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 p.m. to 9 p.m. This month:

Friday, January 6, 2012

Fire and Ice Festival

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.

2012 Fire and Ice Festival

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!


Fire & Ice Festival Sponsors   Greencroft Goshen   IU Health Goshen Hospital   Best Western   Troyer Foods


  • Entertainment
  • Food
  • Business promotions
  • Kids activities
Where/When
Description

Friday Ice Sculpture carving
Downtown Goshen
Jan 6, 5-9

50 Ice Sculptures!

Members of the Michiana Ice Carvers Association (MICA) will carve 300-pound blocks of ice in front of downtown stores on Friday from 5 - 9 p.m. Watch these sculptures take form while you shop downtown businesses offering holiday specials.

Thanks to all of our downtown ice sculpture sponsors!

1st Source Bank
Art Alley
Auto Park & Auto Loan Builder, Inc.
Best Western Hotel
Better World Books
Bryan Chris Photography
Constant Spring
Cornerstone Financial
Edward Jones
The Electric Brew
Elkhart Truth
Fairhaven OB-GYN
First Presbyterian Church
First State Bank of Middlebury
Froggy Radio
Gaining Grounds Coffee House
Gateway Winery / Wine Cellar Supply
Goshen Birth Center
Goshen Chamber of Commerce
Goshen City Church of the Brethren
Goshen City Republican Committee
Goshen College
Goshen Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #81
Goshen Historical Society Museum
Goshen News
Graber Designs Gallery
Home Again
Il Forno
Indiana Community Bank
Jules Boutique
Kramer Appraisal Services & Century 21 Landmark Realty
Lake City Bank
LVD's Concert Hall
Mattern's Butcher Shop & Corner Deli
Menno Travel Service
Olympia Candy Kitchen
Pampered Pet Boutique & Academy for Obedient Paws
Paragon Printing
Salon J
Snyder's Men's Shop
South Side Soda Shop (to be carved during lunch)
Spacious Heart Yoga & l.o.l health and fitness studio
Ten Thousand Villages Goshen
Tony's Famous Grill
Universal Tamal
Venturi
Wellington & Weddell Eye Care
Woldruff's Footwear and Apparel
Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP
Zehr Construction

View an online map of sculpture locations and Festival activities.

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Friday Pyrotation Nation Fire Dancers!
East Washington and Main Street
Jan 6, 6-9

Fire Dance Performances (45 minutes long) at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Pyrotation Nation includes 9 Fire Spinners and 5 Fire Safety staff who perform pyrotechnic dance shows for parties, festivals, and community events. Fans can expect to see vastly different styles of spinning such as Rope Dart, Nun chucks, Poi, and Staff, Hoops, and Fire Spitting.

Every member of Pyrotation Nation has their own unique spinning and dancing experience. We all love to explore new and thrilling performances. Our 14 member team allows us to work together to expand our skills and perfect our shows.

Pyrotation Nation wants to take fire art and bring it up to a whole new level of expectations!

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Friday - Free High School Dance
Goshen Theater Main Stage (216 South Main Street)
Jan 6, 7-9

Dance Dance Dance! - Goshen Theater Main Stage
7-9 p.m.

High School Students in grades 9-12 are welcome to dance on the Goshen Theater Stage! Hang out, meet and greet your friends and DANCE! Dress up or dress down but you will want to look your BEST!

ID REQUIRED: All students MUST have a valid school ID in order to attend First Fridays teen events. No Exceptions.

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First Fridays High School activities end promptly at 9 p.m.

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Saturday Chili Fire Competition
Downtown Goshen Restaurants
Jan 7, 10am-1

Saturday, January 7 - Chili Fire Competition

Tickets will be available to the first 250 people! Pick up your tickets on Saturday morning at the Goshen Theater (216 South Main.)

You must have a ticket to participate.

Participating restaurants:

  • Constant Spring 219 South Main
  • Electric Brew 136 South Main
  • Maple City Market 314 South Main
  • Mattern's Butcher Shop & Corner Deli 201 South Main
  • Tony's Famous Grill 103 North Fifth
  • Venturi 123 East Lincoln

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Saturday Ice Carving Competition
Downtown Goshen - Washington and Main Street
Jan 7, 10am-2

Saturday, January 7, Ice Carving Competition

Contestants test their skills with elaborate competition pieces. With more time to sculpt, and larger blocks of ice, the artists have time to make truly amazing sculptures. Judges will review award cash prizes to the top three contestants.
Winners will be announced on West Washington Street on Saturday at 2 p.m.

