Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival

06/18/2026

🚗 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! 🚗

The ACD Festival 3rd Thursday Cruise-In returns to downtown Auburn tonight from 5–8 PM!

Stroll through rows of classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, customs, and automotive favorites while enjoying a beautiful summer evening in the Home of the Classics.

And since it's International Picnic Day, why not make an evening of it? Stop by one of Auburn's fantastic downtown restaurants, grab your favorite meal to go, and enjoy a picnic on the beautiful DeKalb County Courthouse Square while taking in the sights and sounds of the Cruise-In.

Be sure to explore Auburn Main Street's Auburn After Hours as well, with local shops open and ready to welcome you downtown.

Cars. Community. Shopping. Great food. A picnic on the square. Sounds like the perfect summer evening.

🚘 Free to attend
📍 Downtown Auburn | 5–8 PM

Vehicle participants: Please enter the Cruise-In at the intersection of Cedar and 7th Streets.

06/17/2026

🥁Drumroll, please...The 2026 festival Grand Marshal is Sarah Fisher, former IndyCar driver and team owner, and a current pace car driver for the Indy 500. 🏎️ We are very excited to have her join us this year!

06/15/2026

✨ Downtown Auburn is the place to be Thursday night!

From 5–8 PM, the ACD Festival 3rd Thursday Cruise-In fills downtown with classic cars, custom builds, and automotive history. Whether you're bringing a vehicle or just coming to enjoy the sights, there's something for everyone.

Before or after checking out the cars, take advantage of Auburn Main Street's Auburn After Hours. Visit your favorite downtown shops, pick up a unique find, and enjoy a meal at one of Auburn's locally owned restaurants. It's the perfect combination of cars, community, shopping, and great food.

See you downtown!

🚘 Free to attend
📍 Downtown Auburn | 5–8 PM

Vehicle participants: Please enter the Cruise-In at the intersection of Cedar and 7th Streets.

06/09/2026

It’s back… and taking over downtown 🚗🔥

📆 Friday, September 4

The Friday Night ACD Festival Cruise-In returns to downtown Auburn, where the streets close and the cars take over. From hot rods and muscle cars to imports and classics, this is where hundreds of vehicles—and thousands of fans—come together.

Make plans now to bring your ride or just come soak it all in! Only in downtown Auburn.

06/08/2026

🍷The 2026 ACD Festival wine is now available! A portion of the proceeds from each bottle purchased comes back to the festival. Thank you, Country Heritage Winery and Vineyard, for your continued support! Purchase at the winery or online at https://countryheritagewinery.com/shop-wine

06/05/2026

🔥 Hot off the presses! 🔥 Our 2026 ACD Festival magazine has arrived! Look for it locally at our museums and visitors bureau, or pick up a copy at our next 3rd Thursday Cruise-In. Magazines will be distributed to local businesses and our sponsors in the coming weeks.

06/05/2026

Sometimes you just need a closer look. It's all about the details, after all!

06/04/2026

Every parade. Every cruise-in. Every classic car. Every memory.

The ACD Festival has been bringing people together for decades, and with your help, it will continue to do so for decades more.

Become a Friend of the Festival for just $100 or make a donation in any amount. Your support helps preserve one of Auburn’s most treasured traditions and keeps the spirit of the Festival alive for future generations.

Help us secure the future of the Festival:
https://acdfestival.org/support-the-festival

Support the ACD Festival and contribute to its success by making a donation. Your support helps maintain and enhance the internationally acclaimed festival