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EVENT GUIDE - 2016/2017
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WELCOME
On behalf of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg (ACD) Festival board
of directors and staff, I would like to welcome you to Auburn!
As Indiana celebrates its bicentennial this year, we are also
highlighting a special year: our 60th anniversary! We are honored
you have chosen to celebrate our diamond anniversary with us.
The many activities planned throughout festival week will be sure
to educate, energize and entertain you and your family. Check out
our schedule of events on page 54 for specific times and dates…
our calendar is loaded this year!
Back in 1956, Auburn businessman Delmar Johnson welcomed
back to Auburn a returning group of car enthusiasts who formed
the ACD Club the previous year. These proud Auburn, Cord and
Duesenberg owners wanted to bring their cars back to Auburn and Johnson had the foresight to turn this reunion
into a community-wide celebration, thus the ACD Festival was born. Read about those early days in this publication
as Johnson’s wife Doris recalls the festival’s inception in her interview with All Things Auburn on page 36.
Thanks to Delmar Johnson and the efforts of thousands of volunteers over the past 60 years, the Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Festival is one of the longest running community festivals in the state. We thank our many civic
partners who help us showcase Auburn and our friends and neighbors who help to make your stay in Auburn one
to remember.
Bill Hohler, President, ACD Festival Board of Directors
Welcome! It is with a great amount of pride that I invite you to
our wonderful city for the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival. As a
visitor or a citizen, you’ll enjoy the amenities Auburn has to offer.
The ACD Festival Committee has planned many activities for our
visitors and residents.
Our rich automobile history has provided the City of Auburn
with beautiful historic homes and automotive museums. The
World’s Largest Collector Car Auctions, the popular Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Automobile Museum, and the National Automotive
and Truck Museum have provided a home to the famous
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival and its numerous events held
throughout the city and the Auburn Auction Park each Labor
Day weekend.
The Auburn Arts Commission invites all to view the “Sculptures on the Square: The Magic of Metal” art
display on the City Square. The 15 sculptures honor the importance of metal in the history of DeKalb County
and Indiana during Indiana’s bicentennial year. Don’t forget to visit the Annual Arts & Craft Show Sunday on the
Courthouse Square.
There’s something for everyone at the 2016 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival. On behalf of the city of Auburn, we
welcome you and hope your festival visit is a memorable one.
Norman E. Yoder, Mayor, City of Auburn
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WELCOME
On behalf of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club, I would like to welcome you
to the city of Auburn, the “Home of the Classics.” Our club, founded in 1952,
is focused on the restoration and preservation of original Auburn, Cord and
Duesenberg automobiles. We will celebrate our 61st Annual Reunion here during
this Labor Day weekend.
Each year, the ACD Club selects a “year of” automobile and, for 2016, it’s the
Year of the Closed Auburn.
We are expecting a large number of Closed Auburns made during 1912 to 1936.
On Friday, the Closed Auburn Lunch Tour ACD cars will be lining up in front
of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum around 11 a.m. You will
not want to miss this great lineup of these magnificent automobiles. The tour
route will take us on the same roads used by the Auburn Automobile Company’s
southern factory test route.
All Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg cars registered for our Annual Reunion will
be displayed at Eckhart Park on Saturday and the public is welcome to purchase
entry at the Park.
Please enjoy all that the city of Auburn, the festival committee, the National
Automotive & Truck Museum, the ACD Automobile Museum and the ACD
Club have to offer you. We hope that you will return year after year as our club
members have for the past 61 years.
Joel E. Givner, 2016 President, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
James Cultural Plaza
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Year of the Closed Auburn
16
Business Profile: Metal Technologies
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Toolbox Talk: Safety Counts
First Lady of the Festival
36
Business Profile: Briner Building Inc.
18
The 1912/1913 Auburn
Model 40 Town Car
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Welcoming the World
Grand Marshals of the ACD Festival
The Story Behind the Posters
History of the ACD Festival
Festival Map
That Was Then, This Is Now
Schedule of Events
Grand Old Tyme Trolley
The Scene
Miss Auburn Cord Duesenberg Pageant
The Museums
Basic Information
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The ACD Festival board of directors and supporters at the annual board of directors dinner and poster reveal.
Active Board Members:
Director Emeritus:
Troy Ackerman
Mike Boswell
Laura Brinkman
Tim Butler
Christy Coons
Ann Finchum
Kylie Gillenwater
Teresa Harmeyer
Bill Hohler
Diane Jernigan
Jody Liebing
John Maloy
Martin McCoy
Robert Probst
Paul Richardson
Nick Scheumann
Greg Schlosser
Thompson Smith
Jo Butler
George Witwer
10 All Things Auburn
Staff:
Sarah Payne, Executive Director
Lexi Strabala, Festival Intern
Published by:
Michiana Business
Publications Inc. and
Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Festival Inc.
Cover photo by:
Jeffrey Crane
© 2016
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The World’s Greatest Classic Car
Show and Festival™ really does
attract visitors from all over the
world! It is astounding to consider
how today Auburn, Indiana, with
a population of just over 12,000
residents, swells to accommodate
a combined visitor count of around
100,000 people every Labor Day
weekend. With the world famous
Auburn Collector Car Auction, the
historic Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Automobile Museum, the Auburn
Cord Duesenberg Club reunion
and countless other traditional
favorites, it’s no surprise that
people fall in love with the ACD
Festival and keep coming back.
“A privilege
indeed.”
“On our honeymoon.
We love all the old cars!”
– David from
Washington
-Tom and Marci from Michigan
“Came expecting so
much…it exceeded
our expectations!”
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Awesome cars!”
– David from Virginia
-Nathan, Sherman and Karen
from Michigan
“We spent over four hours here
today. Beautiful building and
the cars are truly engineering
marvels and works of art.”
-Michael from Indiana
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With ACD Club members in all
50 states and over 40 countries, it
really is a worldwide celebration
of these fine automobiles. Each
year the Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Automobile museum welcomes
guests from all over the world as
well. This global appeal speaks to
the great intercontinental history of
the Auburn Automobile Company.
Just imagine that in 1937, this
little car company had 101 car
dealers representing its brands
abroad, thanks to the efforts of its
director of export sales, Robert S.
Wiley. Not bad for a town of just
over 5,400 people at the time. We
are pleased to continue to welcome
visitors to Auburn each year! “I didn’t see a
car I didn’t like.”
-Fred from
New Zealand
“Impressive,
exquisite,
overwhelming!”
– Family Losbichler
from Austria
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PROFILE
JAMES
CULTURAL
PLAZA
The plaza will become many
things to many people.
article provided
To some the James Cultural Plaza
will be viewed as a gateway to
Auburn’s downtown from I-69, to
others a place to eat lunch or quietly
read a book and to some a social
gathering place to view art, take
in a movie or hear a live musical
performance. The plaza is a gift to the
city from the Rick and Vicki James
Foundation. Here are Vicki James’s
thoughts on the project and her hopes
for the James Cultural Plaza.
Why do you think it is important to
invest in downtown revitalization
projects for the City of Auburn?
shops, coffee shops, restaurants, ice
cream shops and art galleries. We
want it to be a place where people
from all over the U.S. want to come
and see. We see lots of potential in
our town and hope that everyone
here in Auburn catches the bug to
make Auburn a buzzing town.
Rick and I have talked a lot about
What impact do you think the
what we could do to make Auburn
plaza will have in the heart
a place that people would want to
of downtown Auburn?
visit and live. Rick was raised in
I hope that it brings pride to the
Auburn and we raised our children
community. I hope that it will make
here and now our grandchildren are
others get on the bandwagon to
being raised here and we want them
make our downtown area the best
to be proud of their
it can be. According
hometown. Auburn
“MY HOPE IS THAT IT to plaza designer,
could be a destination
WILL BECOME A PLACE Kevin McCrory the
place where visitors
WHERE PEOPLE GATHER plaza incorporates
could come and
green initiatives, like
TO SIT AND CHAT OR LED lighting for lower
enjoy the beautiful
courthouse and the
EAT THEIR LUNCH
electrical consumption,
history of our town and
and a paver system
DURING
THEIR
BREAK
county, not just during
that allows storm
FROM WORK.”
the ACD Festival, but
water run-off to
any time. We want it to
be capture underground. It all
be a place the citizens take pride in
includes Wi-Fi, programmable
and enjoy all the downtown quaint
color lighting for seasonal effects,
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an outdoor movie screen and
security cameras to monitor.
What is your vision of possible
uses for the James Cultural Plaza?
My hope is that it will become a
place where people gather to sit
and chat or eat their lunch during
their break from work. I can see it
as a place for art shows will be held,
bands play on a Friday night, an
outdoor movie for the community
on a Saturday night with popcorn
and drinks, maybe a wedding, a car
show or a talent night. I hope that
it brings the community together
and we get to know our neighbors.
It could become the hub of what
is happening downtown. The
possibilities are never-ending.
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photo by Jeffrey Crane
article by Sam Grate, Collections Manager, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
The Auburn Automobile Company produced
some of the most innovative and visually stunning
automobiles of the 1920s and 1930s, from the
flashy boattail speedsters to the convertibles that
were centerpieces of the company. However, the
closed automobiles accounted for the majority of
automobile production.
16 All Things Auburn
The first known closed body that Auburn Automobile
Company built was in 1912. This particular Auburn, as
seen on the 2016 ACD Festival poster and the cover of
All Things Auburn, was used to showcase the upcoming
line of automobiles for 1913. It was displayed at the 1912
Boston Auto Show and was referred to by advertisers as
“The Car of Tomorrow.” A brand new closed sedan body
style cost $2,500 in 1913.
photo by Avah Crane
In an effort to appeal to a consumer base that
desired closed body automobiles, the company
focused production on the closed Auburns, which
were considered to be “daily drivers.” The sedan and
brougham body styles accounted for most of the closed
bodies. Production records from the late 1920s and
1930s show that the sedan and brougham body styles
accounted for about 65 percent of the total production of
Auburns on average. Sedans and broughams were mid to
high priced body styles. For example, in 1928, an Auburn
sedan and speedster were both priced at $2,195.
IT WAS DISPLAYED AT THE
1912 BOSTON AUTO SHOW
AND WAS REFERRED TO BY
ADVERTISERS AS “THE CAR
OF TOMORROW.” A BRAND NEW
CLOSED SEDAN BODY STYLE
COST $2,500 IN 1913.
What are the advantages to a closed body style? The
greatest advantage is protection from the elements.
Closed cars could be driven year-round and in all
weather. With a closed car, there was no hassle of
raising and lowering the top in response to the weather.
Closed bodies also provided more safety than an open
car, with the wood frame unit surrounding the driver
and passengers.
