Shelbyville Mayor Scott Furgeson joined 86 fellow Indiana mayors at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway this past weekend for the 67th Annual 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard.
With record-breaking attendance from mayors across the state and over 900 Hoosiers in attendance, the event served as a powerful example of unity, tradition, and civic pride.
Hosted annually in celebration of the Indy 500 and Indiana’s vibrant communities, this year’s event featured remarks from Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, a ceremonial milk toast from 500 Festival President and CEO Bob Bryant, and moving words from the 2024 500 Festival Queen Scholar, Lissania Perez Diaz.
The program also included the formal introduction of the 2025 500 Festival Princess Class, a distinguished group of young leaders representing the next generation of Indiana’s civic spirit.
The highlight for many was the parade of 87 Indiana mayors, the largest showing in the event’s storied history.
Shelbyville Mayor Scott Furgeson, left, poses for a photo with Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett during the 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard.
Furgeson represented the City of Shelbyville, joining peers in celebrating the spirit of regional collaboration and civic leadership that drives Indiana forward.
“As we continue to invest in infrastructure, economic development, and quality of life in Shelbyville, events like these remind us that we’re not doing this work alone,” said Furgeson. “We’re part of something bigger — an interconnected region where cities lift one another up.”
Furgeson’s regional leadership continues this summer at the “Meet the Mayors: A State of the Region” event, hosted by the Indy Chamber on June 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Gallagher Pavilion at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
This gathering of mayors from the Indy Metro region, including the vital “donut” counties surrounding Indianapolis, will feature three panel discussions centered on the core pillars of a thriving region: People, Place, and Business.
Furgeson will speak on the Business panel, moderated by ZeNai Savage, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer for the Indy Chamber, alongside Mayor Matt Gentry (Lebanon) and Mayor Scott Willis (Westfield).
The panel will dive into how cities like Shelbyville are supporting new and existing businesses, attracting investment, and driving long-term economic vitality.
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