  • Bethany Christian Schools • SW corner, Main and Lincoln
  • Bill's Heating, Inc. • SE corner, Main and Lincoln
  • Greencroft Goshen • NE corner, Main and Washington
  • INterra Credit Union • SE corner, Main and Washington
  • IU Health Goshen Hospital • NW corner, Main and Washington
  • Judd Family Dentistry • NE corner, Main and Jefferson
  • Mutual Bank • NW corner, Main and Jefferson
  • Nisley, Douglas and Angela • Art Alley, Main btw Lincoln and Washington
  • Stutsman Family • Edward Jones Alley, Main btw Lincoln and Washington
  • Tom and Karen Stump • NW corner, Main and Jefferson
  • Troyer Foods • Goshen Theater (216 South Main)

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Friday - Middle School Fire & Ice Party
Goshen Theater Ballroom (3rd Floor)
Jan 6, 7-9

Friday Middle School Students - - Fire & Ice Party

Goshen Theater Ballroom (3rd Floor) 7-9 p.m.

Teens in grades 6 - 8 are welcome to attend! Hang out, meet and greet your friends and DANCE! Dress up or dress down but you will want to look your BEST!

ID REQUIRED: All students MUST have a valid school ID in order to attend First Fridays teen events. NO EXCEPTIONS!

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Parents - Middle School student activities end promptly at 9 p.m. Please make sure you pick up your son or daughter at the Goshen Theater by 9 p.m. Should you be so inclined, we also invite you to stop in and give thanks our amazing teen volunteers. Without our volunteers these events would not be possible.

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Friday City Church does Fire and Ice with cool Tunes
203 North 5th Street, Goshen
Jan 6, 5:30-7:30pm

City Church does Fire and Ice with cool tunes! Starting at 5:30 Friday, January 6th, City Church is the place to be! We will have fire: on the sidewalk for smore’s (marshmallows, chocolate and crackers) and inside with a free Chili supper. The Boomer Boys in concert will tickle your ears as the chili tickles your tongue.  Bundle up and see our ice sculpture on the front walk as well. Bring a friend; this will be a great evening!

Hosted by: Goshen City Church of the Brethren
Where/When
Description

Downtown Goshen Inc.
Constant Spring, Electric Brew, Maple City Market, Matterns, Tony's, Venturi
Jan 7, 10am-1

Saturday Only - Chili Competition
Saturday, January 7 - Chili Fire CompetitionTickets will be available to the first 250 people! Pick up your tickets on Saturday morning at the Goshen Theater (216 South Main.) You must have a ticket to participate.

Participating restaurants:
         Constant Spring 219 South Main
         Electric Brew 136 South Main
         Maple City Market 314 South Main
         Mattern's Butcher Shop & Corner Deli 201 South Main
         Tony's Famous Grill 103 North Fifth
         Venturi 123 East Lincoln

Hosted by: Downtown Goshen Inc.

Downtown Goshen Inc.
corner of Main and West Washington
Jan 6, 5-9

First Fridays Food Court

- Goshen Orchestra Boosters - baked potato and toppings, hot chocolate, bottled water
- Marshmallow Roasting for the Kids! (or the perpetually young-at-heart)

First United Church of Christ
110 South 5th Street, Goshen
Jan 6, 5-8

Hillbilly Hotdogs
Join us for our famous Hillbilly Hotdogs.  A nice warm treat for cold January days!  Downstairs in the church from 5 to 8 pm.  Cost is $1.50 each.

Goshen City Church of the Brethren
203 North 5th Street, Goshen
Jan 6, 5:30-7:30pm

City Church does Fire and Ice with cool Tunes

City Church does Fire and Ice with cool tunes! Starting at 5:30 Friday, January 6th, City Church is the place to be! We will have fire: on the sidewalk for smore’s (marshmallows, chocolate and crackers) and inside with a free Chili supper. The Boomer Boys in concert will tickle your ears as the chili tickles your tongue.  Bundle up and see our ice sculpture on the front walk as well. Bring a friend; this will be a great evening!

Mattern's Butcher Shop and Corner Deli
201 South Main Street, Goshen
Jan 6, 5-9

Grilled Steak Sandwiches & BBQ Pork Chops
Join us on First Fridays for some of our famous BBQ Pork Chops and Grilled Steak Sandwiches! We will also have Deli Sandwiches and Soups! The Goldmine Pickers will also be playing!
When/Where
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Better World Books
118 East Washington Street, Goshen
Jan 6, 6-9

Two Author Signings!
Joanna Shenk and other contributors will be here to sign copies of Widening the Circle: Experiments in Christian Discipleship.

