary at a participating business.)
- Found – 208 South Main
- Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn – 106 North Main
- Fables Books – 215 South Main
- Maple City Market – 314 South Main
- Goshen Brewing Company – 315 West Washington
- The Fold – 219 South Main
- The Green Bee – 111 East Washington
Check out their special: BOGO Premium Soaps! - Woldruff’s Footwear and Apparel – 129 South Main | 135 South Main
Footwear: Save an additional 20% off on clearance sandals!
Apparel: Apparel clearance 50% off the original price.
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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