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December 14, 2016
Application Deadline Approaching for the 2017 500 Festival Princess Program
Wed, 2016-12-14 500 Festival Princess Program Applications to Close January 8, 2017 INDIANAPOLIS (December 14, 2016) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events for Indiana and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, sends a reminder that applications for the 2017 500 Festival Princess Program will close Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. The …
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Fifth Third Bank Named Presenting Sponsor of the 500 Festival Corporate Member Program
Wed, 2016-12-07 INDIANAPOLIS (December 7, 2016) - The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events for Indiana and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces that Fifth Third Bank will serve as the presenting sponsor of its Corporate Member Program. Fifth Third Bank, a U.S. regional banking corporation, is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. …
Read MoreNovember 29, 2016
Bryant Receives Sagamore of the Wabash Award
Tue, 2016-11-29 500 Festival President & CEO, Bob Bryant, recognized by Governor’s Office INDIANAPOLIS (November 29, 2016) – Bob Bryant, president and CEO of the 500 Festival, received the Sagamore of the Wabash award Tuesday evening at the 500 Festival headquarters in downtown Indianapolis. Bryant joined a historical list of distinguished Hoosier icons presented with …
Read MoreNovember 28, 2016
RaeLynn’s Boutique Announced as the Official Apparel Provider of the 2017 500 Festival Princess Program
Mon, 2016-11-28 INDIANAPOLIS (November 28, 2016) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events for Indiana and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announced RaeLynn’s Boutique as the “Official Apparel Provider” of the 2017 500 Festival Princess Program. Since 1958, the 500 Festival Princess Program has celebrated Indiana’s up-and-coming, college-aged leaders. …
Read MoreNovember 23, 2016
500 Festival Announces 2017 Theme: Accelerating the American Spirit
Wed, 2016-11-23 INDIANAPOLIS (November 23, 2016) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces the organization’s 2017 theme, Accelerating the American Spirit. The 500 Festival’s theme will be incorporated into the organization’s various programs and events throughout the year, …
Read MoreNovember 15, 2016
KeyBank Returns as Title Sponsor of the 2017 500 Festival Snakepit Ball
Tue, 2016-11-15 INDIANAPOLIS (November 15, 2016) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events for Indiana and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces that KeyBank has returned as the title sponsor of the 2017 Snakepit Ball. This marks the fourth consecutive year of KeyBank’s sponsorship. Based in Cleveland, but with over …
Read MoreNovember 2, 2016
Midwestern Engineers, Inc. Renews Presenting Sponsorship of the 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard
Wed, 2016-11-02 INDIANAPOLIS (November 2, 2016) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events for Indiana and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces that Midwestern Engineers, Inc. has renewed its multi-year agreement to serve as presenting sponsor of the Breakfast at the Brickyard through 2018. Midwestern Engineers, Inc. has served …
Read MoreNovember 1, 2016
OrthoIndy Renews Sponsorship of 500 Festival Miler Series
Tue, 2016-11-01 Extended contract goes through 2019 INDIANAPOLIS (November 1, 2016) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events for Indiana and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announced that OrthoIndy has renewed a multi-year partnership with the organization including presenting sponsorship of the Miler Series through 2019. The 2017 …
Read MoreOctober 27, 2016
INDYCAR Driver, Tony Kanaan to Serve as Official Pacesetter for 2017 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Thu, 2016-10-27 500 Festival and Kanaan Team Up to Raise Money for Charities INDIANAPOLIS (October 27, 2016) The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, and INDYCAR driver, Tony Kanaan, have teamed up to set the pace for the 2017 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. …
Read MoreOctober 17, 2016
500 Festival Wins 12 International Festivals & Events Association Awards
Wed, 2016-10-19 INDIANAPOLIS (October 19, 2016) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events for Indiana and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces that the organization was presented with 12 industry honors during the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Ceremony held in Tucson, Arizona on September 27, 2016. “We are proud …
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