Fire and Ice Festival

On Jan. 6, 2012

The 5th annual Fire and Ice Festival takes place in downtown Goshen on the first Friday and Saturday in January.

The two-day festival offers a full schedule of events including single-block sculpting, chili competition with downtown restaurants, and judged ice competition with cash prizes.

Ice sculptures will be created by members of the Michiana Ice Carvers Association, on Friday night. On Saturday, the carving competition and Chili Fire Competition take place from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Awards will be presented at 2 p.m. at the Goshen Theater (216 South Main).

Maps!

• View an online map of Festival activities
• Download a printable map of Festival activities (300kb pdf file)

Fire & Ice Festival Sponsors

4f • first fridays free films

On Feb. 3, 2012

The Goshen Theater (216 South Main Street) is a beautiful, historic vaudeville theater that has been the showpiece of Main Street since 1907. Enjoy a night on the town with dinner, shopping, and a free movie at this historic venue.

February sponsors

Douglas and Angela Nisley

Hear • Tell

On Mar. 2, 2012

Local talent takes center stage
Storytelling, a talent show, and more all around town! Learn something new this month as storytellers spin tales, authors and writers entertain audiences, and the historical society shares stories of yore.

THANKS TO THIS MONTH'S SPONSORS
Creative Chameleon Writing Services

Green Day

On Apr. 6, 2012

Thanks to April First Fridays sponsors!
Dutch Maid Bakery Springer Design Two Rivers Running Club

Goshen’s family and community values are reflected in the way we do business. Whether recycling, using energy-efficient products, walking or biking to work, buying and selling fair trade products, sourcing local / seasonal foods, supporting fair housing and employment initiatives - Goshen has earned a reputation for making green by being green.

During the month of April, First Fridays will showcase green downtown businesses.

Green Day 5K Run and 2K Fun Walk

Prizes to the top 3 males and top 3 females in each of the seven age categories! Details below under the entertainment tab.

• Register online
• View a map of the course

Gear-up Goshen

On May. 4, 2012

Bike downtown, grab your gear for warmer weather, and enjoy the bicycle races. They’re good and they’re crazy fast. Don’t blink or you’ll miss as they zoom by!

Registration is open!

Thanks to May First Fridays sponsors

Constant Spring, Family Bicycle, Indiana Beer, Lincoln Avenue Cycling & Fitness, Pumpkinvine Cyclery, Nathan and Sonya Mateer Rempel, Aluminum Trailer Company, Oaklawn, Boys and Girls Club of Goshen, Community Relations Commission

Sweet Summer Kick-off

On Jun. 1, 2012

A celebration of summer! First Fridays kicks-off a 5th year of downtown entertainment and shopping!

Chalk the Walk • Kids and Youth (through grade 12) are invited to share their artistic talent on downtown sidewalks. Chalk will be provided. Register at the courthouse lawn. Note: In the event of rain, Chalk the Walk will be cancelled.

Thanks to June First Fridays sponsors
				Doug's Alignment

Wheels & Deals

On Jul. 6, 2012

Goshen’s Cruisin’ Reunion provides fun for the whole family! Music, food and hundreds of classic cars cruising Main Street.

Hot August Nights

On Aug. 3, 2012

Downtown is the place for cool sales and hot tunes. Sit back, relax and enjoy live music while catching up with old friends or meeting some new ones. Bubblepalooza - Kids of all ages will enjoy this summer time classic on the Courthouse lawn.

Thanks to August First Fridays sponsors

High Fashion

On Sep. 7, 2012

September in downtown Goshen features high fashion with both clothes and cars.

CLOTHES • See live mannequins and take advantage of great discounts by participating in the self-guided Fall Fashion Tour featuring clothing and accessories for men and women. Even Fido will find special treats this month! Details below.

CARS • Be sure to check out the 6th Annual Porsches to GOshen! Members of the Michiana Porsche Club hit the West Washington street catwalk with Porsches ranging from old classics to the newest designs. Check out pics from previous events!

Thanks to September First Fridays sponsors

Maple City Walk

On Sep. 29, 2012

Downtown Goshen, Inc. hosts the 4th annual Maple City Walk, a scenic half-marathon walk through the autumn-kissed countryside on the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail.

Saturday, September 29, 2012

7:15 a.m.
Parking is available in the city parking lot on Third Street.

Day-of registration takes place at the Mill Race Powerhouse by the Goshen Farmers Market (212 W. Washington Street) until the walk begins at 8 a.m.

8 a.m.
The walk begins.
Walkers are allowed 5 hours to complete the 13.1-mile course along the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail.

1 p.m.
Drawing for pair of walking shoes from Woldruff’s Footwear & Apparel at the finish tent.

After the walk

Enjoy lunch at Rachel’s Bread at the Goshen Farmers’ Market, one of Goshen’s wonderful downtown restaurants, or The Old Bag Factory.

Prizes

Every participant completing the walk receives a Maple City Walk medal and is entered into a drawing for a pair of walking shoes from Woldruff’s Footwear & Apparel.

Trail notes

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. A roving volunteer will carry a first aid kit. In case of emergency call 911. Water and light refreshments provided.

Bring your own water bottle. You can fill personal water bottles and pick up light refreshments at the halfway point.

Read more about the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail on the trail site.

Oktoberfest

On Oct. 5, 2012

What would fall be without homecoming, bratwurst and pumpkins? Goshen offers all three with its annual Oktoberfest. Multiple Oktoberfest tents feature music and dancing, harvest eats, and kids activities.

Thanks to October First Fridays sponsors

Goshen Open Studio tour

On Nov. 2, 2012

Discover the creative arts that are part of the Goshen community!

The Goshen Open Studio tour kicks off Friday, 5 - 9 p.m., with art, music and dance and downtown merchant specials.

Saturday, November 3, 2011

Goshen Open Studio tour continues

Take the self-guided tour to view current gallery exhibits, get an inside look at artists' studios, see work in progress, and purchase original art directly from the artist.

The tour is free and open to all ages, and runs from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday.

Thanks to November First Fridays sponsors

Hometown Holiday

On Dec. 7, 2012

Support your community by shopping at locally owned stores during the holiday season. Downtown Goshen’s retail and services stores offer unique holiday gifts for you business, friends and family!