# Event Details - **Event Name**: 500 Festival Kickoff to May, presented by STAR Bank - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Start your engines - May begins here!️️About this EventThe 500 Festival Kickoff to May, presented by STAR Bank, literally kicks off the greatest month in Indiana and starts the countdown to the Indy 500. Held on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis, the event is packed full of festivities!Join us as we welcome the spirit of May with members of the community, the 500 Festival Board of Directors, the 500 Festival Princesses, race fans, and maybe even a few surprise guests! At this event, you can also pick up prizes from exhibitors, take photos with this year’s Festival Cars, and so much more.Program Featuring:Mike Braun, Governor of IndianaJoe Hogsett, Mayor of IndianapolisDoug Boles, President of IndyCar and the Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayScott Bove, EVP, Commercial Sales and Capital Markets, STAR Financial BankDave Neff, 500 Festival President and CEOWednesday, April 2911:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204FreeTest Your 500 Festival & Indy 500 Knowledge!The 2026 Kickoff to May Contest, in collaboration with STAR Financial Bank, is officially OPEN! We’re inviting Hoosiers (18+) to enter for a chance to win an exclusive prize pack as we gear up for the best month of the year. Click here to enter! Agenda🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PMVisit Local Vendors🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:20 PMProgram 🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:40 PMSoapbox Derby Mini Cars Mascot Tournament - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/indianapolis/500-festival-kickoff-to-may-presented-by-star-bank/100001985920010210 - **Event Categories**: festivals, sports, contests, tournaments - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Indianapolis - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: Monument Circle - **lat**: 39.76909 - **long**: -86.158018 - **full address**: Monument Circle, Monument Circle, Indianapolis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 500 Festival Kickoff to May, presented by STAR Bank - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/8800333e908a2690c57f58830c71fda4f931a92d7a6e6df923dbc4ecfcaaff1a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc022d5c-gmir.jpg?v=1775404145 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 500 Festival Kickoff to May, presented by STAR Bank being held? - **A:** 500 Festival Kickoff to May, presented by STAR Bank takes place on Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am to Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Monument Circle, Monument Circle, Indianapolis, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 500 Festival Kickoff to May, presented by STAR Bank? - **A:** 500 Festival Kickoff to May, presented by STAR Bank is organized by 500 Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 500 Festival Kickoff to May, presented by STAR Bank is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Indianapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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