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SPOTLIGHT:
photography by Jeffrey Crane
article by Jon M. Bill, Curator, Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Automobile Museum
In the very early days of automobile manufacturing,
most companies offered cars in two basic body styles:
roadster and touring car. Both styles were “open cars,”
meaning that the only protection offered from the
weather was a thin fabric removable top and snapon side curtains. In a quest for more comfortable
accommodations for the driver and passengers, many
automobile manufacturers around 1912 to 1915 began
to offer closed cars with permanent non-removable tops
and glass windows.
The Auburn Automobile Company was quick to react
to the closed car trend and in late 1912 built a special
sedan called “The Car of Tomorrow” for the Boston Auto
Show. The concept was used for the company’s 1913
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PAST GRAND
MARSHALS
photography by Jeffrey Crane
LIVING
LEGEND
2016 Grand Marshal of the ACD Festival
This year’s grand marshal is Auburn artist, John Souder.
Souder has volunteered his time and talents to create the world
famous posters for the festival since 1981. John spent his career
as a commercial artist doing graphic design, set design and even
using his skills as an artist in the military. Since retiring several
years ago, Souder has continued to support the ACD Festival with
his art and volunteers his time to create the festival’s collectible
memorabilia including t-shirts, lapel pins, bumper stickers and
more. Please join us in thanking and recognizing Souder for his
hard work and talent. 22 All Things Auburn
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Peter De Paolo
Gordon Buehrig
Howard “Dutch” Darrin
Chris Schenkel
Tony Hulman
Harold Ames
Gordon Buehrig
Alice Huyler Ramsey
Harold Ames
Alex Tremulis
Dan Haggarty
Gordon Johncock
Robert Orr
Virginia Cord
John Mutz
Thomas Monaghan
Denny Duesenberg
Richard Kughn
Chris Schenkel
Kay Buehrig
Carroll Shelby
Andy Granatelli
Dean Kruse
Rodger Ward
Frank Borman
Dave Thomas
Jerry J. Moore
Dale Robertson
John Martin Smith
Keith Crain
S. Truett Cathy
Dennis Gage
Del Mar Johnson
Sally Hummel, Nancy Phelps
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Few love their craft enough to
offer their services for free year
after year, but that is exactly what
skilled local artist John Souder does.
For the past 36 years, Souder has
been the sole artist behind the world
famous Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Festival posters, and he has never
requested payment for his work.
He calls himself “just a volunteer
for the festival,” but festival-goers
around the world know that he is far
more than that; he is a special gift to
the festival.
All of his art was done by hand
until he turned 50; that was when he
opted to incorporate computer-aided
elements into his design process.
The original poster was entirely silk
screened and was pulled together
from drawings from the museum
archives. He used nothing more than
old engineering prints, a dark room
and his design talents to produce the
first piece of festival memorabilia.
Today, Souder’s work is known
around the world and hangs in
prestigious garages across the
country (Jay Leno’s being one of the
most noteworthy).
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1981
1991
1998
2002
2007
1982
1981 and 1982 were the only two horizontal posters
produced. They were done using a silk screen process.
In later years, artist John Souder was able to get more
creative and showcase his personal artistic style, as seen
in posters from 1991, 1998, 2002, and 2007.
26 All Things Auburn
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Children
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2016 is the Year of the Closed Auburn. While the ACD
Club chooses the featured car each year, Souder has
complete artistic control over each poster. This year he
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A local resident, originally from New York,
says choosing DeKalb Health for orthopedics was the right way to go.
article by Jennifer Blomquist • photos by Jeffrey Crane
It was the cars that started
the whole thing.
fell in love with Auburn and
the people. It’s a beautiful area.”
Barbara Pietracatella and her
husband, Vincent, were both born
and raised in Staten Island, New
York. They like cars and 25 years
ago made a trip to the Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Festival with a couple
of friends.
Over the years, they became more
and more attached to the DeKalb
county community and bought a
home in Auburn. Five years ago,
both Barbara and Vincent retired
and relocated to their now full-time
home in northern Indiana. Last
year, Barbara started having trouble
with her left knee and found out she
needed to have a knee replacement.
“We were at the parade and saw a
1935 Auburn that looked just like my
father-in-law’s car that we had dated
in 58 years ago,” says Pietracatella.
“We did some searching and
eventually bought a yellow 1935
Auburn 851 Cabriolet. We took it
back to New York, but returned with
it every year for the festival. We just
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“A doctor with DeKalb Health
referred us to orthopedic surgeon Dr.
Jason Hanna for the surgery,” says
Pietracatella. “I wanted to have the
surgery done here because I wanted
to be close to home. I didn’t want to
have to travel out east. My stay at
DeKalb Health was fantastic. They
just take such good care of you there
and treat you like you are one of their
own family members.”
“There has never been a better
time to come to DeKalb Health for
orthopedic care,” says DeKalb Health
CEO Craig Polkow. “We’ve partnered
with exceptional orthopedic
surgeons and made infrastructure
enhancements to our campus,
including new, dedicated orthopedic
physician suites, diagnostic areas,
in-patient suites and treatment
facilities that give the residents of
our region close, convenient access
to top orthopedic care.”
The surgery was performed on July
29, 2015. After that, Pietracatella
needed to undergo physical therapy
at the hospital.
“I explained to Dr. Hanna and the
therapist that I drive the Auburn
in the parade every year and that I
would have to be ready to do that in
30 days. I needed my left leg to push
the clutch. I told them I was willing
to work hard to make that happen.
They were both a little skeptical and
said that would be an awful lot to get
done in a short amount of time, but
they agreed to work with me on it. I
did it. I drove that car in the parade
30 days following my surgery and
I didn’t have any problems at all.
One year later, I still don’t have any
problems with that knee.”
“Without question, we take pride
in our caliber of services, patient
experience and positive outcomes
that reflect how we have made
today’s DeKalb Health even more
valuable and even more distinct in
providing exceptional orthopedic
care for our local community and the
region,” says Polkow.
Looking back, Pietracatella says
choosing DeKalb Health over a
hospital back in her hometown of
New York made all the difference.
“I don’t know if it would have been
as easy-going at a New York hospital
compared to DeKalb Health. I had
a private room and the doctor and
nurses did a great job of explaining
what I would experience with the
surgery. And it’s not that New
York hospitals are not as good as
DeKalb Health, it’s just that they’re
busier and I know I received more
individual care and attention here. I
know I made the right choice.” DeKalb Health
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1960’s
1950’s
1955
ACD Club came to Auburn for the
first annual “Parade of Classics”
1956
In October, the first official
festival was held as a reunion
banquet, with more than 375
people at the old Auburn
Automobile showroom.
1969
Tri-Kappa Antique
show debuts
1972
The auction moved out to
DeKalb High School Football
Field with first annual Pro-Am
Golf Tournament.
1978
The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
was listed on National Register of Historic Places.
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1970’s
1974
The Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Museum opened.
1971
The first auction was held in a tent with 100
cars offered and 65 sold. The four day event
included a golf tournament, high school
football game, road race and twirling contest.
1977
The festival profits a record $63,000 and all proceeds go
to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum.
1979
The first annual Decorator Showcase and
first Arts and Crafts Show.
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1981
1982
First annual RSVP Quilt
Show
A record of 205 classic
cars came to the ACD
Festival
1986
A record of 225 classic
cars came to the ACD
Festival
1981
1980’s
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and faith. We are driven by
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Byler Lane Winery strives
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1990
1989
1990’s
Monday, Closed
Tuesday - Thursday, 12pm - 7pm
Friday & Saturday, 12pm - 8pm
Sunday, 12pm - 5pm
The Indiana State
Map featured the 851
Auburn Cabriolet on
its cover. The festival
honored all cars
designed by the late
Gordon Buehrig.
A record of 43
Duesenbergs attended
the parade and a total
of 230 cars attended
the festival at its new
location, The Auburn
Auction Park, where it
is currently held today.
1991
E.L. Cord’s home
opened for tours and
RSVP Quilt Show
expands to 3 days.
1999
2000’s
1992
The auction expanded
to six days with the
addition of the toy and
model show to the
festival.
1985
The festival was
honored as Indiana’s
Best Festival of 1984 by
Indiana Department of
Tourism.
1988
The National
Automotive and Truck
Museum was formed
as a not-for-profit
organization.
First ACD Festival
poster created by John
Souder using a silk
screen technique.
2010
RM Auctions of
Canada purchased the
Auburn Auction Park
and Auctions America
began its annual Labor
Day Auction in Auburn.
Kruse International
Auction Company was
sold to Ebay for $275
million.
2002
Dean Kruse purchased
back the Auction Park
and business.
2013
The first All Things
Auburn was published.
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Briner Building Inc. takes a proactive approach to keeping everyone safe on the job.
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“The construction industry
as a whole is light years ahead
of where it was 20 years ago with
safety,” says Bryan Harshbarger, vice
president of sales and marketing for
Briner Building Inc., a design-build
contractor in Bluffton specializing
in commercial and industrial
construction. “Our goal is to bring
everybody home safe each night.”
Harshbarger says Briner has
upgraded its safety program and
modified it through the assistance of
its insurance broker, Gibson.
“Gibson has been working with
Briner Building for about four
years,” says Jordan Scheiber, a
principal and risk advisor with
Gibson. “During that time we have
seen an evolution in safety go
from focus to culture. As Briner
continues to harness best practices
into its everyday operations, it will
continue to be a better employer and
contractor. Gibson’s construction
risk management practice is very
proud to say we partner with such a
respectable firm.”
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“We’re not waiting for an issue
to arise, we are taking steps ahead
of time to be proactive,” says
Harshbarger. “Gibson’s input has
been very helpful and our safety
director, Alex Kellam, heads up the
safety committee and coordinates
safety training. He also reviews the
weekly safety meetings that are held
at each job site. Every Monday, we
have something we call ‘toolbox talk’
where the foreman gets the crew
together and they discuss safety
issues specific to the project.”
An industry standard for
evaluating a company’s safety
record is the EMR (experience
modification rating) or MOD
(modification rating). Harshbarger
says it’s a formula used for worker’s
compensation calculation. It’s based
on a company’s loss in a ratio of how
many man-hours you worked.
“A good rating is 1.0 or below,”
he says. “Five years ago, we were
around 1.2. This year, we’re at .72,
which is really as good as it can get.”
Harshbarger explains that, it’s not
just about educating the construction
crew about safety, it’s also important
to discuss safety with the customers.
“If we’re adding onto a facility,
we fence off the worksite area, post
signage, give the owners hard hats
and reinforce that no one should
go out on the worksite without a
hard hat and that it’s better to have
someone from the construction team
with them. When you see someone
working at a construction site,
you just have to remember that’s
someone’s mom or
dad and they have
families who are
waiting for them to
come home at the
end of the day.”
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36 All Things Auburn
“Doris, we’ve got some cars
coming in. I don’t know how
many,” Delmar Johnson told his
wife one afternoon in 1956. “You
and I had better get up to the
Auburn Hotel.”
