GFA Annual Fundraiser

Since 2005, Goshen has celebrated the coming of spring with the Goshen Meltdown — a one-of-a-kind fundraiser where participants predict the exact date and time a wooden pallet, cinderblock, and flag will fall through the ice on Hammond Pond. Every shift in the weather can change the outcome, making it a true challenge of instincts, strategy, and luck.

Participants buy tickets and submit their best guess, competing for half the pot, with the other half supporting the Goshen Firefighters Association. With prizes, bragging rights, and community pride on the line, the Meltdown has become a beloved tradition that captures the spirit and unpredictability of spring.