Indiana University and Purdue University Alumni, fans, athletic administrators, former players and coaches meet for a friendly and spirited luncheon to celebrate the historic Old Oaken Bucket football game that supports youth by investing in amateur athletic programs in Indiana. Each year there is a featured speaker representing each University. Some of the past speakers have included, Bill Mallory, Rosevelt Colvin, Adewale Ogunleye, Leroy Keyes, Anthony Thompson, Morgan Burke, Fred Glass, Joe McConnell, Don Fischer, George Taliaferro, Mark Herrmann, Bill Lynch, Seth Morales, Joey Elliott, Shawn Harper, Calvin Williams, Nick Hardwick, Kywin Supernaw, Stuart Schweigert, Doug Crusan, Matt Mitrione, Chris Dittoe, Kelly Kitchel & Quinn Buckner. 

The Rivalry Continues

Thursday, November 20, 2025

11:00am Reception

12:00pm Lunch

Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center / Gridiron Hall 7001 W. 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN

Old Oaken Bucket Luncheon Highlights

  • Individual tickets are $60

  • Sponsorship tables available for $650

  • 2025 Speakers: Troy Drake, Indiana University & Pete Quinn, Purdue University

  • Emcee: Greg Rakestraw

  • The Title Sponsor is the Boiler Business Exhange

  • Presenting Sponsor is Thompson Wealth Management / RBC

All proceeds are granted out to youth athletic programs in need

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Event Details

Cost to Sponsor a Table = $650

  • Includes eight (8) luncheon reservations, priority seating, (website, on-site signage/video, PA).

Registration / Payment

  • Register your sponsorship online here. Payment can be made via an electronic invoice sent by The Athletic Club Foundation.
  • Payment can be mailed to The Athletic Club Foundation, PO Box 90013, Indianapolis, IN 46290. Make check payable to The Athletic Club Foundation.

EVENT LOCATION

Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center, Gridiron Hall, 7001 W 56th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254

Phone: 317-297-2658

CONTACT INFO

Bryan Apolskis

events@sequencesports.com

317-498-5299

PARKING

Free parking is available at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. It is recommended that you car pool to the venue. Parking is limited. 

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