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 fifty six 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".
Over the years DABA has sponsored several art exhibits in downtown Auburn. In 2009 the “Sitting Pretty” exhibit was a huge success and together with this year's return of the "Sculptures on the Square" exhibit sponsored by the Auburn Arts Commission has solidified Downtown Auburn as an art destination.
In addition to these events, DABA is an annual supporter of the DeKalb County Fair and has donated to the following projects: Reike Park, The DeKalb County Outdoor Theater, and the J. Seward Johnson sculpture exhibit, presented by the Auburn Arts Commission.
DABA meets the first Thursday of each month (Except January) at 8:00 am at the Bread Basket. If you would like to become a member and help support the efforts of DABA in historic downtown Auburn click here>. Send us an email with your thoughts and questions click here>.
Upcoming DABA Events
Farmer's Market
May- October 2010
Wednesdays & Saturdays
7 am - 1 pm
Fresh Produce, Plants, Herbs & Spices, Bread, and Cheese.
Interested in selling? Official Rules and Vendor Application click here>
Cruise-In to
Downtown Auburn
May-September 2010
Sponsored by
the Auburn/Butler Chamber & DABA
Thursday nights 6:30-8:30 pm
Auburn Fire Department Sponsors
Special Event For All Ages
Saturday July 31st 3-8 pm
Downtown Auburn
Please join the Auburn Fire Department in celebrating 125 years of service by participating in the Diamond Jubilee Celebration.
Fire Truck Cruise-In, Music, Rescue Demonstrations, Kids Games, Hose Rolling & Waterball Contest, Chicken BBQ, Ice Cream & Desserts, Pizza, and Much More
