Handmade Indianapolis 500 Party Favors

The Indianapolis 500 is among the world’s most famous car races; one that warrants an amazing party, not to mention some truly original homemade party favors.

Handmade party favors for an Indianapolis 500 festivity should capture the essence, not only of the exciting annual Indy 500 race, but of the home state in which it takes place. The host could hand paint a wooden figure of a cardinal—the Indiana state bird—in a racing uniform, complete with a helmet or perhaps some sleek sunglasses. The host then could place the bird in a model car, which might bear the numbers and racing stripes of their favorite Indianapolis 500 cars and drivers.

Homemade party favors for an Indianapolis 500 party also could be downright delicious; the host could put a piece of corn or an apple (to commemorate the Indian’apple’us 500) on wheels, or could bake an apple pie that is emblazoned with the logo (created with food coloring, nuts or apple bits) of a favorite Indy 500 racing team.

A larger Indy 500 model car, in plastic, wood, foil or paper mache, could serve as a centerpiece at the party; in addition, cardboard cutouts of famous Indy 500 drivers such as Mario Andretti could adorn the party area. Ribbons, streamers and confetti in bright, vibrant colors also should be offered in abundance, just as they would at an actual race.

Guests will ‘race’ to this fun Indianapolis 500 festivity; and they’ll love some handmade party favors to take along ‘for the ride.’