About Us
The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival is a not-for-profit entity, whose mission is to celebrate the unique heritage of Auburn, Indiana, by producing, through volunteer involvement, events and programs that bring together automotive enthusiasts. The funding efforts of the festival help to support the automotive-related Museums of Auburn, including the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, National Auto and Truck Museum US (NATMUS), Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum and the International Monster Truck Hall of Fame and Museum. While the festival actively pursues these endeavors year-round, Labor Day weekend is at the heart of the celebration.
In 2025, we will celebrate the 69th annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival. Pre-festival events begin the weekend prior to Labor Day weekend, continuing through the week. Most of the events, however, are held on the Friday and Saturday of Labor Day weekend each year.
The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival has a dedicated Board of Directors and executive director, all based in Northeast Indiana with a strong commitment to the region and the festival.
Board Members & Staff
The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival Board of Directors consists of members of the community who are willing to donate their time and efforts toward the success of the Festival. The Board works behind the scenes year round to enable the Festival to achieve its mission. The knowledge that each brings to the Festival is invaluable.
First row, from left to right: Tim Straley, Amanda Peet (Festival Artist), Alishia Iddings, Tyler Allen, Leslie Peel (Executive Director), Brad Woodcox (Treasurer), Bill Hohler
Second row: Travis Sprouse, Mike Boswell (President), Robert Probst, Mike Payne (Vice President), Brady Prosser
Third row: Josh Conrad (Secretary), Tim Butler
Not pictured: Troy Ackerman, Jack Bassett, Damian Dunn, Charlie Payne, Vidal Villarreal