Goshen Games | August First Fridays

Friday, August 7, 5 – 9 p.m.

August First Fridays means it’s time once again for Goshen to go for gold! The Goshen Games returns to Downtown Goshen with more action than ever, including fun and competitive street tournaments for local and area cornholers and pickleballers, a thrilling BMX bike show, rock climbing, board games, lawn games, video game tournaments, kids’ activities, and more!

Paddleball action shot

Entertainment

For spectators, there will be no shortage of exciting sporting opportunities at the Goshen Games. Additionally, Downtown Goshen’s shopping and dining locations offer a wonderful array of event-themed deals and specials. Cheer on your friends and neighbors, and enjoy Downtown Goshen, at the Goshen Games.

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

Food and Drink

Downtown restaurants and bars will be open throughout the evening to fuel up both spectators and participants alike. You can also grab a beer from the First Fridays Beer Garden! 

Bring your appetite!
Special activities for kids

Family 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.

Always a great event for browsing and shopping

Thank you Great Goshen Car Show Sponsors!

City of Goshen, Indiana
Miller PoultryCommunity Foundation of Elkhart CountyElkhart County CVB
Globe Radio 91.1 FMFroggy 102.7Eyedart Creative StudioEA Pro MusicGoshen Chamber of CommerceActs of Service
Goshen Theater
Entertainment from the Miller Poultry Stage - August First Fridays
Activities for kids .. of all ages
Entertainment from the Miller Poultry Stage - August First Fridays
Relaxing during the event - scenes from 2024

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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