Downtown Summer Block Party
Saturday, June 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Summer is here and the time is right to close down Main Street and celebrate all that Downtown Goshen has to offer!
Event highlights include:
- Outdoor vendors along Main Street
- Janus Motorcycles on display on Main Street
- Chalk Art for Kids sponsored by Interra Credit Union
- 7 local artists selling their artwork
- 5 local authors signing books at Fables Books
- Constant Spring and EAT open for lunch
- Kona Ice truck
This Saturday, June 26, Main Street will be closed to traffic between Lincoln Avenue and Jefferson Street for a summer block party – and you’re invited!
Friday, 6 p.m. Weather update: With the forecast of rain for part of the day Saturday, Main Street will not be closed and the planned outdoor activities are postponed. The indoor sales, grand openings, and food specials are still on!
Special Events and Activities
- Grand Opening celebrations for Soapy Gnome, The Imagination Spot, and Menno Travel at their new locations
- Author Signings at Fables Books featuring 5 local authors
- For Kids – Outdoor displays and information from the City of Goshen featuring Goshen stormwater information, Goshen Environmental Resiliency, Elkhart County Soil and Water Conservation District, a Goshen Fire Department Truck, and the City of Elkhart Aquatic Biologist and their fish
- Chalk Art for Kids sponsored by Interra Credit Union
Artist Showcase
- Bruce Bishop, Ceramics
- Trevor Daughtery, Ceramics
- Codey Holliday, Ceramics
- Lindsey Monge, Henna
- Lauren Morales, Jewelry
- Kristen O’Dell, multiple mediums
- Kerry Warlick, Jewelry
Places to Snack, Eat, and Drink!
- Constant Spring: 21+ bar and restaurant with burgers, salads, and pulled pork sandwiches – open for lunch
- EAT: burgers to go – open for lunch
- Electric Brew: baked goods, salads, and sandwiches
- Elephant Bar: 21+ bar with large patio – open at noon
- The Energy Well: energizing smoothies in many flavors
- Jojo’s Pretzels: soft pretzels and sandwiches
- Los Primos: authentic Mexican food specializing in ‘build your own’ burrito bowls
- Maple City Market: grab and go sandwiches and salads
- Maple Indian Cuisine: northern Indian food
- The Nut Shoppe: gelato and other treats
- Olympia Candy Kitchen: breakfast and diner food
- San Marcos: authentic Mexican food
- Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn: assorted flavors of housemade popcorn
- Universal Tamal: authentic Mexican food specializing in tamales
- Venturi Pizzeria: authentic Neapolitan pizza
In-Store Specials
- The Energy Well: All drink combos will be $2 off during the time period of this event with one-day-only flavors as well to be announced!
- Fables Books: Fox’s Den Sale. Bargain basement books are only $1 each.
- I M SHE: Birthday event with door prizes, giveaways, special promotions etc.
- Ignition Music Garage:
- 10% off used CD’s LP’s and cassette tapes. Buy one get one free – $1 bin used LP’s.
- We are hosting artist Lauren Morales, Jewelry
- The Imagination Spot:
- Magnet for a cause – Join us outside our shop from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and pick a design for your magnet. We will make your magnet right there for you. (50% of proceeds from these magnets will be donated to Ryan’s Place)
- The Imagination Spot smiley cookies for you to enjoy.
- All purchases of $35 or more will get a $5 gift certificate to use at our shop on your next visit.
- Woldruff’s Footwear and Apparel: Clearance shoes from $19.97 – $49.97
Downtown Goshen Member Stores
Thank you Open for Business Sponsors!