Those words ushered in the first of
six decades of classic car gatherings
that would later become known
as the Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Festival. Only 14 cars attended that
first informal meeting, but they set
the stage for a tradition that now
encompasses all of Auburn each
year during Labor Day week. And
Doris Johnson, wife of the man
who dreamed it into existence, has
attended every one.
Doris loves to share festival stories,
and she has many. Though she and
Del never took a salary from their
labor of love, they made a fortune
in memories. “You have a lot of
experiences when you don’t have
a lot of money,” laughs Doris as
she reminisces. “It hasn’t been a
dull life!”
Doris Johnson shares a lifetime of festival memories.
article by Tammy Davis • photography by Jeffrey Crane
That first year, Doris recalls,
not a single car that rolled into
Auburn had been restored, and the
people who brought them were just
interested in having a good time. Joe
Kaufmann, who later became famous
for restoring classic cars, drove in
from Wisconsin with his Duesenberg
full of people. “There was a beautiful
bar in the back,” tells Doris, “and the
only one sober was the driver!”
The Presidential Suite at the
Auburn Hotel became the social hub
for that gathering and those that
followed. Beer was iced down in the
bathtub, and Doris kept everyone
supplied with food. “I made coffee,
milk and meatloaf sandwiches,” she
remembers. “People would sleep on
the floor or on the courthouse lawn.
Auburn didn’t accept them very well,
but they kept coming back!”
After several years of hosting car
enthusiasts, Del and Doris decided
they’d better make some money
to support the festival. Someone
suggested having an auction, so the
pair went in search of an auctioneer.
The only ones in the area were
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the Kruse family, but according to
Doris, “all they did was sell farm
equipment.” They signed on anyway
and the festival received its first real
income: a percentage of the auction
proceeds and the entry fees they
collected at the gate.
Doris tells of an early auction that
stands out in her memory. “The
festival had a house trailer at
the school and we got the gate
money,” she recalls. “One year
it poured down rain so hard that
the volunteers came into the
trailer with wet paper money
stuffed everywhere but their ears.
Del told me, ‘Doris, take some
girls with you and count it and
lay it out on our basement floor.’
So we did. We had money in
rows everywhere!”
time for a guest,’” Doris remembers.
“‘Well,’ he’d say, ‘you’ve got one
anyway.’ Once it was a man from
New Zealand. He wanted to pay us,
but we never took any money. After
he left, I found two cans he had left
on the dresser for us. It was tongue.
Tongue!” Doris shakes her head and
laughs in mock disgust.
always brought champagne and
roses,” recalls Doris. “One time she
told us we were going to the opera.
Del and I looked at each other—
opera?! But we went and, at the
intermission, Mrs. Cord said, ‘Del,
do you want to watch the rest of this
opera? I’d rather go and gamble.’ Del
said, ‘I would, too!’ So off we went.”
THAT FIRST YEAR, DORIS
RECALLS, NOT A SINGLE CAR
THAT ROLLED INTO AUBURN
HAD BEEN RESTORED, AND THE
PEOPLE WHO BROUGHT THEM
WERE JUST INTERESTED IN
HAVING A GOOD TIME.
The festival became so intertwined
with the Johnsons’ life that they
regularly opened their home to outof-towners, no matter how busy they
were. “Del would say, ‘Doris, we’ve
got a guest,’ and I’d say, ‘I don’t have
Doris’s memories come fast and
furious and they should. She has
spent a lifetime making them. She
sat with Jay Leno on the steps
in front of the old Presidential
Suite. She met the pilots of the
Enola Gay and invited them to be
in the parade. She attended VIP
parties at Nevada auctions where
she met Liberace and Barrett
Jackson. Most importantly, she
has watched a little gathering
of 14 cars and their rowdy drivers
grow into an international spectacle.
She may never have stayed in
the Presidential Suite herself, but
there’s no doubt that Doris is the
First Lady of the Festival. Promoting the festival took Doris
and Del to auctions all over the
country and on three of their trips,
the late E.L. Cord’s wife invited them
to stay with her. “She lived in a big
mansion overlooking Reno and she
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Congratulations to the ACD Festival on its 60th anniversary! To put
things into perspective, here’s a look at what was happening in 1956.
Rocky
Marciano retires
as the undefeated
heavyweight
boxing champion
of the world
Black
and white
portable
television
sets hit the
market
Elvis Presley releases
his first hit single
“Heartbreak Hotel”
“The Ten
Commandments”
was the highest
grossing film
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The New
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the World
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article by Jylian Vigar, Indiana Bicentennial Commission, and Ethan W. Bowers,
Archives Manager, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
A 200th birthday calls for a big
celebration! More extravagant than
cake and streamers, a 200th birthday
is a time to pull out all the stops.
That is what we’re doing in Indiana
this year. Hoosiers from all corners
of the state have stepped up to
help make Indiana’s 200th birthday
something for the history books.
Planning for the state’s birthday
started in 2011 when Governor
Mitch Daniels created the Indiana
Bicentennial Commission. The
commission is a 15-member body,
44 All Things Auburn
chaired by Becky Skillman and Lee
Hamilton, charged with overseeing
the planning and execution of a
statewide celebration. First Lady
Karen Pence serves as the official
bicentennial ambassador. The
commission wishes to engage all 6.5
million Hoosiers in this special year.
Legacy Projects allow Hoosiers
from across the state to celebrate
the bicentennial locally. Legacy
Projects are community projects
that highlight the four key pillars
of the bicentennial: youth and
education, community involvement,
nature conservation, and historical
celebration. There are now more than
1,300 legacy projects taking place
in all 92 Indiana counties. There are
13 projects happening right here in
DeKalb County.
There are also events taking place
on a larger scale throughout the
bicentennial year. Attend Hoosier
Homecoming on October 15, 2016,
on the Statehouse Lawn. This is
a free, family-friendly event with
good food, great entertainment and
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even better company.
Tune in or attend our
Statehood Day event
called “Ignite the Future”
on December 11, 2016.
This is a free inspirational
celebration at the Indiana
Farmers Coliseum.
Indiana’s bicentennial
is a great time to celebrate
both your heritage and
your future, as well as
the heritage and future of
your state. Get involved
and get excited...this
is a once in a lifetime
celebration! Visit the
Indiana bicentennial
website to see what is
happening near you and
learn how to get involved at
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The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
presents its collaborative community exhibits and official
Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Projects: “Hoosier Made:
World Driven” and “Women Workers of the Auburn
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Hoosier Made: World Driven
In honor of Indiana’s bicentennial, “Hoosier Made:
World Driven” will look at the heyday of Indiana’s
automobile industry when some of the world’s
finest motorcars were built in the Hoosier state. The
exhibit will be presented at Indiana’s three leading
transportation museums, each with its own special
exhibit focus: The Studebaker National Museum in
South Bend will feature the Brass Era of pre-1915; the
Kokomo Automotive Museum in Kokomo will showcase
the Jazz Era of the late ‘teens and early 1920s; and
the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum in
Auburn will spotlight the 1930s Classic Era
“Celebration Waltz” by John Mishler
“Race of the Classics” by Kenneth Thompson
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The
Magic of Metal
presented by the
Auburn Arts Commission
Original works by
15 professional sculptors from
five states.
Now through
September 15th
The 1930s is often referred to as the Classic Era
of automobiles. During this period, Auburn was in
its prime, creating and producing automobiles both
beautiful and powerful. Art deco styling became the
prevalent art form seen also in automotive styling.
The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
showcases the high-style of the 1930s through its
original art deco showroom and its automobiles.
Auburn, Indiana
Riding and walking tours are
available by visiting the
Welcome Center
located inside the
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106 West 6th Street
or by calling: 260-927-9037
For more information:
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Laura Brinkman, executive director of the Auburn
Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, says, “This
collaborative exhibition is the first of its kind between
these three museums. We are proud to be a part of it,
especially as it gives our museum the opportunity to
showcase a 1934 Studebaker President that is on display
courtesy of the Studebaker National Museum.”
Women Workers of the Auburn Automobile
Company Community Exhibit
The “Women Workers of the Auburn Automobile
Company Community Exhibit,” an official Indiana
Bicentennial Legacy Project, is presented by the Auburn
Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum through Labor
Day 2016. The exhibit, housed in the Export and
Domestic Sales Gallery, is composed of photographs
of women working in the Auburn Automobile Company
factory and offices, as well as objects that would have
been used or produced as part of their work. The
museum hopes that some of these women will be
identified by relatives, neighbors and family friends so
that their legacy can be preserved for years to come.
This exhibit illuminates a unique perspective of the
Auburn Automobile Company, and also of the city of
Auburn, DeKalb County and northeast Indiana. Work at
the company allowed women to sustain income for their
families through lean
times and afforded
them more freedom
to participate
in recreational
activities, while
adhering to
community values
based on hard
work, family and
religion. The
changing workplace
and altered social
patterns placed
a new strain on
The Indiana bicentennial
a family’s desire
commemorative coin
to maintain prescribed
gender roles and
traditional social scenarios. By encouraging their
daughters, mothers, sisters and wives to enter the
workforce, men changed the perception they had towards
women, even if in a relatively minor sense, and entitled
women to supplement their identity and keep their
families afloat financially.
Ethan Bowers, the Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Automobile Museum’s archives manager and designer
of the community exhibit says, “Overall, it’s nice to be
able to celebrate Hoosier women in an accurate and
appropriate manner. I believe many Hoosiers have
the feeling that women were often powerless and not
influential in the early 20th century, which is simply
untrue. When you take a closer look at the role of
women in the Indiana workforce at companies such as
the Auburn Automobile Company, you see that their
mere presence wielded influence and altered their roles
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Like any good story, the setting
can be as important as any of
the individual characters. This is
especially true for the Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Festival. From the
time those first ACD Club members
rolled into town in 1955 until today,
this historic downtown has played
a vital role in making Auburn the
backdrop for the “World’s Greatest
Classic Car Show and Festival.”
With its diverse businesses,
historic buildings and, of course,
the DeKalb County Courthouse as
its crown jewel, the city square is a
vibrant example of the community’s
appreciation for historic
preservation. Added to the National
Register of Historic Places in 1986,
downtown Auburn encompasses 52
contributing buildings developed
between 1870 and 1935.
Businesses Coming Together
Working together in the heart of downtown Auburn
has always been a top priority for business owners.
Even today the Downtown Auburn Business Association
(DABA) has a membership of close to 100 distinct retail
and service businesses that all share the common goal of
“fostering and maintaining a viable downtown business
district through community pride and awareness,
promotion and marketing and philanthropic endeavors,”
says Mike Littlejohn, DABA president.
