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Support the Festival

The Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Festival is made possible through the generous support of Individuals, Foundations, Businesses, Clubs and Corporations, as well as through continuing support from our Community.

Your contribution helps maintain the cost of producing an internationally acclaimed festival and helps us bring in guests and special activities that enhance your Festival experience.

Your annual support generates a Festival that draws over 100,000 attendees to the surrounding area. It helps afford us the opportunity to continue to think creatively and create a Festival that is inclusive, sustainable and supportive of our diverse community.

Friends of the Festival

Become a Friend of the Festival to show your support! Each Friend will receive the 2026 flag based upon the original poster artwork for the 2026 festival. Along with receiving the flag, you will be recognized on the festival website, as well as in the ACD Festival event magazine. A limited number of flags will be available, so reserve yours today!

If you are interested in learning more about our sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Festival Office for a full list of ways to get involved

Friends of the Festival: 2026

In memory of Steve Allen  

In memory of Barbara Buehrig Orlando

In memory of Roger Jernigan  

In memory of Glenn Petersen

In memory of Kim Randinelli

In memory of Bruce Scranage

In memory of George Witwer 

Marty and Marsha Fowler—in memory of Glenn Petersen 

DeLynn, Lori and Graham Geiger—in memory of Richard Tilden 1932-2025

Jerry Houlton—in memory of Karen M. Houlton  

Mike and Joan Huffman—in memory of Glenn Petersen

Wm. Cord Hummel—in memory of Shelli Hummel

Kellie and Brad Janousek—in memory of Bud Hicks and Don Miller

Cameron Petersen—in memory of Jackey Petersen

Cameron Petersen—in memory of Glenn O. Petersen 

Barbara Pietracatella—in memory of Vincent Pietracatella 

Julie and Mitchell Schultz—in memory of Captain Samuel Schultz  

Creager and Joan Smith—in memory of John Martin and Barbara Smith

Frank and Libby Souder—in memory of Tom Souder 

Troy and Kari Ackerman 

The Allen Family

Brandon Anderson 

Jack Bassett 

Nina Bennett 

John Bools 

Mike and Joyce Boswell 

Tim Butler 

The Caylor Family - Jenny, E.J., Ben, and Katie             

Tyler Cleverly 

Jim and Janet Clyde  

Josh Conrad 

Cupka’s Bee Good Meadery, LLC

Damian and Cassie Dunn 

Jim and Ann Finchum  

Jackie Henderson 

Bill and Mary Hohler 

Alishia Iddings 

Diane Jernigan  

Kimmell House Inn B+B 

Andy & Dede LaRowe

Jay Lawson  

Pat and Kathy Leahy  

Thomas and Jill Lee Dan McFarland  

Sidney and Belva Meyer 

Cameron and Mary Moore 

Brian and Amy Neal

Betty Owens

Charlie Payne 

Mike and Sarah Payne 

Kerry and Leslie Peel 

Tom and Amanda Peet 

Mary Pontius and Glen Phillips 

Fred Pratt 

Robert Probst 

Brady Prosser

Bob and Dawn Rathgaber

Paul Richardson  

Thompson and Jama Smith 

Carolyn Sprinchorn

Travis and Julia Sprouse 

Tim Straley 

David Turner  

Vidal and Jeannine Villarreal 

Brad Woodcox

Jordan Yarde  

Eric Zeller  

Business Friends of the Festival: 2026

AUBURN LEVEL

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum

Bo Doogie's

Brown and Brown Insurance

The Brown House

The Chop Shop

Classic City Body & Paint

Classic City Signs

Community State Bank

Deli at 6th and Main/Hoosier Mama Food Truck

Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum

Four Seasons Lawnscape Inc.

FUEL Social Club

Garrett State Bank

Good Valuation

Insurance & Financial Services

Jeff’s Auto Repair & Towing

Jimelle Flooring

M & M Custom Cleaning

Mai Nails

Martha's Popcorn Stand

National Automotive and Truck Museum U.S. (NATMUS)

Pizza Forum

Praxis Detailing

RP Wakefield/Auburn Hardwood Mouldings

Star Technology

Town Tavern

ACD Festival Endowment Fund

Every dollar helps build a stronger foundation for the Festival. Help preserve our world-famous celebration of automotive heritage—now and for future generations.

WHY AN ENDOWMENT?

The AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG FESTIVAL, INC. brings thousands together each year to celebrate classic automobiles and local history.
To ensure the Festival continues to thrive, we are creating an endowment fund—a lasting financial foundation for:
  • Labor Day Weekend programs
  • Special events throughout the year
  • Future planning and growth