Preakness Celebration is a series of events leading up to the 136 the running of the Preakness, the second jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown, at Pimlico Race Course on May 21, 2011 (always the third Saturday of May.)
Preakness InfieldFest 2011, led by Kegasus, Lord of the Infieldfest, will be a legendary multi-entertainment festival that will include performances by national talent Grammy Winners Bruno Mars and Train on the main stage in the public Infield on Saturday, May 21 at Pimlico Race Course. The Beer Garden Jägermeister Stage will also feature concerts by Mr Greengenes, Phil Vassar and Puddle of Mudd. Many unique and exciting thrills will be added this year and it is all capped off with the headline event – the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes
2011 Peakness 5K
Saturday May 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM
The 2011 Preakness 5K benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure® will start and finish at historic Pimlico Race Course. Walk or run the course which takes you around the same dirt track the horses use on Preakness Day and venture around the grounds at the Pimlico Race Track including past the thoroughbred horse stables. The Amenities are too numerous to mention here - go to to view and to register online by May 3rd
MECU's Pee Wee Preakness
Tuesday May 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Just for Kids, MECU Baltimore's Credit Union presents the Pee Wee Preakness, where tiny tots will bounce their way to the finish line on roly-poly Hippity Hops. The "Mini Preakness" will take place a the Federal Hill Park in Downtown Baltimore.
Hot Air Balloon Festival at Turf Valley
Thursday May 19, 2011 at 3:00 PM -
Saturday May 21, 2011 at 6:30 PM
Events to Include: Craft Vendors, Tethered Balloon Rides, Walk Thru Balloon, Balloon Glow (at dusk), Children's Pee Wee Preakness and other Children's Entertainment, Specialty Food & Drinks, and Live Music Entertainment. Admission is free. Tethered balloon rides will be available for a small fee. All public parking will be offsite. 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, Maryland 21042 - 410-465-1500 -
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People's Pink Party -- Black-Eyed Susan Day
Friday May 20, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Celebrate the People's Pink Party on Black-Eyed Susan Day, featuring the 87th running of the Black-Eyed Susan for 3-year old fillies. The Maryland Jockey Club is proud to partner with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and community outreach programs. Witness history in the making with the return of legendary, retired female riders, the Legends for the CureTM, and much more! Join the People's Pink Party on Preakness Eve to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. The Maryland Jockey Club will donate 10% of all Black-Eyed Susan Day Turfside Terrace sales to Komen for the Cure*. For tickets and information, please visit www.preakness.com or www.komenmd.org or call (410) 542.9400. *Tickets for the exclusive Turfside Terrace are $100 each for Black-Eyed Susan Day, with $10 of each ticket sold donated to the Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Turfside Terrace fans will be treated to a Mediterranean buffet and a live performances by Steel Magnolia and The Lunabelles with host Lauri DeYoung of WPOC 93.1. For full information go to www.preakness.com and click on the People's Pink Party menu item.
136th Running of the Preakness Stakes
Saturday May 21, 2011
One of the nation’s largest, single-day, annual sporting events! Once again Baltimore's Old Hilltop comes alive with the running of the 136th Preakness Stakes, where the finest three-year old thoroughbreds will compete for $1 million in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. InfieldFest 2011 features performances by Bruno Mars, Train, Phil Vassar, Mr. Greengenes, Puddle of Mudd and Hotspur. Visit www.preakness.com for more information. To purchase tickets, call (410) 542-9400 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Infield gates open at 8:00 a.m.