As one of the oldest business associations in the state
of Indiana, DABA hosts more than a dozen unique events
annually with its active membership. From Summer
Cruise-Ins to the annual Christmas Parade, downtown
business owners focus their efforts on bringing people to
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Courtyard Park nestled close to the Couthouse in downtown Auburn
downtown and giving back to their community. Over the
years, DABA has also sponsored many outdoor summer
art exhibits. Each exhibit boasts a whimsical theme that
engages local artists and the community alike to be a
tourist in their own hometown.
Every three years, the Auburn Arts Commission
takes on the task of celebrating community art with its
downtown art exhibit. This year’s display “Sculptures
on the Square III – The Magic of Metal” will carry on
the tradition of showcasing outstanding art in DeKalb
County and will tie into Indiana’s bicentennial by
honoring the many uses of metal in the development of
the community. The installation will be on display in
downtown Auburn from June 2016 until September 2016.
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Keeping Up the Good Work
With a vibrant mix of volunteers, business owners
and community leaders, the heart of downtown and
the appreciation for revitalization stay relevant today.
With the creation of the Auburn Development Advisory
Committee (ADAC) in 2009, a dedicated group of
community volunteers has continued to work with the
City of Auburn, the State of Indiana and a variety of likeminded organizations to create and champion Auburn’s
downtown revitalization plans.
Recognized by Indiana’s Office of Community and
Rural Affairs (OCRA) in 2015 as an official Main
Street Community, ADAC uses a four-point approach
of organization, design, promotion and economic
development to build upon Auburn’s strengths and
leverage the community’s “Home of the Classics” legacy.
ADAC and DABA partner together to create a viable retail
and business district to support local entrepreneurs.
With the support of its active volunteers, ADAC has
designated February as “We Love Auburn” month. Each
weekend features a variety of downtown events designed
to promote community. A “Yarn Bombing” installation
wrapping Auburn in love as the community adopts trees,
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planters, signs and light poles and custom wraps them
to demonstrate its appreciation for downtown. Yarn
Bombing participants have ranged in age from 4 to 94,
demonstrating the community’s diverse and vast interest
in supporting this shared neighborhood.
ADAC is now implementing a First Friday’s program
to encourage visitors and residents alike to mark their
calendars for the First Friday of each month to catch a
unique night of fun, food and entertainment in downtown
Auburn. Momentum continues to build for ADAC as it
takes the lead as an Indiana Hometown Collaboration
Initiative Community.
Chosen as one of just four communities in Indiana
with a population of under 25,000, Auburn has been
working to evaluate, plan and implement programs
needed in the community to promote quality of place,
leadership and economic vitality for the future. ADAC’s
partnership with OCRA will not only result in a variety
of funding prospects, but also educational and technical
assistance from the state of Indiana and its partners
Ball State University and Purdue University. This
collaboration, hard work and perseverance will ensure
ADAC’s mission of encouraging revitalization and
sustainable growth of the City of Auburn is successful.
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The downtown organizations and the DeKalb
County Visitors Bureau collaborate to leverage
existing events, festivals and downtown activities
to enhance tourism for the community. A County
Economic Impact Study offered by the Indiana Office
of Tourism Development revealed that the impact of
tourism dollars to the community is vast and broad. It’s
estimated that visitors to DeKalb County spend nearly
$38.1 million annually, which result in supporting
733 jobs. These visitors also generate Federal, State
and local taxes totaling $7.5 million. This impact
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2016
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG
FESTIVAL
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Event times and dates are subject to change. Please check the
ACD Festival website at acdfestival.org for the most up-to-date information.
Saturday, August 27th
Cheers to the Festival - Red, White, & Wine at Night
presented by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Byler Lane Winery
Cost: $50 per person
Join the ACD Festival for its annual Cheers to the Festival
Fundraiser and Celebration. This year’s theme of “Red, White &
Wine at Night” will immerse guests (dressed in red and white,
of course) in the beauty and charm of Auburn’s very own new
winery. Take a drive to the country and enjoy live music, heavy
hors d’oeuvres and complimentary wine tastings. This casual
night out is the perfect start to this fabulous week. Space is limited.
Register online at acdfestival.org or contact the ACD Festival
office at information@acdfestival.org for more information.
Sunday, August 28th
CLASSIC! Annual Garage Cruise presented by the Auburn
Cord Duesenberg Festival and National Auto & Truck Museum
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Auburn and surrounding areas
Cost: $10 for entire tour or $5 per garage
Take a Sunday drive and visit the garages of local automotive
enthusiasts for a behind-the-scenes look at their automotive
projects. You’ll see car memorabilia, street rods, muscle cars,
classic autos, specialty trucks and other unique projects. Visit
the Cruise locations in any order you choose. Visit the National
Auto & Truck Museum for tickets or more information.
Tuesday, August 30th
Annual ACD Festival Hoosier Tour
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Tour leaves from the Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Automobile Museum for the Warswa/Syracuse area
Cost: Free to spectators, pre-registration required for participants
presented by the
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The Hoosier Tour welcomes 50 Auburns, Cords or Duesenbergs on
a traveling tour to promote the ACD Festival and enjoy a variety of
fun activities. The tour arrives back at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Automobile Museum on Thursday at 11:45 a.m. where there will be
a performance by the Dixieland Band. Contact the festival office at
information@acdfestival.org for details and registration information.
Wednesday, August 31st
Auctions America Auburn Fall Collector Car Weekend
Time: Auction begins at 12:00 p.m.
Location: Auburn Auction Park
Cost: $50 for full event pass, including
parking. $15 for daily admission
Worldwide Auctioneers 9th annual The Auburn Auction Bidder Registration and Vehicle Check-In
Time: Bidder Registration and Vehicle Check-In from
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: National Auto & Truck Museum
Cost: Museum Donation - Adults $8 / Children (ages 5-12)
$4 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) to view museum cars.
Thursday, September 1st
Auctions America Auburn Fall Collector Car Weekend
Time: Auction begins at 12:00 p.m.
Location: Auburn Auction Park
Cost: $50 for full event pass, including
parking. $15 for daily admission
Worldwide Auctioneers 9th annual The Auburn Auction Private Showings of Vehicles
Time: Bidder Registration and Vehicle Check-In from 9:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. For private showing of vehicles, check-in at Bidder
Registration
Location: National Auto & Truck Museum
Cost: Museum Donation - Adults $8 / Children (ages
5-12) $4 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) to view museum cars
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Factory Meet and Greet
Auburn Moose Family Center
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: Auburn Moose Family Center, located at 10th
and Main Streets
Cost: Admission is Free; Food and drink available for purchase
CLASSIC! Kick-Off Luncheon/Celebration
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Willennar Hall, Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Automobile Museum
Cost: Reservations are $15 per person
presented by the
presented by the
All are welcome to enjoy vintage and second generation
cars plus special interest cars while reconnecting
with old friends and making new ones!
Join us as we celebrate the official start of the 2016 ACD
Festival. View Auburns, Cords and Duesenbergs parked in
front of the museum as they return from the Hoosier Tour.
Enjoy the sounds of Auburn’s own Dixieland Band as old
friends reunite and new friends meet. Hear highlights of
the Hoosier Tour, along with updates on festival events and
activities. Reservations are required and can be obtained
through the ACD Festival office at acdfestival.org.
NEW! Inaugural Antique and Fine Living Show- Cocktail
Premier Reception
presented by the National Military History Museum
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location: Auburn Moose Family Center, located at 10th
and Main Streets
Cost: $30 per person
Enjoy a first class Antique Show in style. The Cocktail
Premiere Reception gives you a preview of the event while
giving you access to our museums, hors d’oeuvres, 2 drink
tickets and entertainment. Come listen to the “Kruse Boys”
give history of the ACD Festival. Tickets can be purchased
at the National Military History Center or by calling 260-9279144. Email events@dvkfoundation.org for more information.
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Benefit
Extravaganza Fundraiser presented by the Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Cost: $150 per person
The 11th Annual Benefit Extravaganza is a must attend
event. The evening begins with hors d’oeuvres served in the
art-deco showrooms, followed by a gourmet dinner, open
bar, silent and live auction, automobile auction (none of the
automobiles sold are from the museum’s collection) all while
raising money for educational programs. Reservations and
jacket are required. Contact the Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Automobile Museum at (260) 925-1444 for more information.
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Friday, September 2nd
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast presented by National Auto &
Truck Museum
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Location: NATM north parking lot
Cost: Donations to support the NATM museum are appreciated
Start your day out with a hearty breakfast and camaraderie
right in the heart of the museum district. Supporting the
National Auto & Truck Museum never tasted so good!
CLASSIC! ACD Club Swap Meet presented by the Auburn
Cord Duesenberg Club
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Auburn Pool Parking lot, near Eckhart park
Cost: Free
Join fellow automotive enthusiasts as you peruse
the many auto-related items available.
Ladies of ACD Tea “Vintage Treasure Sale” presented by the
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Cost: Museum admission required
Get ready for Labor Day style with the vintage
treasure sale! This event is open to the public.
NEW! Inaugural Antique and Fine Living Show presented by
National Military History Museum
Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 p.m.
Location: National Military History Center
Cost: $5 per person
the
Enjoy a first class Antique Show in style. Entry into both museums
is included in the ticket price. Tickets can be purchased at the
National Military History Center or by calling (260) 927-9144.
Email events@dvkfoundation.org for more information. Proceeds to
benefit the National Military History Museum and Youth for Christ.
Auctions America Auburn Fall Collector Car Weekend
Time: Auction begins at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Auburn Auction Park
Cost: $50 for full event pass, including
parking. $15 for daily admission
Worldwide Auctioneers 9th annual The Auburn Auction Preview Day
Time: Bidder Registration from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.;
Vehicle Preview
Location: National Auto & Truck Museum
Cost: Museum Donation - Adults $8 / Children (ages
5-12) $4 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) to view museum cars
CLASSIC! Downtown Cruise-In presented by the
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival in partnership with Dream
Makers Automotive
Time: Vehicle parking and registration begins at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Courthouse Square
Cost: $10 per vehicle; Spectators free
Downtown Auburn is THE place to be for the popular ACD
Festival Cruise-In. The downtown streets are closed for this unique
gathering of worldwide visitors all here to see the diverse mix of
automobiles! Bring your vehicle for display and stroll around the
historic Auburn Courthouse as you take in the sights and sounds.
Follow our event page on Facebook to keep up on all the fun!
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Jack Randinelli Collection and John Martin Smith
Collection Open House presented by the Eckhart
Public Library
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., short program at noon.
Location: Willennar Genealogy Center 700 South Jackson Street
(across from the Eckhart Public Library)
Cost: Free
Come see some of the items being digitized by the Eckhart Public
Library from the Jack Randinelli Collection and the John Martin
Smith Collection. The Randinelli Collection is the focus of a project
called “All Things Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg: The Early
Years,” which explores the foundational years of four major ACD
organizations and events – the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club, the
ACD Festival, the ACD Museum, and the ACD Hoosier Car Tour.
