Fort Wayne’s careful financial planning has put it in a position for growth and success, according to its chief executive.Schedule of events for this year’s Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival, including three classic-car auctions that will be held over the Labor Day holiday weekend. For more information, go to www.acdfestival.org.
Today
Noon to 4 p.m.: Garage Cruise with sites to be announced. Cost: $10 for entire tour or $5 a garage
Noon to 3 p.m.: Classic Car Master Works – 30 Years of ACD Artwork with artist John Souder, Garrett Museum of Art, 100 S. Randolph St., Garrett
4 to 7 p.m.: Auburn Kick-Off Car Show – Show off your vehicle or come enjoy the first gathering at the National Military History Center, off County Road 11A at Interstate 69. Cost: $10 to enter a vehicle, spectator admission free
Tuesday
8 a.m.: The 35th annual Hoosier Tour departs from the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
Wednesday
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Free preview day of Auctions America by RM fall auction at Auburn Auction Park, northeast corner of DeKalb County Road 11A and Interstate 69 (Exit 126)
Thursday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Auctions America by RM Auburn Fall Collector Car Auction at the Auburn Auction Park, northeast corner of County Road 11 A and Interstate 69 (Exit 126)
10 a.m.: Third annual Auburn Auction by Worldwide Auctioneers, 5008 N. County Line Road East/Motorcar Boulevard, Auburn. Cost: Adults, $10 for one-day pass, $25 for three-day pass (does not include admission to Saturday’s “The Main Event” a catalog auction); children 12 and younger free
11: 45 a.m.: 35th annual ACD Festival Hoosier Tour returns to the ACD Automobile Museum; free to spectators; Dixieland band will perform
Noon: Kickoff luncheon and celebration at Willennar Hall, ACD Automobile Museum, 1600 S. Wayne St., Auburn; reservations encouraged. Cost: $15 a person
6 p.m.: ACD Automobile Museum Benefit Extravaganza, ACD Automobile Museum; reservations required. Cost: $125 a person; jacket required
Friday
6 to 11 a.m.: ACD Club Swap Meet, south lot of ACD Automobile Museum. Free
7 to 10 a.m.: Pancake and sausage breakfast, National Automotive and Truck Museum of the United States, north parking lot; freewill donation accepted
9 a.m.: Classical Event Auctions Inc. collector car auction, car corral and vendors, 3375 County Road 427, Waterloo, across from DeKalb High School. Cost: $10 for adults, free for children 12 and younger
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Auctions America by RM Auburn Fall Collector Car Auction at the Auburn Auction Park, northeast corner of County Road 11 A and Interstate 69 (Exit 126)
10 a.m.: Third annual Auburn Auction by Worldwide Auctioneers, 5008 N. County Line Road East/Motorcar Boulevard, Auburn. Cost: Adults, $10 for one-day pass or $25 for three-day pass (does not include admission to Saturday’s “The Main Event,” a catalog auction); children 12 and younger free
11 a.m.: Ab Jenkins Memorial Duesenberg Speed Exhibition; parade leaves ACD Automobile Museum at noon and travels through Classical Event Auctions grounds in Waterloo about 12:10 p.m.; arrival at Kendallville Airport, 1845 North Wayne Center Road at 1:45 p.m.; gates open at noon; fly-in of vintage Stinson and B-25 aircraft about 3 p.m. Cost: $15 for adults, $25 for families, free for children 16 and younger when accompanied by adult, $12 for 60 and older; free parking; Concessions and souvenirs available
5 to 8 p.m.: Classic Car Master Works – 30 Years of ACD Artwork with artist John Souder, Garrett Museum of Art, 100 S. Randolph St., Garrett
5 p.m.: Downtown Cruise-In, Courthouse Square, Auburn; $10 a vehicle; free for spectators
5 p.m.: Sundaes on Friday ice cream social, Main Street near 7th Street; $1 a scoop
5 p.m.: Brain Games by Design Learning Center, Main and 8th streets
5 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Club Cricket, 7th Street between Main and Jackson streets; 21 and older only, ID required; free; live music begins at 7 p.m.
