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ACD Festival - Schedule of Events 2008

Hoosier Tour

 

 

      Tuesday, August 26 – Thursday, August 28

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Sponsor:

ACD Festival

Where:
 

Leaves from and returns to the ACD Museum, 1600 Wayne Street, Auburn

Description:


 

Fifty Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg vehicles tour the local communities to promote the ACD Festival. Take photos and meet the participants, wish them a safe journey and greet them when they return.

Admission:

 

Free to spectators. (See information regarding the Kick-Off Luncheon that follows immediately upon their return.)

Contact:

ACD Festival at 260-925-3600

Kick-Off Luncheon

 

 

      Thursday, August 28, 12:00 p.m.

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Sponsor:
 

ACD Festival, Centennial Wireless and the ACD Museum

Where:

Willennar Hall, ACD Museum

Description:

 

 

Celebrate the arrival of the Hoosier Tour back to Auburn and have lunch with us. Lunch, champagne and updates on all of the upcoming events are just part of what is on the agenda. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Festival office at 260-925-3600

Admission:

$13/person

Contact:

ACD Festival at 260-925-3600

Home of the Classics Quilt Show

      Preview Party-Thursday, August 28, 6-9 p.m. Show-August 29-31

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Sponsor:

Spinning Spools Quilt Guild

Where:

NATMUS, 1000 Gordon Buehrig Drive, Auburn, IN

Description:

 

Juried competition and general display. All sizes from miniature to bed quilts. Guest speaker Edyta Sitar will be lecturing each day

 

Admission:

varied per workshop, contact below for details

Contact:
 

Linda Kennedy, President 260-238-4837 or email Beverly Snyder, Secretary at buzzcurly@verizon.net.

Kruse International Auction Park

      Thursday, August 28 through September 1.
      Gates open at 8 a.m. and auctions begin at 9 a.m. daily

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Sponsor:

Kruse International

Where:

Kruse International Auction Park, 5540 CR 11-A, Auburn

Description:

 

 

 

 

 

 

-Collector Car Auction: Special auction segments include: classics, sports cars, antique trucks, muscle cars, motorcycles, celebrity cars and motor coaches.
-Car Corral: The event will feature vehicles on display for sale, not auctioned. These vehicles will be represented by an owner or dealership.
-Swap Meet and Commercial Vendors: The site will feature vendors representing automotive related merchandise, souvenirs, car parts, manuals, clothing, jewelry, license plates and much more. Commercial and corporate trade show participants after a wide range of auto and industry related information, merchandise, promotions and services.

Admission:


 

Thursday, August 28 and Monday, September 1 - $10/person.
Friday, August 29, Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31 - $20/person.

Contact:
 

Kruse International Auction Park at 260-925-5600 or 800-968-4444

 

Shuttle Bus:

Yes, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Sundaes on Friday Ice Cream Social

      Friday, August 29, 5-8 p.m. or until the ice cream is gone!

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Sponsor:

ACD Festival, DeBrand Fine Chocolates, Edy’s Ice Cream, Applebee’s, Centennial Wireless

Where:

Main Street (near 7th Street), Auburn

Description:
 

Fourth annual ice cream social. Cool down while admiring the hot rods at the Downtown Cruise-In.

Admission:

$1/scoop

Contact:

ACD Festival at 260-925-3600

 

Shuttle Bus:

Yes,

Downtown Cruise-In

      Friday, August 29 beginning at 5 p.m.

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Sponsor:

ACD Festival and Froggy 106.7 fm

Where:

Courthouse Square, Auburn

Description:
 

 

Fun for everyone! Bring your vehicle and have a great time with other car enthusiasts. Goody bags and dash plaques to first 300 vehicles registered. Pre-registrations accepted. Parking begins at 5 p.m.

Admission:

$10 per vehicle; Spectators free

Contact:

ACD Festival at 260-925-3600

 

Shuttle Bus:

Yes until 8 p.m.

