Tuesday, November 3, 2009
The inaugural 500 Festival Volunteer Fair, hosted by Pacers Sports & Entertainment, will take place from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, as the non-profit organization is looking for volunteers to help produce a variety of community events and programs that celebrate the Indianapolis 500.
Volunteers play a critical role in producing a month-long series of events of the 500 Festival. Attendees will learn about volunteer opportunities available for individuals or groups in more than 100 different areas, including the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and the IPL 500 Festival Parade.
Attendees can get great giveaways, receive free drinks and food and register to win tickets to 500 Festival events and Indianapolis 500 practice and qualification days.
The 500 Festival Volunteer Program is a great team-building experience for groups of all sizes. By volunteering together, companies, groups and families benefit by giving back to the community and experiencing a 53-year tradition in Indianapolis. The 500 Festival works with groups of all sizes to find the event and area that best meets their needs.
"Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization," said Joelle Baugher, program manager, 500 Festival. "We are very fortunate and grateful that each year 7,000 volunteers contribute their time to our events and programs, and they are the reason why the 500 Festival is one of the largest and most successful festivals in the nation."
The registration system for the 2010 Volunteer Program will open in January. Those who sign up to volunteer before 5 p.m. April 12, 2010 will receive an exclusive invitation to Volunteer Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 15 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Volunteers also receive a 500 Festival volunteer T-shirt, an official 500 Festival event credential, a Volunteer Program Pin, complimentary snacks, refreshments, parking and guaranteed fun!
Last month, the 500 Festival Volunteer Program earned a Silver Pinnacle Award for Best Volunteer Program from the International Festival & Events Association (IFEA). Each year, the IFEA recognizes outstanding examples of quality and creativity in the promotional programs and materials produced by its 2,400 member festivals and events around the world. More than 1,500 entries were submitted this year from the world's top festivals and events.
Sponsors for the 500 Festival Volunteer Program include Marsh, Pepsi, Donatos, Seyfert's and Aquafina. For more information on the 500 Festival Volunteer Program go to www.500festival.com.
The mission of the 500 Festival is to advocate and celebrate the spirit, heritage and legacy of the Indianapolis 500. Through social, cultural and educational events and programs, the 500 Festival enhances the quality of life for all citizens of our communities.
The 500 Festival, a not-for-profit volunteer organization, was created in 1957 to organize civic events celebrating the greatest race in the world. Over the past 53 years, the 500 Festival has grown to become one of the largest festivals in the nation.
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2010 Indy 500 tickets: Tickets for the 2010 Indianapolis 500, scheduled for Sunday, May 30 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, are on sale now. Race Day ticket prices start at just $20.
Fans can order tickets online at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com, call the IMS ticket office at (317) 492-6700, or (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area or visit the ticket office at the IMS Administration Building at the corner of Georgetown Road and 16th Street. Online orders can be made at any time. Hours for phone orders and the ticket office are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday-Friday.
Tickets for groups of 20 or more also are on sale. Contact the IMS Group Sales Department at (866) 221-8775 for more information.
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