The collection, which is on loan by Randinelli’s daughter Kari
Randinelli Ackerman, contains several decades’ worth of behindthe-scenes history by way of letters, meeting minutes, photographs,
financial records and other items. The Smith Collection includes
items of local, state and national importance, including many
items relating to Auburn’s automotive history. The collection is
on loan by the Smith family. Digitization of these collections is
made possible by grants from the U.S. Institute of Museum and
Library Services, administered by the Indiana State Library. NEW! Factory Test Route Tour presented by the Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Club
Time: 10:30am arrival; 11:10am Drivers Meeting; 11:30am Depart
for tour
Location: 1600 Wayne Street in front of the Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Cost: $40 per person, $15 for children 10 and under; includes lunch
Join the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club as they take the same
28-mile driving tour that was used by the Auburn Automobile
Company to test their new cars! The tour will make a ‘pit stop’
at Autumn Ridge Country Club for a gourmet lunch before
arriving back in Auburn early that afternoon. This tour is
open to all Auburns, Cords and Duesenbergs and welcomes
modern cars to follow the tour and join them for lunch. Preregistration is required and can be done at www.acdclub.
org. Proceeds from this event to benefit the ACD Club and the
Indiana State Police in appreciation for their escort of the tour.
As part of the Downtown Cruise-In
fun, enjoy the following events:
Cruise-In Cuisine presented by The Fort Wayne Food Trucks
Time: Starts at noon
Location: Main Street at 8th Street
Cost: Varies by vendor
Fill your tank with great food at our Cruise-In Cuisine
featuring The Fort Wayne Food Trucks. Whip & Chill,
Spicer Food Truck, Jimmy Ray’s BBQ, iGrandma’s, King
Arthur’s Trolley, Fork and Fiddle, and Auntie Anne’s.
Sundaes on Friday Ice Cream Social
to benefit the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Main Street near 7th Street
Cost: $2 per scoop
Enjoy a delicious sundae while taking in the sights and sounds of
the ACD Festival’s most popular event—the Downtown Cruise-In.
Kiddie Cruisers Activity Area
presented by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Auburn near the corner of 7th
and Cedar Streets
Cost: Free
Kids ages 2 to 12 can bounce, slide and drive their way
into automotive fun! Stop by the kids’ area to engage your
little auto enthusiast in festival fun. Enjoy auto inspired
crafts, games and prizes. Don’t forget to pick up your ACD
Bingo card to fill out during Saturday’s parade and return
completed back to the kids area for prizes. Thanks to our
sponsors this is a free event! This area is for Kids up to 12
years of age. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Speakeasy 2016
presented by the Auburn Moose Family Center
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: Auburn Moose Family Center, located at 10th
and Main Streets
Cost: Free
Food, spirits and a place to relax. Guests
are welcome and encouraged.
Cruise-In Concert
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Time: Live music from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: Courthouse Square
Cost: Free
presented by the
Enjoy live music around the courthouse square while you check
out the cars and connect with friends. With performances by
crowd favorites Chris Worth and Big Caddy Daddy, this familyfriendly lineup is sure to have you dancing in the streets!
Official Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival Beer Tent
presented by Main Street Bistro with a portion of proceeds to
benefit the ACD Festival
Time: Starts at 5:00 p.m.
Location: On the corner of 7th and Main Streets near
Main Event Stage
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Take in the sights, relax with friends and grab a cold one from
Main Street Bistro. Enjoy our live music, beautiful cars and friends
and wet your whistle while you walk. New this year, enjoy our
signature drink- An ACD Festival Wine Slushie in a collector cup.
Saturday, September 3rd
National Military History Center
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: National Military History Center
Cost: $3 for Veterans; $7 for all others and includes admission
Start the morning out with a delicious breakfast and take
a stroll through the National Military History Center and
Kruse Automotive & Carriage Museum! Admission for the
breakfast benefit includes a visit to both museums.
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Annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club Car Show
presented by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Eckhart Park
Cost: $5 for adults; $3 for children; 3 and under are free
Come see 300 classic cars in beautiful Eckhart Park. Food is
available in the park with activities for kids from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Duesy Walk 5K & 11K presented by American Volkssport
Time: Start anytime between 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. and complete
the walk by 3:00 p.m.
Location: Starts and ends at DeKalb Health
Cost: Free to public, AVA Members $3 for AVA credit
Starting and ending at DeKalb Health, this walk will take you
past 18th century homes, wooded areas and parks. The walk
is rated 1+ and is suitable for both strollers and wheelchairs.
NEW! Inaugural Antique and Fine Living Show
National Military History Museum
Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 p.m.
Location: National Military History Center
Cost: $5 per person
presented by the
Enjoy a first class Antique Show in style. Entry into both museums
is included in the ticket price. Tickets can be purchased at the
National Military History Center or by calling (260) 927-9144.
Email events@dvkfoundation.org for more information. Proceeds to
benefit the National Military History Museum and Youth for Christ.
NEW! Cars and Coffee presented by Auctions America
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Auburn Auction Park
Cost: Free
Spend this special Saturday morning with us during the
Auburn Fall Collector Car Auction! Cruise in to the Auburn
Auction Park for a morning of all things automotive; join likeminded enthusiasts to kick tires, talk shop and enjoy plenty
of automotive eye candy, all over a cup of coffee provided by
Cupbearer Cafe! Beat the morning rush and enjoy the auction
following the morning brew. Anything with a motor is welcome,
including classics, moderns, concepts, customs, motorcycles
& more and as always, this Cars and Coffee is free to attend!
Auctions America Auburn Fall Collector Car Weekend
Time: Auction begins at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Auburn Auction Park
Cost: $50 for full event pass, including
parking. $15 for daily admission
Worldwide Auctioneers 9th annual The Auburn Auction
Time: Bidder Registration and Vehicle Preview from 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.; Bidder Registration Open Bar available in VIP Section
from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Live Auction beginning at
6:00 p.m.
Location: National Auto & Truck Museum
Cost: Museum Donation - Adults $8 / Children (ages 5-12)
$4 (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) to view museum cars. $8/$4
museum donation for The Auburn Auction beginning at 6 p.m.
(limited seating). $150 includes catalogue and VIP seating
passes for two (limited seating). Bidder registration is $150
and includes two VIP seating passes and a catalogue.
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Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival 5K presented by Lakewood
Park Christian School
Time: Race begins at our “cooler start time” 9:00 a.m.; Race Day
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Location: Begin at 16th & Main Street, follows most of the parade
route and ends at the courthouse.
Cost: Early Registration by August 19th; $20 and guarantees
a tech t-shirt; Registration after August 19th; $25.
Prizes awarded to top three males and females for each
runners age group and first place overall male and
female runners. Walkers are welcome to participate. Visit
lakewoodparkchristianschool.com or runrace.net to register.
Email mleitner@lakewoodpark.org with any questions.
Auburn Historic Tour presented by the Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Festival
Time: Saturday tours start at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m.
and 4:00 p.m.
Location: Leave from the DeKalb County Fairgrounds at Union
and 11th Streets
Cost: $5 per person
Take a trip back in time as you travel the tree-lined streets of
Auburn in a comfortable 15-passenger air conditioned bus.
Learn the history associated with Auburn’s manufacturing
boom in the early 1900s. Find out how the Eckhart Carriage
Company evolved into the Auburn Automobile Company. See
the legacy Charles Eckhart left to the city of Auburn in the form
of two beautiful historic buildings. Tour lasts 45 minutes.
Connecting Rods Lunch presented by the Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Cost: $15 per person and reservations are required
Did your parent, grandparent, great-grandparent or acquaintance
work for the Auburn Automobile Company, Duesenberg, Inc., Cord
Corporation, or Auburn Cord Duesenberg Company? If so, this is
a special luncheon for you to join with other people from around
the globe with similar connections to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Automobile Museum! Reservations required and can be made by
contacting the Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Automobile Museum at (260) 925-1444.
Cruise-In Cuisine presented by The Fort Wayne Food Trucks
Time: Starts at 11 a.m.
Location: Main Street at 8th Street
Cost: Varies by vendor
See page 56 for description.
Pre-Parade Entertainment presented by the Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Festival
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Courthouse Square
Cost: Free
Come and enjoy performances by The Auburn Community
Band and DeKalb High School Show Choir as you get
ready to enjoy the Parade of Classics in the heart of the city.
There is no better viewing spot than downtown Auburn!
Kiddie Cruisers Activity Area presented by the Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Festival
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: 7th and Cedar Streets
Cost: Free
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Kids ages 2 to 12 can bounce, slide and drive their way
into automotive fun! Stop by the kids’ area to engage your
little auto enthusiast in festival fun. Enjoy auto inspired
crafts, games and prizes. Don’t forget to pick up your ACD
Bingo card to fill out during Saturday’s parade and return
completed back to the kids area for prizes. Thanks to our
sponsors this is a free event! This area is for Kids up to 12
years of age. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
NEW! Market on 6th presented by Possibilities on the Road
Time: 12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Location: 6th Street between Jackson and Main Streets
Cost: Free
Do you enjoy vintage, high quality handmade items,
repurposed items, jewelry, artisan foods, boutique style
fashion and unique home décor? Then we’ve got just
the thing for you! Market on 6th promises to be a unique
experience for both visitors and residents alike!
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Parade of Classics presented by The Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Club and ACD Festival
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: See Parade Route on page 40-41
Cost: Free
ACD Club members from around the world drive their magnificent
classic cars through the streets of Auburn. These beautifullypainted, chrome-laden Auburns, Cords and Duesenbergs are a
sight you will not want to miss. After the parade, these classics are
parked around the Courthouse Square for your viewing pleasure.
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Fast and Fabulous in Downtown Auburn presented by Dream
Makers Automotive and the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: Courthouse Square
Cost: $25 per car with pre-registration required
by contacting Dream Makers Automotive
Join us to welcome the classics of tomorrow to Auburn as we
invite exotic and luxury modern masterpieces to join us around
the courthouse square. You’ll see Ferraris and Lamborghinis,
McLarens and more! Car owners can pre-register with Dream
Makers Automotive at Jared@dreammakersautomotive.
com or by calling (260) 338-1937. Check out acdfestival.
org for more information and registration information. Follow
our Facebook Event page to keep up with all the action.
Proud to support the 60th ACD Festival
As part of the Fast and Fabulous fun,
enjoy the following events:
Miss Auburn Cord Duesenberg Pageant presented by the
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival and pageant committee
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Main Event Stage Willennar Hall
Cost: Pre-registration required for participants; $12.50
per person or Free with Museum Admission
The road to Miss America begins in Auburn, Indiana, as
we crown our very own Miss Auburn Cord Duesenberg!
Join us to watch contestants compete for scholarships on
our museum stage through various areas of competition
including talent and on-stage interviews. Check out
acdfestival.org for more information and registration.