39th Annual Antique Show and Sale

      Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30, 9 a.m.- 6p.m.;
      Sunday, August 30, 9 a.m.- 4p.m

 

Sponsor:

Tri Kappa Sorority

Where:

DeKalb Middle School 3338 Co Rd 427, Waterloo

Description:

 

This show features over 60 dealers and an antique auction has been added to the schedule for 2007. Antique enthusiasts, collectors and the curious will all enjoy this show.

Admission:

 

 $20 at the door (admission to entire auction park activities); advanced tickets $12 each and can be purchased by calling 800-968-4444.

Contact:
 

www.trikappaauburn.com; trikappaauburn@gmail.com; Shelly at 260-908-0693

 

Shuttle Bus:

Yes

Kruse Foundation Pancake and Sausage Breakfast

      Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31, 2008.

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Sponsor:

Kruse Foundation and Museums

Where:

WWII Victory Museum

Description:
 

Take a moment and relax before you start your busy day at Festival and Auction events..

Admission:

 

 

 $5/adult; $3/child 4-12 years old; children 3 and under are free. Free Museum Admission with Breakfast Ticket (Breakfast Ticket Only Valid for Free Museum Admission August 30th or August 31st, 2008.)

Contact:

Kruse Foundation 260-927-9144

 

Shuttle Bus:

Yes

Duesy Walk

      Saturday, August 30; starting time 8-11 a.m. and must be finished by 3 p.m.

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Sponsor:

Auburn Duesy Walkers

Where:

Begin at DeKalb Memorial Hospital

Description:
 

A non-competitive 5K/10K leisure walk through streets of Auburn.

Admission:

 Free to public; AVA Members $3 IW Credit Only

Contact:

Jackie at 260-627-5887

 

Shuttle Bus:

No

Kids Art Tent

      Saturday, August 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Sponsor:
 

ACD Festival, Froggy 106.7, Wells Fargo, Ambassador Steel and Martha’s Popcorn

Where:

8th Street near Main Street

Description:
 

Kids ages 2-10 are invited to come and join the fun. Activities include crafts, fun and music. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Admission:

 Free

Contact:

ACD Festival at 260-925-3600

 

Shuttle Bus:

Yes

Parade of Classics

      Saturday, August 30; leaves Eckhart Park at 1 p.m.

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Sponsor:

ACD Festival and ACD Club

Where:
 

North on Jackson to 2nd Street, east on 2nd and then south on Main Street

Description:

 

 

Celebrate the 1933 & 1934 Auburn Salon! More than 300 Auburns, Cords and Duesenbergs motor through the streets of historic Auburn. ACD Club members park their cars around the courthouse square after the parade.

Admission:

 Free to spectators

Contact:

ACD Festival at 260-925-3600

 

Shuttle Bus:

Yes

 NAPCAR Bed Race

      Saturday, August 30; Parade of Beds 4 p.m., Racing starts at 5:00 p.m.

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Sponsor:

ACD Festival

Where:

7th Streets between Main and Cedar Streets

Description:

 

Compete for cash prizes! Bed racing on the streets of Auburn. Open to everyone 18 and older. Stop by the Festival office or watch our website for list of rules.

Admission:

 Free for spectators, $20/team of 5.

Contact:

ACD Festival at 260-925-3600

 

Shuttle Bus:

Yes, until 8 p.m.

Cornhole Tournament

    Saturday, August 30, beginning at 5 p.m. Registration starts at 4 p.m.

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Sponsor:

Habitat for Humanity

Where:

Main Street between 6th and 7th Streets

Description:

 

Have you heard about this? Think “Jarts” but with bean bags instead of yard darts. Enter this tournament and win cash prizes.

Admission:

 $50 per 2 person team; $40 per team if pre-registered.

Contact:
 

Habitat for Humanity at 925-2508 or watch our website at www.dekalbcountyhabitat.org.

 

Shuttle Bus:

Yes, until 8 p.m.

Waiter Obstacle Course

      Saturday, August 30, 7:00 p.m.

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Sponsor:

ACD Festival and Gordon Food Service

Where:

7th Street between Main and Cedar Sts.

