Pickle Fest in Goshen: The much-anticipated ‘Pickle Fest’ was the highlight of Goshen’s First Friday event, transforming downtown Main Street into a lively pickleball celebration. Although the citywide pickleball tournament was delayed due to weather conditions, the festivities continued to bring joy to residents.
The downtown area buzzed with activity as locals explored a variety of pickled delights. Amanda Rose, director of First Fridays, shared the excitement:
“We have two locations offering fried pickles tonight—Goshen Brewing Company and Common Spirits. You can also find a pickle cocktail at Common Spirits. We have, for the beer nerds, we’ve got a pickle beer at Elephant Bar. Then for the foodies, we’ve got pickle pretzels at JoJo’s. And we also have some fun pickle activities, so there’s some pickle coloring activity over at Phoenix Performing Arts. I hear there’s gonna be puppies there, too. Not pickle-related, but puppies.”
Despite the tournament’s postponement, the event, filled with flavorful treats and engaging activities, wrapped up successfully at 9 p.m.
News in Brief: Pickle Fest in Goshen
Goshen’s First Friday event was highlighted by ‘Pickle Fest,’ transforming Main Street into a pickleball hub. Although the citywide pickleball tournament was postponed due to weather, the celebration continued with a variety of pickled treats.
Amanda Rose, director of First Fridays, noted, “Goshen Brewing Company and Common Spirits are serving fried pickles and a pickle cocktail, respectively. Elephant Bar features pickle beer, JoJo’s offers pickle pretzels, and Phoenix Performing Arts has pickle-themed activities.” The event, despite the tournament delay, wrapped up with vibrant community engagement and ended at 9 p.m.
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