First Fridays in downtown Goshen
On the First Friday of every month - throughout the year - businesses, artists, and entertainers throw a party in downtown Goshen. Hours are generally from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This month:
Friday, September 3, 2010
Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen
Check out the Porsche cruise-in at West Washington and Main Streets. Don't miss the "One Lap of Downtown" Porsche parade at 7:30 p.m. If you would like to show your Porsche, registration is 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Friday September 3, at West Washington and Main Streets, or e-mail info@taxsolutions.com.
Join us for the kick-off of the Fall Fashion Tour! Participating stores will have "live mannequins" showing the latest trends for fall fashion in the front of their stores, 6 - 8 p.m.
The self-guided tour of Downtown Goshen fashion retailers runs September 3 - 30, 2010. Get your card stamped at all participating stores and receive a 15% shopping discount at each store!
Detailed information below under the Business promotions tab.
Drop by the open house at The Post (301 East Lincoln Avenue) for all sorts of activities, including a dunk tank and free bicycle registration.
Kids! Check out FREE 2 B ME on the southeast corner of courthouse lawn, 6 - 8 p.m.
Start the school year off on the right foot and help your children make healthy choices!
Details under the Kids activities tab.
And the Outdoor Summer Music Series continues with groovin Steel Drums and Zion Lion on East Washington Street.
See you downtown!
Sponsored by The Goshen Theater, Michiana Region Porsche Club of America, Downtown Goshen, Inc.
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Check out the following events and promotions for September:
- Entertainment
- Food
- Business promotions
- Kids activities
Where/When |
Description |
Zion Lion |
Outdoor Summer Music Series Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc. |
Steel Drums by Kent Arnsburger |
Outdoor Summer Music Series Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc. |
Presbyterian Church and The Post Block Party |
Come and drop in on our evening of fun and food. THE FOOD IS ALL FREE!! There will be sloppy joes, chips, vegies, and lemonade. There will also be games, a dunk tank and tours of THE POST. This is a great opportunity to come and dunk the Mayor and other local folks as well as learn about the ministry of THE POST in our community. Hosted by: First Presbyterian Church |
Porsches to GOshen! |
Check out the sweet German rides and vote for your favorite. "One Lap of Downtown" Porsche parade will take place at 7:30 p.m. See details from last years show. Hosted by: Tax Solutions, P.C. |
Fair Trade Stylin' |
Looking for the perfect jewelry or accessories to match your favorite outfit? Check out the beautiful and unique pieces we have from all over the world. All our crafts are hand made and fairly traded, which adds to their value. Not sure what to choose? Our personal style consultant will be on hand to advise. While you're here, check out our stylin' volunteers and staff while they assist in helping you find the perfect item! Hosted by: Ten Thousand Villages |
Dunk the Mayor and register your bike |
While waiting to take a guided tour through our 'live wax museum' pay a buck and try and dunk Mayor Kauffman. Or you can bring your bike and have it registered for FREE by the Police Dept. Hosted by: The Post |
Where/When |
Description |
Bosco's Place
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Firefighters' Food & Beer Garden |
Elkhart Area Career Center Culinary Arts II Program
|
Chaing Mai Thai Noodle Bowl |
First Presbyterian Church
|
Presbyterian Church and The Post Block Party |
Goshen City Church of the Brethren
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Home Made Ice Cream Social |
Goshen High School
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Goshen Band Boosters Goshen Band Boosters and Ben's Pretzels will once again be on the Courthouse Lawn! Come and get a yummy warm pretzel with cheese or have it plain! This month we'll be selling water as well. |
Maple City Market
|
Grill Out, Local food |
The Window
|
The Window |
When/Where |
Description |
Downtown Goshen Inc.
|
Fashion Tour kick-off |
Goshen Historical Society Museum
|
Book signing |
John Hall's True Value Hardware
|
September Specials |
New World Arts
|
First Friday Rummage Sale Come support New World Arts and pick up a steal of a bargain
at our rummage sale being held at the old Troyer building on the corner of
Jefferson and Main Street, across from the Goshen Chamber of Commerce. Special thanks to our contributors Jim Siegmann, David Pottinger, Gift of Gab, Wine Cellar, Shawn Nafzinger, TG Music, Ten Thousand Villages, and Springer Design. The event will continue on Saturday September 4th from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact: lgouin@newworldarts.org |
The Nut Shoppe
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Our Fashion |
The Post
|
If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes |
When/Where |
Description |
Southeast corner of courthouse lawn |
FREE 2 B ME |
John Hall's True Value Hardware
207 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526
Hardware, hand and power tools, paint and paint sundries, plumbing, electrical, small appliances and lawn and garden supplies, electric trains. Everything you need - right downtown
Contact information:
John Hall, Sr.
