INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The 500 Festival will kick off its season with the 500 Festival Miler Series on Feb. 14. The 500 Festival’s activities lead up to the highly anticipated Indianapolis 500, ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Every year, giant floats, balloons and more fill the streets of downtown Indianapolis for the Indy 500 Festival Parade. Now, the celebration will be missing one its biggest supporters — ...

Last year’s viral sensation of a race, the Wienie 500, will return for its second running on May 22 — once again pitting ...

Plan ahead and give yourself extra time if you're going to be in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday.

An event that became an instant tradition at the Indianapolis 500 in 2025 returns for 2026. The Wienie 500 Oscar Mayer ...

The 500 Festival on Monday announced the appointment of longtime business and philanthropic leader Dave Neff as the organization’s new president and CEO, beginning Jan. 1. Neff will take over for Bob ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Registration is now open for the 500 Festival Volunteer Program. Volunteers are the driving force of 500 Festival programs and events. Each year, more than 2,000 people to sign ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Registration is now open for the 500 Festival Volunteer Program, presented by Citizens Energy Group. "Volunteers are the driving force behind the 500 Festival, helping bring ...

Bob Bryant, president and CEO of the 500 Festival for the past 12 years, plans to retire on Jan. 9, 2026, the organization announced Tuesday. A veteran sports marketing executive, Bryant oversaw ...

INDIANAPOLIS — The 500 Festival has appointed Dave Neff as its new president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The festival announced the leadership change in a release Monday. Neff comes to the 500 ...