INDIANAPOLIS – 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 event welcomes more than 40,000 attendees each year and serves as the required race packet pickup location for all participants in the IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K. This is a premier opportunity for businesses and organizations to connect with active consumers and event participants.
The Indy Mini Expo features exhibitors, interactive activities, and experiences for all ages and abilities while bringing together runners, walkers, spectators, and supporters from across Indiana and beyond. Free and open to the public, the event generates significant foot traffic as it kicks off Indy Mini weekend and provides brands with meaningful opportunities to showcase products, sample offerings, build awareness, and engage directly with attendees.
To view the floor plan, review pricing, or reserve a booth space, click here. Booths are limited to maximize visibility for participating vendors. For questions or assistance with reserving, please contact Michael Spagnolli at mspagnolli@500festival.com.
The IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon & Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K is sponsored by Indiana University Health, Delta Dental, Meijer, OneAmerica Financial, and Central Indiana Chevrolet Dealers. The Mini-Marathon will be broadcast to the Indianapolis market on WTHR, Channel 13.
About the 500 Festival | Founded in 1957, the 500 Festival is a not-for-profit organization that produces more than 50 life-enriching events and programs while celebrating the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500® and fostering a positive impact on the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana. One of the largest festivals in the nation, each year more than half a million people attend an event or program produced by the 500 Festival. Since its founding, the 500 Festival has contributed more than $500 million in economic value to Indianapolis. To learn more about the 500 Festival, please visit 500festival.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
