Bexbach Bash | September First Fridays

Friday, September 5, 5 – 9 p.m.

Downtown Goshen comes alive with a fun and festive First Fridays version of Octoberfest!

An Octoberfest stein carrying contest, Hammerschlagen, polka, and axe throwing are some of the exciting activities to be held in the Goshen Brewing Company Beer Garden.

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Entertainment

Shopping specials, entertainment, and delicious foods and drinks, including Bavarian brews and delicacies, are on the Octoberfest agenda, and an Octoberfest costume contest adds to the fun!

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

Food and Drink

Area restaurants will feature a selection of summertime food and drinks. The First Fridays Beer Garden will be open to satiate your thirst. And don’t forget the many food trucks—there’ll be no shortage of ways to fill your belly at the Bexbach Bash!

Bring your appetite!
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Kids Activities

Bring the entire family to experience this family-friendly event. Bexbach Bash will feature a variety of activities for kids; including free crafts. The Chill Zone, presented by DJ Construction and the Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County, will have games, and snacks on hand to entertain all visiting young adults!

    Downtown Business Promotions

    As the end of summer approaches, stores offer Labor Day sales and show off their new fall releases.

    Scenes from 2024 - from the First Fridays stage

    Thank You September 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 Andersen
    Goshen Brewing Co.The Electric BrewFables BooksBCA Environmental Consultants

    Scenes from 2024 - vendors at the event
    Scenes from 2024 - free kids activities
    Scenes from 2024 - mechanical bull!
    Scenes from 2024 - from the First Fridays stage

    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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