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!
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
DUESENBERG LEVEL
C&S Mechanical
Cricket’s 7th Street Bar & Grille
DeKalb Farm Mutual Insurance Co.
Haines, Isenbarger, and Skiba LLC
CORD LEVEL
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?
- Labor Day Weekend programs
- Special events throughout the year
- Future planning and growth