Preakness Celebration is a series of events leading up to the 138th running of the Preakness, the second jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown, at Pimlico Race Course on May 18, 2013 (always the third Saturday of May.)
The Preakness is one of the nation’s largest, single-day, annual sporting events! Baltimore's Old Hilltop comes alive with the running of the Preakness Stakes, where the finest three-year old thoroughbreds compete for $1 million.
The region's biggest party is at Preakness InfieldFest! The day will feature live performances by international superstar Pitbull and hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Both artists will play extended sets on the Main Stage. Afrojack will open the main stage with EDM (electronic dance music).
In addition to the main stage headliners, Preakness InfieldFest will host live music from Chevelle, Florida-Georgia Line and Kristen and the Noise on the Jägermeister Stage along with a variety of other activities, including the return of The popular Beer Garden and bottomless MUG Club.
2013 Peakness 5K
Saturday May 11, 2013 at 7:00 AM
The 2013 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. More info...
Get Your Preak On at the Pier with Phil Vassar
Saturday May 11, 2013 at 6:30 PM
Join us and Get Your Preak On At the Pier 6 Pavilion at the Baltimore Inner Harbor on Saturday, May 11th beginning at 6:30 p.m.
his great party hints at the excitement of the week ahead, featuring traditional Maryland cuisine and a live concert by two-time ASCAP Songwriter of the Year recipient and Billboard Country Songwriter of the Year Phil Vassar. Old Dominion, a Nashville-based country act, will open for Vassar. More info...
Hot Air Balloon Festival at Turf Valley
Thursday May 16-18, 2013 at
Experience the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival perfect for young children and those young at heart, hosted Thursday, Friday & Saturday of Preakness® Weekend. Enjoy family activities, handmade crafts, retail and food vendors, and live entertainment. Balloon related activities include tethered hot air balloon rides, a walk-through of an inflated hot air balloon, pilot demonstrations, balloon launches and the nightly Balloon Glow at dusk. More info...
People's Pink Party -- Black-Eyed Susan Day
Friday May 17, 2013 at 9:30 AM
Celebrate the People's Pink Party on Black-Eyed Susan Day, featuring the 89th running of the Black-Eyed Susan for 3-year old fillies.
The Maryland Jockey Club is proud to partner with the Maryland Affiliate of 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, Legends for the CureTM, the $34,000 Pimlico "Battle of the Sexes" Jockey Challenge, and much more! The Goo Goo Dolls, Rodney Atkins and Rachel Farley will be live in concert. Join the People's Pink Party on Preakness Eve. For tickets and information, please visit BlackEyedSusanDay.com or call (877) 206-8042.Gates open at 9:30 a.m. - Infield gates open at 2:00 p.m.
138th Running of the Preakness Stakes
Saturday May 18, 2013
One of the nation’s largest, single-day, annual sporting events! Once again Baltimore's Old Hilltop comes alive with the running of the 138th Preakness Stakes, where the finest three-year old thoroughbreds will compete for $1 million in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.
The region's biggest party is at Preakness InfieldFest! The day will feature live performances by international superstar Pitbull and hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Both artists will play extended sets on the Main Stage. Afrojack will open the main stage with EDM (electronic dance music).
In addition to the main stage headliners, Preakness InfieldFest will host live music from Chevelle, Florida-Georgia Line and Kristen and the Noise on the Jägermeister Stage along with a variety of other activities, including the return of The popular Beer Garden and bottomless MUG Club
Visit www.preakness.com for more information.