(574) 533-3293
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Retail
Upcoming promotions:
September Specials (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
Bosco's Place
117 South 5th Street, P.O. Box 64
Goshen, IN 46528
Event facility for wedding receptions, class reunions, birthdays, corporate meetings, and corporate parties. Seats up to 175 people.
Contact information:
Jim or Angie McKee
(574) 537-8601
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Event center
Upcoming promotions:
Firefighters' Food & Beer Garden (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
Goshen Firefighters will be selling pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans and chips. On tap this month: Red Stripe and Budweiser products. Profits go to a local charity.
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The Post
301 East Lincoln Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528
Not-for-profit youth activity center.
Contact information:
Jared Marcus
(574) 534-7678
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Public Service
Upcoming promotions:
If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
As the 'poverty' rate rises and 'generations' are being affected, we are faced with the question, "How do we break the cycle of Generational Poverty?"
The Post will be providing guided tours through a 'live wax museum' where you will get a glimpse into the Programs we offer and why.
You will also have a chance to dunk Mayor Kauffman and other Goshen leaders as well as register your bike 'for free' courtesy of the Goshen Police Department.
Dunk the Mayor and register your bike (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
While waiting to take a guided tour through our 'live wax museum' pay a buck and try and dunk Mayor Kauffman. Or you can bring your bike and have it registered for FREE by the Police Dept.
Music, food, games and an exciting tour through our facility and see firsthand the programs we offer and the objectives we will be achieving.
See you there at 301 E. Lincoln Avenue - The Post Youth Center
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Jared Marcus at 574-534-7678 or 574-217-1432.
Goshen City Church of the Brethren
203 North 5th Street
Goshen, IN 46528
Special events with a focus on service. Open restrooms and space to come and relax during First Fridays.
Contact information:
Steve Norton
(574) 533-1884
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Professional Service
Upcoming promotions:
Home Made Ice Cream Social (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
Join us at City Church at 7:00 pm for an old fashioned Home Made Ice Cream Social! Get a dip of the best home made ice cream this side of the Mississippi and top it off with the toppings of your choice! What could be better after eating dinner down town than at to find a refreshing place to sit and be with friends while slurping some cold ice cream. Come and bring a friend. The ice cream is on us!
First Presbyterian Church
215 East Lincoln Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528
Contact information:
Marcia Yost
(574) 533-7845
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Public Service
Upcoming promotions:
Presbyterian Church and The Post Block Party (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
Come and drop in on our evening of fun and food. THE FOOD IS ALL FREE!! There will be sloppy joes, chips, vegies, and lemonade. There will also be games, a dunk tank and tours of THE POST. This is a great opportunity to come and dunk the Mayor and other local folks as well as learn about the ministry of THE POST in our community.
Presbyterian Church and The Post Block Party (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
Come and drop in on our evening of fun and food. THE FOOD IS ALL FREE!! There will be sloppy joes, chips, vegies, and lemonade. There will also be games, a dunk tank and tours of THE POST. This is a great opportunity to come and dunk the Mayor and other local folks as well as learn about the ministry of THE POST in our community.
Maple City Market
314 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526
Maple City Market is a natural and organic cooperative grocer. We offer a wide variety of products that are organic and/or locally produced. We offer products for any specific diet- Gluten Free, Raw, etc. You can find non-toxic beauty products and numerous supplements as well as bio-degradable and toxic free household items. Our large bulk section is a great way to save money! Open Monday-Saturday from 8 AM-8 PM and on Sundays Noon-5PM.
Contact information:
Richard Elmore, General Manager
(574) 534-2355
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Grocery
Upcoming promotions:
Grill Out, Local food (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
Come join the festive atmosphere outside of Maple City Market! We will be grilling local organic beef burgers and eggplant burgers. Try our homemade Pico de Gallo on top of your burger. For fresh, local and organic and ingredients-Maple City Market is your place to eat! Live Music (violin) from 7-9PM.
Ten Thousand Villages
206 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526
Ten Thousand Villages Goshen is one of a network of nonprofit fair trade retailers in the US and Canada. Our store features handcrafted gift items, jewelry, personal accessories and home decor from artisans in over 35 countries in developing regions in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Contact information:
Elizabeth Dragoo
(574) 533-8491
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Retail
Upcoming promotions:
Fair Trade Stylin' (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
Looking for the perfect jewelry or accessories to match your favorite outfit? Check out the beautiful and unique pieces we have from all over the world. All our crafts are hand made and fairly traded, which adds to their value. Not sure what to choose? Our personal style consultant will be on hand to advise. While you're here, check out our stylin' volunteers and staff while they assist in helping you find the perfect item!
