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3rd Thursday Cruise-In

Date: May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept. 17 for 2026
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Downtown Auburn, around Courthouse Square
Cost: Free for cars and spectators

Join us downtown for cruise-in fun through the summer months. Contact the ACD Festival office (260-925-3600) or www.acdfestival.org for more information.

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

  • Vehicle registration is not required.
  • All cars must enter at the corner of Cedar and 7th Street.
  • Gates open at 5:00 PM; no early entry permitted. (Cars entering prior to the event start may be ticketed.)
  • Spots available on a first come, first served basis.
  • Trailers, solicitation, vending, promotions and commercial vehicles are strictly prohibited without permission of the ACD Festival.

**For the safety of all attendees, do not drive around barricades.**

 

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DeKalb County Free Fall Fair

Date/Time: September 28 to October 3, 2026

Location: Downtown Auburn and DeKalb County Fairgrounds

Cost: Events are free

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.

Auburn After Hours

Date/Time: Third Thursday of each month/ year round; 5-8 PM

Location: Downtown Auburn

An exclusive late-night look at local shops, boutiques, businesses and eateries in downtown Auburn. Visit www.auburnmainstreet.org/events for the monthly calendar of events.

DeKalb Outdoor Theater

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 a full schedule of events.

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, featuring local artists who share their talents while supporting downtown Auburn. The 2026 summer art exhibit, “Steeped in Tradition”, will feature 20 wooden teacup planters that will be placed around the downtown Auburn business district. Visit daba4auburn.org for more information. 

Downtown Auburn Farmers’ Market

Date/Time: May-October each year; Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7 AM- 1 PM.

Location: Downtown Auburn

Visit www.daba4auburn.org for more information, including for being a vendor.

Christmas Parade presented by Downtown Auburn Business Association (DABA)

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. Claus’, please.) Use lights and make your entry shine! For more information, visit daba4auburn.org.