Matthew David Evans will be signing copes of his first novel, Prophets of the Otherworld.

Both signings will be held at Better World Books on First Friday from 6-9pm.

First Friday SALE!
15% off everything in the store beginning at 5pm! (excludes special orders and author signings)

Gift of G.A.B.
211 South Main Street, Goshen
Jan 6-31

Hot Specials
Save 50% off and more on all G.A.B. clothing...also save an extra 10% when you sign-up to receive G.A.B.emails and text messages! 
Hours: 
Thurs & Fri 11-6pm
First Fri 11-10pm
Special Saturdays:  Jan 7th from 10-2pm and Jan 14th from 5-9pm

Graber Designs Gallery
208 South Main Street, Goshen
Jan 6, 5-9

Major Renovation Sale
From January 15 through mid-May, Graber Designs Gallery will be closing for major renovations -- down to our hardwood floor, out to our brick walls, up to our tin ceiling. Because we need to move all of our art, jewelry and antiques off site, we're having a Major Renovation Sale through Saturday, January 14. The sale includes 30 percent off all kilim rugs, 10 percent off all Orthodox icons and Graber family art, and 20 percent off everything else. We hope to see you on First Friday or some other time prior to January 15!
Contact: graberdesigns@aol.com
When/Where
Description

West Washington Street
Jan 6, 5-9

Downtown Goshen Inc.

Marshmallow Roasting
Marshmallow Roasting

203 North 5th Street, Goshen
Jan 6, 5:30-7:30pm

Goshen City Church of the Brethren

City Church does Fire and Ice with cool Tunes

City Church does Fire and Ice with cool tunes! Starting at 5:30 Friday, January 6th, City Church is the place to be! We will have fire: on the sidewalk for smore’s (marshmallows, chocolate and crackers) and inside with a free Chili supper. The Boomer Boys in concert will tickle your ears as the chili tickles your tongue.  Bundle up and see our ice sculpture on the front walk as well. Bring a friend; this will be a great evening!
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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

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Business category: Public Service

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Graber Designs Gallery

208 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

Graber Designs Gallery is a family-owned business that specializes in Graber family art (paintings, limited edition prints, books) and art by international craftspeople. Owners Ann and Keith Graber Miller travel to Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe to hand-select all of their works from local artists and merchants. Ann Graber Miller also does interior and architectural design and consulting.

The gallery also features The Art of Karen Jacob. Jacob, a Michiana artist, uses the gallery as her studio, painting pastels and oil paintings and creating jewelry in her workspace.

The gallery is open noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, each week.

Contact information:

Keith Graber Miller
(574) 534-4394

E-mail us!
Check out our web site.

Business category: Arts / Entertainment

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First United Church of Christ

110 South 5th Street
Goshen, IN 46528

First United Church of Christ is called to proclaim the Gospel of Christ and the beliefs of the evangelical Christian faith, to maintain the worship of God, and to inspire in all persons a love for Christ, a passion for righteousness, and a consciousness of their duties to God and their fellow human beings. We pledge our lives to Christ and covenant with each other to demonstrate His Spirit through worship, witnessing, and ministry to the needs of the people of this church and the community.

Contact information:

Darla Kauffman
(574) 533-6764

E-mail us!
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Business category: Public Service

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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
(574) 312-9922

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Check out our web site.

Business category: Public Service

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Better World Books

118 East Washington Street
Goshen, 46528

New and used bookstore.

Contact information:

Brad and Missy Weirich
(574) 534-1984

E-mail us!
Check out our web site.

Business category: Retail

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Mattern's Butcher Shop and Corner Deli

201 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526



We are an old fashioned butcher shop in a modern age with a deli fashioned from the streets of New York. Family owned and operated, Mattern’s have been serving the Michiana area for over 55 years satisfying wholesale customers in the restaurant industry.

CONNECT

Contact information:

Dustin Mattern
(574) 971-8906

E-mail us!
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Business category: Casual dining

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Gift of G.A.B.

211 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526

The Gift of G.A.B (Goshen's Alternative Boutique) is a funky boutique with a twist. It's the place where Art and Fashion meet.
(Our entrance is on the alley, next to the orange door)

Contact information:

Michele Fanfair-Steury
(574) 320-6077

E-mail us!
Check out our web site.

Business category: Retail

First Fridays in downtown Goshen

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