LEGACY’S
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NEW! Party in the Plaza presented by the Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Education & Exhibit Plaza at the Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Cost: $30 per person
Join us as we celebrate the newest addition to the Auburn
Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum’s campus with live
music, cash bar, food, and fun. For tickets call the Museum
at (260) 925-1444 or info@automobilemuseum.org.
Old School Tailgate Games presented by the Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Festival
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Main Street between 6th and 7th Streets
Cost: Free for spectators, contestants require pre-registration
Join us for corn hole, ladder ball, giant jenga and more! These
fun family-friendly games take on a whole new level of fun when
there are prizes involved! We’ll be hosting amateur competitions
for great prizes including cash and festival memorabilia!
Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. with the tournaments starting
at 5:30 p.m. Check out acdfestival.org for more information.
Fast and Fabulous Concert presented by the Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Festival
Time: Live music from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Location: Courthouse Square
Cost: Free
Enjoy live music around the courthouse square while
you check out fabulous cars and connect with friends!
With performances by The Freak Brothers and Urban
Legend, you’re sure to be dancing in the streets!
CLASSIC! The Gatsby Gala Ball presented by the Auburn
Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Time: 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Location: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Cost: $30 for Museum members, $50 for non-members
Grab your dancing shoes and your flapper dress to dance the night
away. Live big band music, cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres.
Fast and Fabulous Fireworks Spectacular presented by the
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Courthouse Square
Cost: Free
You’ll be sure to have a blast as you enjoy our Fireworks
Spectacular over downtown Auburn! We’re taking the
festivities up a notch and ending the night with a bang!
Sunday, September 4th
National Military History Center Pancake
and Sausage Breakfast
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: National Military History Center
Cost: $3 for Veterans, $7 for all others and includes admission
See page 57 for description.
Auctions America Auburn Fall Collector Car Weekend
Time: Auction begins at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Auburn Auction Park
Cost: $50 for full event pass, including
parking. $15 for daily admission
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CLASSIC! Annual Arts & Crafts Show presented by the
Downtown Auburn Business Association
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Auburn
Cost: Free
Come and enjoy the beautiful sights of the 35th annual Arts
& Crafts Show. Vendors will display a variety of arts and
crafts for your shopping pleasure. Featuring wood, pottery,
ceramics, stained glass and seasonal decor, this event is
hosted by Downtown Auburn Business Association. Vendor
information is available online at daba4auburn.org.
Auburn Historic Tour presented by the Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Festival
Time: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.
and 2:00 p.m.
Location: Leave from the DeKalb County Fairgrounds at Union
and 11th Streets
Cost: $5 per person
See page 58 for description.
Classic City Historic Home Tour presented by the Auburn
Cord Duesenberg Festival and Tri-Kappa Sorority
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Various locations around downtown Auburn
Cost: $5 per person per home or $10 for all homes
Tri-Kappa of Auburn is teaming up with the ACD Festival for
the annual Classic City Historic Home Tour. All of the homes
on the tour have a fascinating connection to the automotive or
carriage history of the city. Tickets for sale at the Tri Kappa booth
at the Downtown Craft Show or at each home on the tour.
NEW! Inaugural Antique and Fine Living ShowCocktail Premier Reception presented by the National Military
History Museum
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m.
Location: National Military History Center
Cost: $5 per person
Enjoy a first class Antique Show in style. Entry into both museums
is included in the ticket price. Tickets can be purchased at the
National Military History Center or by calling (260) 927-9144.
Email events@dvkfoundation.org for more information. Proceeds to
benefit the National Military History Museum and Youth for Christ.
Enjoy Auburn All Year Long
The Auburn Auto Heritage Trail presented by the ACD
Festival and DeKalb County Visitors Bureau
Date: Year Round
Location: Throughout Downtown Auburn
Cost: Free
The Auburn Auto Heritage Trail is the latest way to immerse
yourself in the rich history of Auburn’s automotive past, while
embracing the technology of the future. The Auto Heritage
trail highlights 10 distinct locations throughout Auburn with
a significant tie to the automotive heritage. Walk, bike or
drive the trail by simply accessing the tour at acdfestival.
org/historic-tour. You’ll find information on each and an
integrated map to guide your way. Continue to visit the
trail each time you’re in Auburn for additional content and
locations. The Auto Heritage Tour is a partnership between
the ACD Festival and the DeKalb Visitors Bureau to honor the
Festival’s 60th anniversary and Indiana’s Bicentennial year.
The Magic of Metal- Sculptures on the Square III
presented by Auburn Arts Commission
Date: June 6th-September 15th
Location: Throughout Downtown Auburn
Cost: Free
Strawberries in the Park Festival presented by the Auburn
Garden Club
Date/Time: Held annually on the third Wednesday in June from
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Downtown Auburn
The Magic of Metal is the third in a series of free, outdoor exhibits
of contemporary American Sculpture in Downtown Auburn
presented by the Auburn Arts Commission. The sculptures
honor the importance of metal in the history of DeKalb County
and Indiana during Indiana’s Bicentennial Year. This juried
exhibition of public art features the work of 15 professional
Midwestern sculptors and is family-friendly and easily accessible.
Delicious homemade strawberry shortcakes, children’s
activities, clowns, music, community and family fun!
For more information, call (260) 925-0126.
Weekly Bingo presented by National Military History Museum
Date: Year Round Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
doors open at 3pm, pull tabs 4pm, ash trays 6pm and early
birds 6:30pm
Location: National Military History Museum
Join us each week to play Bingo at the wonderful
National Military History Museum. CASH PRIZES?
We Love Auburn! Yarn Bombing Fun presented by Auburn
Development Advisory Committee
Date: February and March
Location: Downtown Auburn
Crochet, knit, arm knit or think beyond the needle.....Help us
keep Auburn cozy this winter! Knit now and wrap up Auburn
starting February 1st. Visit ADACInc.org to join the fun!
First Fridays presented by Auburn Development
Advisory Committee
Date: The First Friday of each month all year long
Location: Downtown Auburn
Join us in downtown Auburn on the First Friday of each
month for extended shopping hours, family friendly fun
and unique experiences. Each month will have a unique
theme and great fun! Plus join us at Jeremiah’s for an
adults only afterhours event that is sure to impress.
DeKalb Outdoor Theatre
Date/Time: May-September
Location: Center Street, just south of 15th Street
Hosting cultural, educational and entertainment activities all
summer long! Check out dekalboutdoortheater.org for full
schedule of events.For more information call (260) 925-0126.
Auburn Spring Auction presented by Auctions America
Date/Time: May 2016
Location: Auctions America’s Auburn Auction Park
Engage with the Antique Automotive Club of America,
watch the live auction and enjoy family fun! Visit
auctionsamerica.com for more information.
Discover Historic Auburn presented by the Downtown Auburn
Business Association
Date/Time: Sunday May 15, 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Location: Downtown Auburn
Enjoy a full day of activities including live
entertainment, culinary delights, shopping, art, tours,
free admission to museums and so much more! Visit
discoveringhistoricauburn.com for more information.
DABA Annual Art Display presented by Downtown Auburn
Business Association
Date: June through September
Location: Downtown Auburn Business District
Each year local artists share their talents and support
downtown Auburn. DABA works each year to create
an outdoor art display that is unique and whimsical.
Visit daba4auburn.org for more information.
CycleFest presented by Auburn Moose Lodge
Date: TBD
Cost: Contact lodge566@mooseunits.org for more information
Monthly Cruise-Ins presented by the DeKalb Chamber
Partnership and Downtown Auburn Business Association
Date/Time: The third Thursday every month each summer (until
October) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Around the Courthouse Square at Cedar and 7th Street
Music, door prizes and loads of family fun. For
more information, visit daba4auburn.org.
Annual Garden Walk presented by the DeKalb Show Choirs
Date/Time: Third weekend in July, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 advance purchase, $6 day of event
Tour various gardens in peak bloom around DeKalb
County. Local gardens of all styles will inspire and
impress. Proceeds go to the DeKalb Show Choirs.
84th Annual DeKalb County Free Fall Fair
Date/Time: September 28 to October 3, all-day event
Location: Downtown Auburn and County Fairgrounds
Cost: Free
Come enjoy carnival rides, foods, games, national and
local entertainment, 4-H and livestock shows, parades and
tractor pulls, not to mention Indiana’s largest merchant
tent. For more information, visit dekalbcountyfair.org.
Christmas Parade presented by Downtown Auburn
Business Association
Date: Tuesday before Thanksgiving
Location: Courthouse Square
Enter a float, dance group, horse drawn wagon/sleigh, car,
choir, band, civic organization, church group, school group, etc.
(No Santas or Mrs. Clauses, please.) Use lights and make your
entry shine! For more information, visit daba4auburn.org. Girls Night Out presented by Downtown Auburn
Business Association
Date/Time: One Thursday each month year round
Location: Downtown Auburn
An exclusive late night look at local shops, boutiques,
businesses and eateries in downtown Auburn. Get out
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‘The Queen of Diamonds’: A perfect fit for the ACD Festival weekend, this 1933 Duesenberg Model J Berline with coachwork by
Franay headlines Auctions America’s Auburn Fall sale, August 31 – September 4 at the Auburn Auction Park.
PROFILE
45+ YEARS STRONG
Auctions America’s Auburn Fall Collector Car Weekend
is one for the Automotive Bucket List
article and photography by Auctions America
A Labor Day weekend tradition
spanning more than 45 years,
Auctions America’s Auburn Fall
event is one of the country’s premier
celebrations of the hobby, and the
longest running event in collector
car auction history. Each year, the
historic Auburn Auction Park plays
host to a 900+ collector car auction
featuring a diverse roster of classics,
hot rods, exotics, muscle cars and
more. From the entry-level collector
through to the veteran hobbyist, the
auction caters to enthusiasts of all
stripes, spanning a broad range of
makes, eras and price points, as well
as select automobilia.
In addition to five days of auction
excitement, the Auburn Fall program
also includes a car corral and swap
meet, unique vendors, celebrity
appearances and thrill-seeking
automotive themed activities,
providing fun for the whole family.
A new addition to this year’s
schedule is a Saturday morning
Cars & Coffee meet, whereby those
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bringing a classic car for display
will receive a complimentary event
pass for two to the weekend’s
festivities. If celebrity-spotting
is more your style, Bill Goldberg
of WWE fame and automobile
aficionado, will be onsite and
signing autographs on September 3.
2016 Highlights
Perfectly matched to the Auburn
Cord Duesenberg (ACD) Festival
weekend, this year’s Auburn Fall sale
will once again be headlined by an
ACD trifecta. The stunning trio is
highlighted by the 1933 Duesenberg
Model J Berline, chassis no. 2385,
with coachwork by renowned
Parisian coachbuilder, Franay.
