Image of Hope Ranch Announces 2025 Festival
Auburn, Ind. — Image of Hope Ranch, a Christ-centered nonprofit dedicated to providing emotional healing through nature and animal connection, will host its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Ranch located at 5499 County Road 31, just south of Auburn.
Each year, the Fall Festival draws hundreds of attendees from across the region for an afternoon filled with family-friendly activities, seasonal treats, and opportunities to connect with the mission of the Ranch. This year’s event will feature interactive animal encounters at the petting zoo, Hover archery, bungee run, touch a truck experience, carnival games, and bounce houses. Guests of all ages will also have an opportunity to meet and interact with several of the horses that call Image of Hope Ranch home. Live music will be provided by the Kumpenstein Compact Orchestra, Joe Justice, and Nick Stanton. A variety of food vendors will also be on site, including hot dogs and burgers from the grill, Coterie Pizza, The Grind Coffee House, and Morgan’s Sweet Treats.
Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for children 2 and under. All proceeds from the event will directly support Image of Hope Ranch’s programs, which offer animal-assisted activities, mentoring, and safe spaces for children, teens, and families seeking restoration, emotional support, and healing.
In addition to the fun included as part of the general admission, families will have the opportunity to enjoy some other activities for an additional fee including a Monster Truck Ride Along with Eric Howe, Image of Hope t-shirt tie dye, and a Color Run Dash.
Alisha Shank, Founder and Director of Image of Hope Ranch, emphasized the importance of the Fall Festival for both the community and the ranch’s mission. “Our Fall Festival is more than a fun afternoon—it’s a gathering of hearts, hands, and hope. Families make memories here, children meet our animals for the first time, and neighbors connect in meaningful ways. The support we receive from this event directly impacts lives, and we are so grateful for every person who attends, volunteers, donates, or prays for our work,” she said.
Founded in 2016 by the Shank family, Image of Hope Ranch provides transformative experiences in a safe, supportive, and faith-based environment. The Ranch serves individuals with physical, emotional, or developmental challenges, offering a place for restoration and connection.
For more information about the Fall Festival, to volunteer, or to become an event sponsor, visit www.imageofhoperanch.com or call 260-409-9860.
