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     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, "Girls Night  Out" 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 "Is This Seat Taken? and featured 20 wooden benches. This summer's exhibit was entitled "sip & smile Auburn style" and featured 20 wooden outdoor patio bars that will 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>.  
Upcoming  Events

​Once again 
DABA
and Auburn 
Main Street
are partnering with 
MAJIC 95.1 
"Downtown Auburn's 
Official Christmas 
Music Station"
To view Holiday 
Happenings
throughout the area
Click Here>


"First Friday"
Every First Friday 
of the month 
January-December
Join us each and every First 
Friday of the month to shop, explore, 
and taste what Auburn has to offer.
Late Night Shopping, Live 
Entertainment, Local Culinary Delights, 
Locally Crafted Beverages & Much 
Much More. 
Click here for more info>


"Girls Night Out" 
shop.sip.taste 
DABA sponsors several 
special shopping events 
throughout the year.
Please visit the participating 
businesses for specials, door prizes, & more! 
Please visit the official "Girls Night Out" facebook page for more info>



Downtown Auburn 
Christmas Parade 
& Lighting of 
"Frosty"
Tuesday November 26th
For guidelines & application
Click Here>

Plaid Friday-
Friday November 29th
Avoid the frenzy nature of 
Black Friday and connect 
with friends and family and
enjoy shopping locally and 
choosing gifts in a more 
leisurely fashoin. Look for
the plaid bows of participating businesses for specials. Wear your plaid and flannel and you might even receive additional discounts.

Small Business Saturday-
November 30th
Visit participating 
businesses 
for specials and fun 
activities celebrating 
shopping local.


Visit Santa & 
Mrs. 
Claus 
throughout the 
Holiday Season 
at Santa's Chalet 
in Courtyard Park
click here for hours>



Please join us this 
Holiday Season as 
together we donate
coats and gloves to 
Catholic Charities. 
If you would like to
donate
click here for 
more infor>







































Click the logo above for a complete listing of all area activities and events in Auburn and
DeKalb County.
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
Click the link above to visit our Community Profile and learn more about DeKalb County through the DeKalb Chamber Partnership
The Community Foundation of DeKalb County promotes community philanthropy by offering local citizens the opportunity to create a charitable legacy that will sustain and improve life in our county.
Auburn Mainstreet is comprised of individuals with a common interest in Downtown Auburn. Click the logo to learn more about their mission
Serving Downtown Auburn Indiana since 1940