Description:
 

Watch local servers try to show that they have all the “right stuff” to win this event. Not as easy as it looks!

Admission:

 Free to spectators; $25 per participating team

Contact:

ACD Festival at 260-925-3600

 

Shuttle Bus:

Yes, until 8 p.m.

Night Parade

      Saturday, August 30, starting at 9 p.m.

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Sponsor:

ACD Festival

Where:

Downtown Auburn; 16th Street to Main Street to 7th to Cedar and back to 16th Streets

Description:
 

 

OPEN TO ALL! Walking groups, animals, vehicles…anything that you can illuminate! Registration forms available at the ACD Festival or watch the website www.acdfestival.org.

Admission:
 

 Free to spectators, $10/entrant 1-5 people, $25/entrant 6 + people.

Contact:

ACD Festival at 260-925-3600

 

Shuttle Bus:

No

Auburn Historic Tour

      Saturday, August 30, 9 and 10 a.m., 3, 4, 5 p.m. and Sunday,
      August 31, 12, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m.

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Sponsor:

ACD Festival

Where:

Meet near the corner of 11th and Union Streets in the DeKalb County Fairgrounds parking lot.

Description:
 

 

Sit back and relax in an air-conditioned shuttle bus and hear about the historic relevance of some of Auburn’s homes and businesses. Tour takes approximately 45 minutes.

Admission:

 $5 per person.

Contact:

ACD Festival at 260-925-3600

 

Shuttle Bus:

Yes until 5 p.m.

Auburn Festival Antiques Show

      Saturday, August 30, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, August 31, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Sponsor:

Willowrush Promotions for the benefit of Boy Scout Troop 169

Where:

Classic City Center, CR 427 (just east of the DeKalb Middle School) Auburn

Description:

 

The antique show everyone has come to expect! Enjoy the return of one of the finer shows in the Midwest with 50 dealers presenting investment quality antiques for purchase or browsing.

Admission:

 $6; youth are free

Contact:

www.willowrush.com

 

Shuttle Bus:

Yes

Pacesetter 5K Run

      August 30, 2008; Registration-8:45 AM to 9:30 AM; Race Start-10:00 AM

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Sponsor:

The United Way of DeKalb County

Where:

Shotgun start at DeKalb High School (3424 CR 427, Waterloo, IN 46793)

Description:
 

A 5K race will begin at DeKalb High School and end at the ACD Parade Grandstand on Main Street.

Prizes will be awarded in Men’s and Women’s age group divisions, including cash! Additional awards will be given to the:

  • Largest group running from a single organization
  • Organizational group with the fastest combined time
  • Largest family group running
  • Family group with the fastest combined time

For a registration form, please click here.

 

Admission:

 Pre-registration by August 11, 2008: $25
 Day of event registration: $30

Contact:
 

Sarah Wellman
PO Box 307, Auburn, IN 46706
260.927.0995
sarah@unitedwaydekalb.org

 

Shuttle Bus:

 

29th Annual Arts and Crafts Show

      Sunday, August 31, 2007, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 

Sponsor:

Downtown Auburn

Where:

Classic City Center, CR 427 (just east of the DeKalb Middle School) Auburn

Description:
 

Nearly 200 vendors – one of the biggest and best shows in the area! Shop early to get the best selections.

Admission:

 Free

Contact:
 

Bob and Betty Carbaugh at 260-925-4491 or email rcarbaugh2@mchsi.com

 

Shuttle Bus:

Yes until 5:00 p.m

Outdoor Flea Market and Chicken B-B-Q

      Sunday, August 31, 2008,
      Flea Market: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. & Food available from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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Sponsor:

DeKalb county Council on Aging

Where:

Heimach Senior Activity Center;
1800 E. 7th Street, IN

Description:
 

Take advantage of this NEW event and pick up some great bargins and then enjoy a chicken lunch prepared by High’s! this outdoor flea market will be held rain or shine. Shop early for the best selection.

Admission:

 

Contact:
 

Meg Zenk (260) 925-3311 (888) 220-2242

 

Shuttle Bus:

 

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