Downtown Goshen Inc.
234 South Main Street, Suite 4
Goshen, IN 46526
Downtown Goshen, Inc. focuses on letting people know just how exciting our city can be. With over 29 downtown festival days and themed events FREE to the public, there’s plenty of opportunity for people to discover the ingenious things Goshen community has to offer.
Contact information:
Gina Leichty
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Public Service
Upcoming promotions:
Troupe Raqs Shuvani Middle Eastern Dance (Fall Art Fest)
Spacious Heart Yoga Demonstration (Fall Art Fest)
The Greencroft Evergreen Singers (Fall Art Fest)
Zion Lion (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
Outdoor Summer Music Series
Music on East Washington Street (between Main and 5th)
Zion Lion, 7 - 10 p.m.
Steel Drums by Kent Arnsburger (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
Outdoor Summer Music Series
Music on East Washington Street (between Main and 5th)
Steel Drums by Kent Arnsburger, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Frequency Theater (Fall Art Fest)
Fashion Tour kick-off (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
Kick-off of the tour will be on First Friday, September 3! Participating stores will have "live mannequins" on display in the front of their stores from 6 - 8 p.m.
Fall Fashion Tour is a self-guided tour of Downtown Goshen fashion retailers September 3 - 30, 2010.
Get your card stamped at all participating stores and receive a 15% shopping discount at each store!
Guidelines:
1. Must be stamped at all stores to be eligible (no purchase necessary).
2. Good for regularly priced items only.
3. One time 15% discount on entire purchase at each store.
4. Offer ends September 30, 2010.
Pick up your tour card at one of these participating stores:
Balloon Express/Merle Norman Cosmetics (125 South Main)
Gift of G.A.B. (120 East Washington, inside Accents Framing & Gifts)
Graber Designs Gallery (208 South Main)
Jules Boutique (130 South Main)
Salon J (130 South Main, Suite 2)
Snyder's Men's Shop (126 South Main)
Springer Design, Inc. (203 South Main)
Sweet Water Interiors (212 West Washington)
Ten Thousand Villages (206 South Main)
The Silver Lining (216 South Main)
Twice As Nice (121 South Main)
Woldruff's Footwear & Apparel (129 South Main)
FREE 2 B ME (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
Empowering Kids to Make Healthy Choices
Bring the kids to check out all that Goshen
has that can help them be the best they can be!
Browse the booths of almost a dozen local businesses that offer services to children and their parents and gather up their goodies in bags we provide you! Live demonstrations of children's yoga and tae-kwon-do will be performing throughout the fair and health screenings will be available on site!
Start the school year off on the right foot and help your children make healthy choices!
We'll be on the Southeast corner of courthouse lawn, 6 - 8 p.m.
Look for the Orange Guy!
Oktoberfest Bier Garten (Oktoberfest)
All under one tent! Mattern's Butcher Shop & Corner Deli will be serving up homemade sausage and sauerkraut. Constant Spring will have German and fall-flavored beers on tap for your enjoyment. D.J. Mike will be playing festive polka music...a won't want to miss event!
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New World Arts
211 South Main Street, Suite B
Goshen, IN 46526
New World Arts is the only all-volunteer theater in Northern Indiana dedicated to bringing you professional quality productions while relying on the collaborative creativity of our entire community.
Contact information:
Laura Gouin
(574) 975-0311
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Arts / Entertainment
Upcoming promotions:
Improv Battle Royale with Cheese (Oktoberfest)
Slightly aged but just as tasty, comedy improv is back on the stage at
New World Arts. In the vein of Who's Line is it Anyways and ComedySportz, Improv Battle Royale with Cheese is back and better
than ever. Join the home team and the challengers for a 90 minute
comedy battle.
Tickets:
$8 general admission
$5 students and seniors
Tickets maybe be purchased at our ticket kiosk in Better World Books, online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/101899 or at the door at 7:30 p.m.
Improv Battle Royale with Cheese (Shop Outside the Box!)
Slightly aged but just as tasty, comedy improv is back on the stage at
New World Arts. In the vein of Who's Line is it Anyways and ComedySportz, Improv Battle Royale with Cheese is back and better
than ever. Join the home team and the challengers for a 90 minute
comedy battle.
Tickets:
$8 general admission
$5 students and seniors
Tickets maybe be purchased at our ticket kiosk in Better World Books,
online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/101900 or at
the door at 7:30 p.m.
Improv Battle Royale with Cheese (Shop Outside the Box!)
