Wheels and Deals | June First Fridays

Friday, June 6, 5 – 9 p.m.

Goshen’s bicycle-friendly outlook is front and center, and a Motorcycle Showcase graces the streets of downtown at this wheelin’ and dealin’ event for families and friends!

A multi-pedal-powered brew bike makes its way through the area, the Goshen Brewing Co. Beer Garden serves up great drinks, the Pumpkinvine Trails Coalition hosts a BMX bike show, and Viewrail provides a bicycle course for kids! Vendors and food trucks serve up summertime treats, shopping specials are plentiful, and music fills the evening!

Bring your wheels, bring your appetite, and let the good times roll!

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Participate

We’ve got a number of way you can join the fun!

Entertainment

Bring your bicycle, roller skates, and rollerblades to the First Fridays celebration of wheels on Main Street. Enjoy good food and beverages, shopping, and FREE MUSIC from the Miller Poultry Main Stage!

And don’t miss the BMX Bike Show presented by the Pumpkinvine Trails Coalition.

Live Music presented by the Elkhart County CVB and Miller Poultry:

The Erly | 5 – 6 p.m.
The Antivillains | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Go Rounds | 8 – 9 p.m.

    Join us for Bike Night, presented by Robert Adam Construction, which features a showcase of Janus Motorcycles and beyond! Don’t forget to check out the Well-Crafted Artisan Market featuring local vendors and makers!

    Food and Drink

    Check out our lineup of food trucks or stop in at one of the downtown bars and restaurants when you need a break. Don’t forget about the First Fridays Beer Garden hosted by Goshen Brewing Company featuring the Winona Brew Bike for your refreshment needs!

      • Celebrate First Fridays 18th birthday with Shirley’s Popcorn! Drop in and enjoy their flavor of the month: Birthday Cake Popcorn!
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      Kids Activities

      Young ones can enjoy a collection of free activities geared towards the youngest rider including a bicycle course presented by Viewrail. Be sure to also heck out the DJ Construction and Boys and Girls Club Chill Zone for some virtual reality fun!

       

      • ADEC will feature a free bicycle-related craft and a game at their booth on Main Street.
      • Enjoy toy axe throwing hosted by Axes and Antics!
      • Braly’s Barber Den will host a free family activity at their table on Main Street.
      • Head over to The Post for their End of the School Year Bash featuring live music, games, and good eats!
      • Garden City Church will offer family-friendly games, activities, and freebies. Additionally, they will be giving away two kids’ bikes!

      Downtown Business Promotions

      Businesses will be featuring new and sale items alike, along with fun activities for the whole family.

        • Meet the Authors from 6 – 8 p.m. at Fables Books
        • Stop by DN3D Prints for new items like Dragons, Dice Rollers, and $5 tiny friends. You can also find them popping up on Main Street this month!
        • Art House will be out at the festival raffling off tickets to their upcoming shows. Be sure to stop by!
        • Hive of Light will host a live Flint Knapping demonstration starting at 5, along with music by Abraham Medelin.
        • Stop by the Symasis table, say hello, and take advantage of their service promotion.
        • Purchase and fill a farmer’s market bag at The Green Bee and get 20% off your purchase! Plus, enter to win a basket full of travel-friendly goodies! Green Bee tote bag carriers get 20% off all purchases.
        • Fused 508 will be on-site hooking you up with permanent jewelry. Be sure to check our their sale on connectors and chains!
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        Thank you Wheels and Deals First Fridays Sponsors!

        City of Goshen, Indiana
        Goshen HealthMiller PoultryCommunity Foundation of Elkhart CountyElkhart County CVBJayco Inc.
        Globe Radio 91.1 FMFroggy 102.7EA Pro MusicEyedart Creative StudioGoshen Chamber of CommerceNuway ConstructionInterra Credit UnionViewrailGoshen Parks and RecreationDJ ConstructionInside Track Physical Therapy & WellnessRobert Adams ConstructionJanus MotorcyclesPumpkinvine Trails Coalition
        Model Real Estate1st Source BankFables BooksFirst State Bank

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        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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