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September 14, 2023
Applications Open for 2024 500 Festival Princess Program, presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis
The 500 Festival is now accepting applications for the 2024 500 Festival Princess Program, presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis. Applications are available at 500Festival.com/Princess and the deadline to apply is January 7, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST. The 500 Festival Princes Program celebrates Indiana college-age women who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, community …
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2023
500 Festival Announces New Board Members and Elected Officers for 2023-2024
The 500 Festival announces elected officers for the 2023-2024 500 Festival Board of Directors, in addition to seven new civic and business leaders who are appointed. Serving as the governing body of the 500 Festival, the board of directors is comprised of 33 community leaders. The board guides the strategic vision of the 500 Festival …
Read MoreAugust 29, 2023
500 Festival Intern Applications Open
Students to Gain Inside Look at Month of May and Exceptional Learning Experience INDIANAPOLIS (August 29, 2023) – The 500 Festival is now accepting intern applications. College-age students who would like to assist in the planning and execution of 50+ community-based events and programs, which impact over half a million people each year, are encouraged …
Read MoreAugust 8, 2023
Calling All Teachers & Group Organizers! Registration Now Open for 2024 500 Festival KidsFit Program
INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival announces that registration is open for the 500 Festival KidsFit Program for the 2023-2024 school year. In its 10th year, this free and customizable program is available to Indiana schools and groups grades K-6 and teaches youth how to pursue an active and healthy lifestyle through a mix of running …
Read MoreAugust 2, 2023
Registration Opens for 2024 500 Festival & Indianapolis 500 Education Program, presented by Indiana University Health
Students to explore the history of the 500 Festival and the Indianapolis 500 through unique activities and educational lessons INDIANAPOLIS (July 17, 2023) – The 500 Festival announces that registration is open for the 2024 500 Festival & Indianapolis 500 Education Program, presented by Indiana University Health. The Education Program takes place during the …
Read MoreJune 1, 2023
Registration Open for Indianapolis 500 Mile and Gasoline Alley 250 Mile Challenges, benefiting the 500 Festival
Participants challenged to complete 250 or 500 miles of physical activity over a course of about three months INDIANAPOLIS (June 1, 2023) – The 500 Festival today announces the return of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge and the Gasoline Alley 250 Mile Challenge, benefiting the 500 Festival. These virtual fitness challenges allow participants to …
Read MoreMay 30, 2023
Winners Announced from 2023 500 Festival Employee Wellness Challenge, presented by Aon
The 500 Festival today announces the winning teams of the 2023 Employee Wellness Challenge for the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K. The 500 Festival Employee Wellness Challenge, presented by Aon, gets Hoosiers up and moving to create a healthier Indiana. The Employee Wellness Challenge promotes wellness, team building, a healthy …
Read MoreMay 25, 2023
500 Festival Announces 2023 AES 500 Festival Parade Float Awards
The 500 Festival today announces the float award winners for the 2023 AES 500 Festival Parade. Floats were judged on several different criteria and were evaluated by a panel of judges. The floats are awarded for recognition and tradition as no monetary prizes are given. This annual and fun competition brings prestige to the AES …
Read MoreMay 20, 2023
Mykah Coleman Announced as the 2023 500 Festival Queen Scholar
The 500 Festival today announced that Mykah Coleman of Indianapolis, IN, has been named the 2023 500 Festival Queen Scholar. The announcement was made at the 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by Midwestern Engineers, Inc., event held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Coleman is a junior at Marian University and pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. She is actively involved in …
Read MoreMay 18, 2023
500 Festival Announces Winners of 2023 Essay Contest and Best Classroom Contest for the 500 Festival & Indianapolis 500 Education Program, presented by Indiana University Health
23,344 Hoosier fourth graders participated in the 2023 program The 500 Festival, today announces the winners of its essay contest and best classroom contest for the 2023 500 Festival and Indianapolis 500 Education Program, presented by Indiana University Health. This year, 23,344 Indiana fourth-grade students took part in the Education Program. The …
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