Slightly aged but just as tasty, comedy improv is back on the stage at
New World Arts. In the vein of Who's Line is it Anyways and ComedySportz, Improv Battle Royale with Cheese is back and better
than ever. Join the home team and the challengers for a 90 minute
comedy battle.
Tickets:
$8 general admission
$5 students and seniors
Tickets maybe be purchased at our ticket kiosk in Better World Books,
online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/101900 or at
the door at 7:30 p.m.
Mrs. Warren's Profession by George Bernard Shaw (Fall Art Fest)
Slightly aged but just as tasty, comedy improv is back on the stage at
New World Arts. In the vein of Who's Line is it Anyways and ComedySportz, Improv Battle Royale with Cheese is back and better
than ever. Join the home team and the challengers for a 90 minute
comedy battle.
Tickets:
$8 general admission
$5 students and seniors
Tickets maybe be purchased at our ticket kiosk in Better World Books,
online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/101900 or at
the door at 7:30 p.m.
Goshen Historical Society Museum
124 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526
Our museum features local artifacts of historical importance. Our goal is "To preserve the past for the future".
Contact information:
Earlene Nofziger
(574) 975-0033
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Arts / Entertainment
Upcoming promotions:
Book signing (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
Come meet Tim Ashley the author of "History of West Goshen". He will be signing his new book at the museum Friday evening between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
The Window
233 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526
Provides services for low-income individuals and families.
Contact information:
Ed Swartley, Director
(574) 533-9680
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Public Service
Upcoming promotions:
The Window (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
Goshen High School
401 Lincolnway East
Goshen, IN 46526
Education for grades 9 - 12
Contact information:
Susan Hepler-Yoder
(574) 533-8651
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Public Service
Upcoming promotions:
Goshen Band Boosters (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
Goshen Band Boosters and Ben's Pretzels will once again be on the Courthouse Lawn! Come and get a yummy warm pretzel with cheese or have it plain! This month we'll be selling water as well.
Please come and support Goshen Band Boosters!
Thank you!!
Elkhart Area Career Center Culinary Arts II Program
2424 California Road
Elkhart, IN 46517
The culinary arts students are taking Goshen around the world with food. Each month will feature a global street food. From Thailand to Cuba, China, Greece, around the Mediterranean, we will explore the greatest street food of the world. Check us out each month for interesting and delicious cuisine. Money raised will benefit the culinary arts competition teams and the SkillsUSA competitors from the entire EACC
Contact information:
Greg Beachey
574-262-5650
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Ethnic Cuisine
Upcoming promotions:
Chaing Mai Thai Noodle Bowl (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
EACC Culinary II returns with their popular Thai Chicken!
New this month is home made mini cheesecakes!
The Nut Shoppe
204 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46528
Hand dipped chocolates, fresh nuts and the world's best gummies. We also have healthy snack mixes, Jelly Belly Jelly Beans and love helping you customize your special event.
Contact information:
Danae Hochstedler
(574) 534-2828
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Retail
Upcoming promotions:
Our Fashion (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
Come experience our new fashion, White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Truffle. It is the latest thing in chocolate fashion..
Support Breast Cancer Awareness (Oktoberfest)
Support breast cancer awareness buy a Pink Lady Pomegranate Truffle. Not a chocolate lover buy a Pink Caramel Apple to show your support for breast cancer awareness. A portion of the sales from the Truffles and Caramel Apples will go to The Retreat's HeartStrings Sisters program. HeartString Sisters is a local program which provides an opportunity for all women to have a mammogram.
Fall Chocolate Art (Fall Art Fest)
Featuring our Holiday White Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffle and Dark Chocolate Cranberry Truffle. Caramel apples will be available again for tonight only, this is you last change this year so come early.
Spread the Christmas Cheer with Chocolate (Shop Outside the Box!)
Featuring our Dark Chocolate Christmas Chocolate Peppermint Truffle and Dark Chocolate Cranberry Truffle.
Tax Solutions, P.C.
203 South Main Street at “THE FAMOUS” on the Alley, Suite 2
Goshen, IN 46526-3712
Tax Preparation & Planning, IRS & State Tax Problem Resolution and Representation. "We talk to the IRS & State for you."
Contact information:
Jonathan D. Wieand, CPA
(574) 534-7283
E-mail us!
Check out our web site.
Business category: Professional Service
Upcoming promotions:
Porsches to GOshen! (Porsches and Fall Fashions in Goshen)
Check out the sweet German rides and vote for your favorite. "One Lap of Downtown" Porsche parade will take place at 7:30 p.m. See details from last years show.
Sponsored by Tax Solutions PC