Affectionately dubbed ‘The Queen of
Diamonds’ in reference to the car’s
first owner, the Countess Proceri,
the former Mabel Boll, the car is one
of very few surviving Dusenbergs
with coachwork built outside of the
United States, and the only surviving
Franay body on the Model J chassis.
The group also includes a 1929
Auburn 8-90 Cabriolet, striking in
red and black, and offered with pride
in the city of its birth, along with a
highly original, award-winning 1937
Cord 812 S/C Phaeton.
What You Need to Know
The Auburn Fall Collector Car
Weekend returns to the Auburn
Auction Park, August 31 –
September 4. Event passes are
available for $50 per person
(including parking), with daily
admission available for $15
per person. Auctions America
Auburn Auction Park
5536 County Rd. 11A
Auburn, Indiana 46706
(877) 906-2437
auctionsamerica.com
info@auctionsamerica.com
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Looking for quick and fun
transportation during the ACD
Festival? Hop on our Grande
Old Tyme Trolley for a ride that is
spacious and authentic. The trolley
features tall ceilings and wide aisles
for easy access and unique seating for
our passengers’ comfort. Relax with
an ice cold bottled water and enjoy
Auburn in comfort. The trolley will
stop in downtown Auburn at 9th and
Jackson Streets, swing by the Auburn
Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum,
then head out to the Auctions America
Auction Park. And talk about going
green...this trolley can get nearly 300
passenger-miles per gallon!
How do you catch the trolley?
Simply visit one of the trolley stops
listed above and shown on the map and
hop on. The trolley is free, fun and fast. It will
stop at each location approximately every 30 minutes. Visit these fine local merchants at
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West 7th Street • State Road 8, Auburn
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AUBURN MARTIAL ARTS CENTER • CAMBELL & FETTER BANK
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL • DOLLAR GENERAL
DUNHAMS SPORTS • FAMILY VIDEO • GAMES SPOT
GENERAL NUTRITION CORPORATION • GLIK’S • H&R BLOCK
HUNGRY HOWIE’S • KROGER • LAN’S NAIL SALON
LEGACY’S HALLMARK • LOW BOB’S TOBACCO • MIRROR IMAGE
PEKING BUFFET • PEOPLELINK STAFFING • RADIO SHACK
REGIS SALON • GOODWILL • SUBWAY • FARMERS INSURANCE
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Convenient location adjacent to
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Cheers to the Festival: Red, White & Wine at Night
presented by the
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Join the ACD Festival for its annual Cheers to the Festival fundraiser and
celebration. This year’s theme of “Red, White & Wine at Night” will immerse
guests (dressed in red and white, of course) in the beauty and charm of
Auburn’s very own winery. Take a drive to the country and enjoy live music,
heavy hors d’oeuvres and complimentary wine tastings. This casual night out
is the perfect start to this fabulous week. Space is limited. Register online at
acdfestival.org or contact the ACD Festival office at information@acdfestival.org
for more information.
Photography by Tony Franz Photography and Nicholas J. Photography
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Date: August 27, 2016
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Byler Lane Winery
Cost: $50 per person
Downtown Cruise-In
presented by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival in partnership with Dream
Makers Automotive
Auburn is THE place to be for the popular ACD Festival Friday night
Downtown Cruise-In. The downtown streets are closed for this unique
gathering of worldwide visitors all here to see the diverse mix of over 600
automobiles. Bring your vehicle for display and stroll around the historic
Auburn Courthouse as you take in the sights and sounds. Fill your tank with
food from surrounding area food trucks. Enjoy our ice cream social, kids’
activities, the official festival beer tent and live music all night. Local musical
favorites, Chris Worth and Big Caddy Daddy, are sure to have you dancing in
the streets. This family-friendly event is always a crowd favorite. Follow our
event page on Facebook to keep up on all the fun at facebook.com/acdfestival.
Date: September 2, 2016
Time: Vehicle parking and
registration begins at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Courthouse Square
Cost: $10 per vehicle, spectators
free
Photography by Tony Franz Photography and Nicholas J. Photography
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Fast and Fabulous in Downtown Auburn
presented by
Dream Makers Automotive and the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Welcome the classics of tomorrow to Auburn as we invite exotic and luxury
modern masterpieces to join us around the courthouse square. You’ll see
Ferraris and Lamborghinis, McLarens and more! Enjoy live music by The Freak
Brothers and Urban Legend, your favorite food trucks and tailgate games. End
the night with a bang at our fireworks spectacular. Check out acdfestival.org
for more information and registration information. Follow our Facebook Event
page to keep up with all the action at facebook.com/acdfestival.
Photography by Tony Franz Photography and Nicholas J. Photography
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Date: September 3, 2016
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: Courthouse Square
Cost: $25 per car with pre-
registration required by
contacting Dream Makers
Automotive
Inaugural Antique and Fine Living Show
at the
National Military History Center
Labor Day Weekend
Admission to this event gives you entrance to both of our museums!
Cocktail Premiere Reception:
Thursday, September 1, 2016* 6pm-10pm
Show Dates:
Friday, September 2, 2016* 9am-6pm
Saturday, September 3, 2016* 9am-6pm
Sunday, September 4, 2016* 10am-4pm
Regular entry fee is $5.00 per person
includes museum access
*
The Cocktail Premiere Reception is
$30.00 per person, giving you access to
our museums, hors d’oeuvres, 2 drink
tickets and entertainment.
Come listen to the “Kruse Boys” give
history of the ACD Festival.
Tickets can be purchased at the National
Military History Center or by calling
(260) 927-9144 for more information.
Proceeds to benefit both:
National Military History Center
5634 Country Road 11A | Auburn, Indiana 46706
Along I-69 at Exit 326
(260) 927-9144 | nationalmilitaryhistorycenter.org
Events at dvkfoundation.org
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As is the case with many
festivals, the Auburn Cord
Duesenberg Festival, while steeped
in tradition, is always exploring ways
to expand our reach and attract new
enthusiasts. One such opportunity
came to us in 2015 as we explored
hosting our first Miss Auburn Cord
Duesenberg pageant. At first glance,
one might find it hard to see the
connection of hosting a pageant
that acts as a preliminary step to
the famed Miss America pageant
and our love for classic cars. Upon
further evaluation, the parallels can
shine like that coveted crown.
The Miss America pageant began
in the 1920s, the same time the
Auburns, Cords and Duesenbergs
were in their heyday with the
Auburn Automobile Company. The
pageant and its preliminary events
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focus on maximizing the potential
of young women, with an emphasis
on style, service, scholarship and
success. The women involved in
this organization hone their skills in
communication with a commitment
to service that is unmatched. We
have been so impressed with the
overall event, but most importantly
the selection of Taylor Knox as the
first Miss Auburn Cord Duesenberg
couldn’t be a better fit.
Knox was born and raised in
Auburn and graduated from DeKalb
High School. She earned her
bachelor’s degree in just three years
from Grand Valley State University
with a degree in political science and
history. “I chose the Miss America
program to enhance my professional
strengths. I have been prepared
in numerous ways for my career—
FROM L TO R: Contestants at this year’s
Miss Indiana Pageant; Taylor Knox
preparing to ride in a Cord for the Miss
Indiana Parade in Zionsville, Indiana.;
The 2015 Miss Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Taylor Knox
improved public speaking, interview
and resume-building skills—which
have all been instrumental in
developing my confidence,” says
Knox. We couldn’t agree more! In
just one short year, we have been
impressed beyond our imagination
with Knox and can’t wait to see
where the future takes her. Knox
has set the bar high for all future
Miss Auburn Cord Duesenbergs and
expanded the festival’s reach and
exposure like never before. There
really is something for everyone at
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THE
MUSEUMS
MUSEUMS
MUSEUMS
Known as the “Hub of Transportation Heritage,” Auburn is proud to be home to
some of the finest museums in the world. The six museums in Auburn (with nine total
in DeKalb County) house some of the most impressive automotive and transportation
artifacts in the world. The DeKalb Alliance of Museums offers a Passport Ticket which
discounts general admission prices after you purchase a regular admission at the first
museum you attend. You won’t want to miss a single one of these precious gems that
are the crown jewels of Auburn.
The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
(260) 925-1444 • automobilemuseum.org
exhibit of Duesenberg automobiles on public display in
the world!
It all started with the Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Automobile Museum. A National Historic Landmark,
the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum has
welcomed nearly two million visitors from all 50 states
and from over 40 countries since the museum opened its
doors on Saturday, July 6, 1974. It inhabits the former
Auburn Automobile Company’s national headquarters
building, a place where history was made over 75 years
ago! Many of the Auburn and Cord automobiles you see
driving around Auburn each Labor Day weekend were
designed and developed in this very building.
The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
is part of an elite group. Less than five percent of
the nation’s nearly 17,500 museums have achieved
accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums.
The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum is
one of only two automobile museums that is accredited.
MSNBC News named the Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Automobile Museum one of the “Top Ten Gearhead
Destinations in the United States.” It is easy for visitors
to see why the museum has received such high national
praise. This automotive mecca exhibits over 120 cars
ranging from 1894 to 1999 and automotive displays on
three floors. The museum has the greatest and most
extensive collection of Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg
automobiles in the world, and features the largest
72 All Things Auburn
Much has happened from the time the museum opened
in 1974, but one thing that has not changed has been the
museum’s dedication to promoting Auburn’s legendary
automotive heritage on a national level. A visit to Auburn
must include a visit to the nationally-acclaimed Auburn
Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum.
Hours:
Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday and
Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission:
Adults $12.50; Students $7.50; Children under 6 years
free; Group and family rates available
National Auto and Truck Museum (NATM)
(260) 925-9100 • natmus.org
NATM is housed in the former factory building of
the Auburn Automobile Company. The museum’s
emphasis is on post World War II cars, muscle cars,
trucks, vehicles from 1908 “high wheelers” and current
production pickups. Come tour the International Gallery
of Trucks and engines, plus a model car/truck and
toy collection.
Hours:
Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Winter Hours for January
and February, Thursday and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Adults $8; Children $4
Kruse Automotive & Carriage Museum
(260) 927-9144 • dvkfoundation.org
The Kruse Automotive & Carriage Museum features
a variety of vehicles to entertain the whole family.
Enjoy the classic beauty of a Duesenberg and feel
an adrenaline rush looking at the aerodynamic lines
of an Indy race car, all under one roof. Admire the
workmanship and ingenuity of antique carriages and get
an up-close look at cars including your TV and movie
favorites. You can also view one of the world’s finest
collections of custom hot rods, built by Carl Casper.
