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Celebrate Preakness 150

Celebrate Preakness 150 ...

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Preakness Stakes Race at Pimlico Race Course.

Celebrate Preakness 150

May 17 is the 150th Running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course—the pivotal jewel in the Triple Crown. Don’t miss the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes on May 16 and plan to attend the many Preakness Festival activities leading up to the event, including concerts, tours, tournaments, dining, shopping and so much more. Book your room at a cozy Maryland Inn or Historic Hotel , make your reservations at a local Maryland restaurant and get ready for a historic post time.

Photo credit: Pimlico Race Course

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Preakness Stakes race at Pimlico by Jimmy McCue.

Win Tickets to Preakness

Visit any of the “Preak Weeks” partners through May 16 on their “spotlight” day for a chance to win tickets to Preakness 150. Enjoy local shopping, fantastic restaurants, spa treatments and more. No purchase necessary—you’ll be automatically entered to win tickets to this year’s event just for stopping by one of the “Preak Weeks” partners.

Photo credit: Jimmy McCue

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Picture of two horses in stalls sharing some hey.

Take a Tour of

Historic Pimlico

On Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 take a special guided historical walking tour of the nation’s second-oldest racetrack as it nears the 150th Preakness Stakes. Or, make an early start and enjoy free sunrise walking tours of the track from May 13-16 and get an exclusive insider’s view of thoroughbred racing at Pimlico.

Photo credit: @Pimlico Race Course

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Three women attending the Preakness Stakes.

Attend the Storied “Alibi” Breakfast

Mingle with trainers, jockeys, experts, and racing enthusiasts at the 150th Preakness Stakes Alibi Breakfast on Thursday, May 15 from 9:00am to 11:30am at the historic Pimlico Race Course in the Terrace Dining Room and Hall of Fame Dining Room. Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet and be the first to hear racing news and analysis straight “from the horse’s mouth”

Photo credit: The Maryland Jockey Club

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Travel the Horses & Hounds Scenic Byway

Explore Maryland’s gorgeous horse country while you’re in town for Preakness 150. Follow rolling country roads to see horse farms, experience equestrian events, and enjoy galleries, nature, fine dining, wineries and breweries along the way. Get a head start on your getaway by booking a room now at a cozy Maryland inn or historic hotel.

 

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