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

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

10:30am Reception

12:00pm Lunch

Ritz Charles / 12156 N. Meridian St, Carmel, IN
Indianapolis, IN

Old Oaken Bucket Luncheon Highlights

  • Individual tickets are $75

  • Sponsorship tables available for $750

  • 2026 Speakers: Announced Soon

  • 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 Central Indiana

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Event Details

Cost to Sponsor a Table = $750

  • 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

Ritz Charles 12156 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN

Phone: 317- 846-9158

CONTACT INFO

Bryan Apolskis

events@sequencesports.com

317-498-5299

PARKING

Free parking is available in the Ritz Charles Carmel parking lot. 

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