Community groups, cultural organizations, performance teams, and unique attractions encouraged to apply  INDIANAPOLIS (October 20, 2026) - The Lucas Oil 500 Festival Parade is now accepting Specialty Unit applications for the 2027 parade, inviting organizations and groups to join one of the nation’s premier parade experiences. Applications are available online [...]

Reserve your booth for one of Indianapolis' largest endurance sports expos  INDIANAPOLIS (October 15, 2026) -  Exhibitor registration is now open for the 2027 500 Festival Indy Mini Expo, taking place Thursday, May 6, and Friday, May 7, in Halls A and B of the Indiana Convention Center. The two-day [...]

500 Festival Announces New Leadership, Welcoming Seven Incoming Board Directors for 2026-2027 Term  New officers and incoming Directors will help lead the 500 Festival as it celebrates 70 years of bringing people together through iconic traditions, youth programs, fitness events, and community initiatives.    INDIANAPOLIS (September 23, 2026) – The [...]

INDIANAPOLIS (September 15, 2026) - The 500 Festival is now accepting applications for the 2027 500 Festival Princess Program, presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis. The program recognizes outstanding college-age women from across Indiana who demonstrate leadership, a commitment to service, and embody the Hoosier spirit. Applications are open [...]

Train for your spring race with timed 3-, 6-, and 10-mile events designed to build strength, confidence, and results.  INDIANAPOLIS (September 8, 2026) – Registration is open for the 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy. Runners, walkers, and wheelers of all experience levels are invited to take part in this three-race series designed to build mileage and confidence [...]

Students and recent graduates can apply now for paid, hands-on roles in operations, marketing, partnerships, and administration    INDIANAPOLIS (September 2, 2026) – The 500 Festival is now accepting applications for its 2027 Internship Program, offering college students a unique experience to plan, manage, and execute more than 30 community [...]

This collaboration marks a long-term commitment to scale the event’s reach and deepen its civic engagement.    INDIANAPOLIS (August 27, 2026) – In a significant development, the 500 Festival and Lucas Oil announced a historic partnership with a five-year agreement to amplify their commitment of community impact around the 500 [...]

Applications now open for the Employee Wellness Challenge, Mini with a Meaning, and Badge Match Challenge    INDIANAPOLIS (August 20, 2026) – The 500 Festival invites organizations to join the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on Saturday, May 8, to make their race day even more meaningful. Applications are now [...]

Presented by Riley Children's Health, the program brings the history, innovation and traditions of the 500 Festival and Indianapolis 500 to students through hands-on lessons, classroom resources and immersive field trip experiences.    INDIANAPOLIS (August 3, 2026) – Following another successful year that reached 25,700 students from 360 Indiana schools, [...]