Serving Downtown Auburn Indiana since 1940

Welcome  to the home page of the  Downtown Auburn Business Association.   The Downtown Auburn Business Association (DABA) has been serving downtown Auburn, Indiana,  since the 1940’s when it was established as an association for business owners to gather and collaborate, focusing their efforts on bringing customers to the downtown.  In the early days as was the case in all downtowns across the country, nearly all business took place in downtown business districts and most towns and cities had a retail merchant’s association.    As one of the oldest business associations in the state of Indiana, DABA’s membership consists of 97 retail and service businesses that all share the same goal;  "To foster and maintain a viable downtown business district through community pride and awareness, promotion and marketing, and philanthropic endeavors".

   Throughout the year DABA and Auburn Main Street present the following community events and activities. February is "Winterfest " featuring ice sculptures, carriage rides,walking tours and a "Pub Crawl". The Downtown  Farmers Market,  planting of the flowers in the downtown planters,  " Third Thursday Auburn After Hours "  events , Summer cruise-ins,  "Trick or Treat" in Downtown", the annual  Downtown Auburn Christmas Parade  and the lighting of the "Frosty the Snowman" display, are also presented throughout the year.

   DABA has hosted many outdoor summer art exhibits in downtown Auburn, Indiana.  Click here to see pictures of past exhibits> . Each exhibit has featured 20 entries submitted by local & regional artists depicting themes in different artistic styles.  The annual exhibit runs June-September.  Last  summer's exhibit was entitled "Downtown in Full Swing"  and featured 20 wooden outdoor porch swings. This summer's exhibit is entitled  "Steeped in Auburn"  and will feature 20 wooden teacup planters that will be placed around the downtown Auburn business district.    In addition to downtown events DABA is an annual supporter of the  DeKalb County Fair,  United Way of DeKalb County , and Catholic Charities Coat and Glove drive.    DABA meets the first Thursday of each month at 8:00 am at The Deli at 6th & Main. If you are an independent business owner that owns or rents a storefront in the downtown Auburn business district and would like to become a member click here>. 

Auburn Mainstreet is comprised of individuals with a common interest in Downtown Auburn. Click the logo to learn more about their mission.

Click logo above for a link to the city of Auburn Facebook page.

Click the logo above for a complete listing of all area activities and events in Auburn and DeKalb County.

Click the link above to visit our Community Profile and learn more about DeKalb County through the DeKalb Chamber Partnership

Click the logo above to visit the DeKalb County Fair Activities & Events  "America's Family Reunion"

Click the logo above to visit the World's Largest Collector Car Show in Auburn Indiana

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