2010 500 Festival Princess Program

Click here to download a picture of the 2009 500 Festival Queen, Annie Berning.

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Thirty-three young ladies from across Indiana were selected to serve in the 2009 500 Festival Princess Program during the 52nd year of the Festival.  As ambassadors of the 500 Festival, the Indianapolis 500, and their hometowns, the princesses attended 500 Festival events and volunteer programs throughout the month of May. 

The 2009 500 Festival princesses represented 10 Indiana colleges and universities and 25 cities and towns across the state. The young women were selected from 245 applicants based on communication skills, poise, academic performance, and community and volunteer involvement.