Get Ready for Visiting Friends and Family in Indiana’s Cool North

'Tis the season when friends and family will be coming to visit for one of the upcoming holidays, or during a school break.  We want to not only show our guests a good time, but also introduce them to the places that make Indiana's Cool North a great place to live!  And we have suggestions to help you make the most of your time.

Goshen First Friday: Fire and Ice Festival

Goshen Fire and Ice

 

January 5, 2024

The Fire and Ice Festival at Goshen First Friday is always a spectacular event.  Watch professional ice carvers create time-limited art out of 300 pound blocks of ice.

The Fire Dancers light up the night sky, and the outdoor fires are ready for your marshmallows.

The downtown stores are ready to welcome you in to warm up, and do some post-holiday shopping.

For information on nearby lodging.  Request a destination guide for Elkhart County.

  • 69 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 75 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
  • 92 Minutes to South Shore

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