Hours:
Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Year’s Day
Admission:
Adults $10; Seniors $8; Youth 7-12 years old $6; Active
Military and Service Veterans $4; Children 6 and under
and World War II Veterans free
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Early Ford V-8 Museum
(260) 927-8022 • fordv8foundation.org The Early Ford V-8 Museum will take you back in time to catch a
glimpse of life in the 1930s, ‘40s, and ‘50s. The museum specializes
in Ford Motor Company vehicles made between 1932 and 1953,
including Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, commercial vehicles, tractors and
Ford Industrial engines. This addition to automotive history houses
artifacts, memorabilia, technical displays, literature and some of the
vehicles that honor the Ford Motor Company and its influence on
automotive and American history. The museum currently has 8,000
square feet of display area providing a rich educational experience to
those who remember the vehicles of the 1932 to 1953 era and those
who want to know more about them.
Hours:
Monday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Tuesday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Groups available anytime by
appointment (special rates available)
Admission:
Adults $5; Seniors $4; Children 7-12 $3; Children under 7 and foundation members and spouses free
Location:
2181 General Doolittle Drive, Auburn, IN 46706
National Military History Center
(260) 927-9144 • nationalmilitaryhistorycenter.org
The History Center offers a compelling living history,
alive with the sights, sounds and equipment that have
defined America’s military encounters. The museum
complex spotlights over 150 World War II military
vehicles and thousands of uniforms, weapons and
smaller artifacts.
Hours:
Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Closed Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Year’s Day
Admission:
Adults $10; Seniors $8; Youth (7-12 years old) $6; Active
Military and Service Veterans $4; Children 6 and under
and World War II Veterans free
Hoosier Air Museum
(260) 927-0443 or (260) 927-1050 • hoosierairmuseum.org
The Hoosier Air Museum is a showcase for historical
aircraft and various types of aviation memorabilia.
Committed to preserving the history of military aviation,
the museum provides a facility where visitors can view
historic aircraft and learn about the individuals who
designed, built, flew and maintained them. Vintage
and military aircraft include two World War I French
Nieuport fighters and a Cobra Helicopter.
Hours:
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday;
Closed December 15 to March 15
Admission:
Adults $5, Children $4, under age 11 free (large group
tours exception) 74 All Things Auburn
ACD Festival Guide
Located in a former factory building of the Auburn Automobile Company
directly behind the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Enjoy cars built in the
tradition of the Auburn
Automobile Company,
including outstanding
examples of postwar cars.
Our Truck exhibits range
from 1907 to modern
concept trucks, the truck
heritage of the City of
Auburn and its McIntyre
Company, which built a
full range of trucks from
1907 until about 1915.
NATM also features toy
and model cars and
trucks ranging in age
from 1894 to the present.
Additional exhibits of
toys and models are
located in showcases
throughout the museum.
Permanent home of
Futurliner #10- The first
truck to be registered
on the Historical Vehicle
Association Registry.
1000 Gordon M Buehrig Pl. | Auburn, IN 46706 | (260) 925-9100 | info@natmus.org | natmus.org
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BA SIC INFO
All Things Auburn is the most complete and accurate
source for ACD Festival information. For up-to-date
changes or questions, call the festival office at (260)
925-3600 or visit acdfestival.org. Board members and
volunteers are also happy to assist guests.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
For the safety of our guests and their property,
we prohibit pets, bicycles, skateboards, scooters,
unauthorized vendors and golf carts.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
ACD FESTIVAL OFFICIAL SOUVENIRS
The ACD Festival’s annual poster created by local
artist John Souder is depicted on t-shirts and various
souvenirs. These items and more are available near the
Festival Event Tent located on 8th and Main Streets.
Merchandise may also be purchased at the museum gift
shops. Only items purchased at these sites benefit the
ACD Festival.
In case of emergency, please dial 9-1-1. For nonemergency questions or concerns, please contact:
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival............. (260) 925-3600
Auburn Police Department......................... (260) 920-3200
Auburn Fire Department............................. (260) 920-3200
DeKalb County Sheriff................................ (260) 925-3365
DeKalb Health............................................. (260) 925-4600
PARKING
Ample parking is available throughout downtown
and into the residential area. Select areas will be
reserved at times depending upon events and will be
clearly marked. If a vehicle is parked in a reserved or
restricted area without permission, it will be towed at
the owner’s expense. Handicap parking for downtown
events is available at the lot on the corner of 7th and
Jackson streets.
Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Automobile Museum................................... (260) 925-1444
Early Ford V-8 Foundation & Museum...... (260) 927-8022
National Auto & Truck Museum................ (260) 925-9100
National Military History Center/
Kruse Auto Museums................................. (260) 927-9144
Hoosier Air Museum.................................. (260) 927-0443
DeKalb County Visitors Bureau................. (260) 927-1499
RESTROOMS
Restroom facilities are located in the courthouse and
east on 8th Street near the Cruise in Cuisine.
DeKalb Chamber Partnership.................... (260) 925-2100
OUR SPONSORS
Title Sponsors
Metal Technologies
Media Sponsors
Sponsors
Mediacom
DeKalb Health
Omni Source
WANE TV
Auctions America
Worldwide Auctioneers
Metal X
Oak Partners
Bralin Laser
76 All Things Auburn
Thank
You!
The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
would like to thank our
“Friends of the Festival” for 2016
If you would like to be a “Friend of the Festival”
contact the festival office at 260-925-3600
or information@acdfestival.org
Friends of the Festival
Chris and Amy Schweitzer
Jim and Ann Finchum
Barbara and Vincent Pietracatella
Big Red Sports
Bill and Mary Hohler
Bill Smith Family
Burt & Elsie Dickman
Business Impressions, INC.
Cameron and Mary Moore
Cameron Peterson
Community State Bank
Craig Bassett
Dan McFarland
Roger and Diane Jernigan
Ed Kase
Fred Pratt
G. William Fishering
Garrett State Bank
Gary Scheumann
George Glaze
Glenn Peterson
Hampton Inn - Auburn
Heather Krebs
Insurance Trustees, INC.
James and Janet Clyde
Jeremiah’s Brewed Awakenings
Jerry L and Karen Houlton
Jody Leibing
John and Lorrie Pontius
John Bools
John Bry
John and Tracy Maloy
John Voss
Keith Zeller
Kendra Klink
Kerry and Leslie Peel
Kyley Gillenwater
Laura Brinkman
Marty and Marsha Fowler
Mike and Sarah Payne
Mike Boswell
Mike Huffman
Mike Ley
Mike Liebing
Nick Scheumann
Pat Leahy
Patch and Terri Hines
Paul Richardson
Rob and Lynn Hanes
Ruth Randinelli
Sid and Belva Meyer
Terence E. Adderley
Teresa Harmeyer
Tim Musser
Tom and Jill Lee
Troy and Kari Ackerman
Vincent and Kathleen Quinn
William Cord - Hummel
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Lodging
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Ben Davis.....................................................................................33
Best Deal Auto Sales...................................................................42
Derek Motorcar Co.........................................................................9
Greer Performance.......................................................................71
SweetCars.com............................................................................80
Worldwide Auctioneers................................................................20
Auburn Hotel................................................................................52
Hotel Fort Wayne...........................................................................2
Oakwood Resort..........................................................................59
Business/ Misc.
3Rivers Federal Credit Union......................................................31
Auburn Abstract Company Inc....................................................52
Auburn Arts Commission............................................................46
Auburn Essential Services..........................................................49
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Briner Building Inc......................................................................34
Business People Magazine..........................................................39
Certified Burglar & Fire Alarm Systems......................................71
Community Development Corporation of Northeast Indiana.....24
Deco Illusions, LLC.....................................................................65
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Oak Partners Inc..........................................................................47
PNC Bank.....................................................................................43
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Republic Services........................................................................38
Shelter Insurance.........................................................................38
Smith, Smith & Rayle, PC............................................................57
Summit Sweeping........................................................................42
Taylor Rental................................................................................24
Team Quality Services.................................................................38
The Hicksville Bank....................................................................71
Education
Lakewood Park Christian School................................................31
Healthcare
Auburn Dental Associates...........................................................79
DeKalb Health...............................................................28-29, OBC
DeWald Northeast Dental Group.................................................32
Parkview Physicians Group...........................................................7
Vision Source Innovative...............................................................9
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Manufacturing
Bralin Laser..................................................................................21
C&A Tool......................................................................................55
Metal Technologies, Inc......................................................... 14-15
Metal X.........................................................................................21
Omni Source................................................................................26
Shawnee Constructions & Engineering........................................3
Steel Dynamics Inc....................................................................IFC
Therma-Tru Doors.......................................................................35
Restaurant/Food/ Beverage
Applebee’s....................................................................................46
Auburn House of Pancakes.........................................................49
Byler Lane Winery.......................................................................32
Duesy’s Sports Bar and Grille.......................................................2
Gays Hops-N-Schnapps...............................................................17
Mad Anthony Brewing Company................................................53
Mitchell’s Sports & Neighborhood Grill......................................45
Red River Steak & BBQ.................................................................2
Shopping
Atrium Artists..............................................................................51
Auburn Atrium MarketPlace........................................................51
Auburn Plaza................................................................................64
Big Red Sports.............................................................................52
Carbaugh Jewelers......................................................................53
Essentials & Frosting...................................................................51
Expressions Gallery.....................................................................51
Gallery 326...................................................................................17
Glenbrook Square........................................................................19
Hallmark Legacy’s ......................................................................59
Heavenly Creations......................................................................71
Kim’s Korner Music & More..........................................................9
Lyn-Maree’s Boutique..................................................................53
Paper Gourmet.............................................................................51
Tails: Gently Used Books............................................................51
The Olive Twist...........................................................................53
The Sprinkling Can.....................................................................53
Vintage Images & Antiques.........................................................38
Tourism/Entertainment
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum...........................1
Auctions America.................................................................. 62-63
City of Angola..............................................................................25
DeKalb County Visitors Bureau..................................................75
Downtown Auburn Business Association...................................71
National Auto & Truck Museum..................................................75
National Military History Center.................................................69
TMS Ventures..............................................................................45
WANE TV......................................................................................5
We’re so glad to have you as part of our rich legacy,
as well as our exiting future. Since the first ACD Festival
over Labor Day weekend in 1956, Auburn has been
welcoming automotive enthusiasts from all over the
world. On behalf of the ACD Festival, I would like to
thank the many sponsors, advertisers, supporters and
volunteers who have a hand in making this the World’s
Greatest Classic Car Show and Festival® year after year.
I hope you’ve enjoyed the All Things Auburn event guide again this year with special attention to the festival’s
anniversary and Indiana’s bicentennial. We are so proud to work with great sponsors and advertisers to make this
publication possible. It is a wonderful way to share our fascinating story. Please join us in thanking and supporting
those companies who support the festival, without them the festival simply wouldn’t be possible.
Auburn has been a special destination for generations of families to return again and again—a charmed place of
history and festivity, fueled by the power of family and friends alike. You are part of our legacy and our future. When
you join us this Labor Day weekend, you’ll be celebrating our last 60 years as we look to the future. It’s a celebration
so big, one day isn’t enough!
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