Saturday
7 a.m. to 1 p.m.: 55th annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club Car Show, with 300 classic cars in Eckhart Park; shuttle parking available. Cost: $5 for adults, free for children
7 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Exposition of Rochester-Duesenberg-powered motorcars, presented by Interstate Batteries and the ACD Club at Eckhart Park. Cost: $5 for adults, free for children
8 a.m. to noon: Pancake and sausage breakfast, National Military History Center, 5634 County Road 11A. Cost: $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 4 to 12 and free for children 3 and younger; free museum admission with breakfast ticket
8 to 11 a.m.: Duesy Walk (American Volksport) 5K and 11K walks begin and end at DeKalb Memorial Hospital; start anytime between 8 and 11 a.m. and end by 3 p.m.; free to public; AVA members pay $3 for AVA credit
9 a.m.: Classical Event Auctions Inc. collector car auction, car corral and vendors, 3375 County Road 427, Waterloo. Cost: $10 for adults, free for children 12 and younger; first 100 children on Saturday will receive a free die cast collectible
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Auburn Historic Tour; leaves at 9, 10, 3 and 4 p.m. from the DeKalb County Fairgrounds parking lot. Cost: $5 a person
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: 41st annual Tri Kappa Antique Show and Market, DeKalb High School, 3424 County Road 427, Waterloo. Cost: $5, free for children 12 and younger
10 a.m.: Pre-parade activities, Courthouse Square; DeKalb High School Dynamics and Community Band
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Auctions America by RM Auburn Fall Collector Car Auction at the Auburn Auction Park, northeast corner of County Road 11 A and Interstate 69 (Exit 126)
10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.: Club Cricket, 7th Street between Main and Jackson streets; 21 and older only, ID required; live music begins at 7 p.m.; free
10 a.m.: Third annual Auburn Auction by Worldwide Auctioneers, 5008 N. County Line Road East/Motorcar Boulevard, Auburn. Cost: Adults, $10 for one-day pass or $25 for three-day pass (does not include admission to Saturday’s “The Main Event,” a catalog auction); children 12 and younger free
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Kids Art Tent, 8th near Main streets; free
Noon: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival 5K begins at Main Street and follows much of the parade route finishing at the Courthouse. Registration $20; go to www.lakewoodpark.org for more information
Noon to 3 p.m.: Classic Car Master Works – 30 Years of ACD Artwork with artist John Souder, Garrett Museum of Art, 100 S. Randolph St., Garrett
Noon to 6 p.m.: Auburn Arts Fair; artists showcase their latest original works, plus other activities, DeKalb Outdoor Theater, 301 S. Cedar St.; contact Kent Johnson at kentdjohnson@mchsi.com
1 p.m.: Parade of Classics; nearly 300 ACD cars parade through streets of Auburn with review at Courthouse Square
4 p.m.: Motoring to the Square and Parade; parade lineup near Eckhart Park; parade starts at 5:30 p.m. Registration: $10 for Saturday, $15 for Friday and Saturday
5 p.m.: Brain Games by Design Learning Center, Main and 8th streets
6 p.m.: Third annual Auburn Auction by Worldwide Auctioneers, 5008 N. County Line Road East/Motorcar Boulevard, Auburn; “The Main Event,” a catalog auction limited to 80 motorcars along with “more great cars” and expanded auction of 450 collector cars. Admission by catalog: $25 for two with one catalog, limited seating
7 to 11 p.m.: Gala Ball featuring big band music, ACD Automobile Museum, for museum members only; membership sold at the door; semiformal attire
Sept. 5
8 a.m. to noon: Pancake and sausage breakfast, National Military History Center, 5634 County Road 11A. Cost: $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 4-12, free for 3 and younger; free museum admission with breakfast ticket
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Third annual Outdoor Garage Sale and Flea Market, Heimach Senior Activity Center, 1800 E. Seventh St. Free. High’s Chicken Bar-B-Q and desserts by the Council on Aging
9 a.m.: Classical Event Auctions Inc. collector car auction, car corral and vendors, 3375 County Road 427, Waterloo. Cost: $10 for adults, free for children 12 and younger; first 100 children on Sunday will receive a free die cast collectible
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Crafts, Antiques and Flea Market, DeKalb County Fairgrounds, 708 S. Union St., Auburn
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Auburn Historic Tours; leave DeKalb County Fairgrounds parking lot at noon, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Cost: $5 a person
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: 31st annual Arts and Crafts Show, Downtown Business Association, downtown Auburn; free admission; go to www.daba4auburn.org for vendor information
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: 41st annual Tri Kappa Antique Show and Market, DeKalb High School, 3424 County Road 427, Waterloo. Cost: $5 for adults, free for 12 and younger
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Auctions America by RM Auburn Fall Collector Car Auction at the Auburn Auction Park, northeast corner of County Road 11 A and Interstate 69 (Exit 126)
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Cricket Café, 7th Street between Main and Jackson streets; deli-style sandwiches and beverages; open to all ages
Noon to 3 p.m.: Classic Car Master Works – 30 Years of ACD Artwork with artist John Souder, Garrett Museum of Art, 100 S. Randolph St., Garrett
5:30 p.m.: Night of food and laughter; dinner at 5:30 p.m., vaudeville and slapstick comedy at 7 p.m. at National Automotive and Truck Museum of the U.S.; cash bar available
Sept. 6
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Crafts, antiques and flea market, DeKalb County Fairgrounds, 708 S. Union St., Auburn; free
