The 150th Preakness Stakes
The Preakness Stakes, the middle jewel of the iconic Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing, returns to Baltimore’s historic Pimlico Race Course—the second-oldest racetrack in the country—May 17. Now in its 150th year, Preakness has evolved from a singular horse race into a two-day celebratory event consisting of all-new luxury experiences, delicious food vendors and a stellar entertainment lineup!
Preakness Tickets
Single and two-day tickets for Black-Eyed Susan Day and Preakness Stakes are now on sale. Purchase here.
Schedule of Events
Mark your calendars for these Preakness events.
April 28 – May 16: Preak Weeks
Each day, from April 28 through May 16, one of 19 participating businesses will give away a four-pack of tickets to Preakness 150. Simply visit a business on their spotlight for a chance to win—no purchase necessary! In addition, each participating business will receive a QR code and custom promotional code for Preakness 150 ticket sales and will receive 10% of all proceeds made through their individual promo code. Visit Preakness.com/PreakWeeks for more details. Participating businesses in Baltimore include:
- Black Acres Roastery (Station North)
- BLK Swan (Harbor East)
- Blue Caribbean (Park Heights)
- Certified Car Care (Park Heights)
- DifferentRegard (Mt. Vernon)
- Doll House Boutique (Mt. Vernon)
- Jody Davis Designs (Downtown)
- KT’s Kitchen (Park Heights)
- Nick’s Fish House (Baltimore Peninsula)
- Prima Dopo (Fells Point)
- Sassanova Boutique (Harbor East)
- The QG (Downtown)
- The Urban Oyster (Hampden)
- Vinyl & Pages (Downtown)
- YBI Apparel (Park Heights)
May 10-15: Preakness Festival
The inaugural Preakness Festival aims to transform Maryland into a hub of culture, entertainment and community engagement and solidify Preakness’ place as the premier sporting and cultural event in the state. Key festival events include:
- May 8: Free “Secretariat” Screening at the Baltimore Peninsula
- May 10: The 4th Annual George “Spider” Anderson Music and Arts Festival
- May 11: Mother’s Day at the Races
- May 14: Magic of Maryland Music Celebration featuring D-Nice & friends
- May 15: Baltimore Region Investment Summit
May 16: Black-Eyed Susan Day
May 17: Preakness Stakes
More Preakness Events
Preakness Photos
Where to eat during Preakness
Those attending Preakness can purchase tickets in several dining areas:
- Hall of Fame Room
- Terrace Dining Room
- Sports Palace Dining Room
- Sports Palace Reserve
Beyond Pimlico, there are many delicious dining options in the surrounding neighborhoods of Mount Washington and Roland Park:
- The Corner Pantry
- Bonjour
- Mount Washington Tavern
- Ethel’s Creole Kitchen
- Earth, Wood & Fire
- Le Bistro Du Village
- Chiyo Sushi
- Johnny’s
- Petit Louis Bistro
More things to do in Mount Washington
Mount Washington is a charming, historic neighborhood originally designed as a suburb to house the summer homes of Baltimore’s upper-class citizens. It was annexed by the City in 1914, however, and has since served as a quiet, idyllic reprieve from Charm City’s busier neighborhoods. After a weekend spent partying at Pimlico, unwind and recharge by spending time in Mount Washington’s ample green spaces, including the Mount Washington Arboretum, Lake Roland and the nearby Cylburn Arboretum & Mansion.
In addition to its lush landscapes, Mount Washington is also home to several quaint shops. Begin your day with a delicious pastry from French bakery Bonjour before stopping in The Ivy Bookshop or Something Else, one of Baltimore’s oldest boutiques and vintage stores. Have time to get a little hands-on? Take a pottery class at Baltimore Clayworks and learn the art of throwing, sculpting and glazing.
Preakness FAQs
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Where do I park for Preakness?
Pimlico Race Course has several parking lots, including a VIP lot located 80 feet from the Grandstand entrance, all of which are accessible. However, Pimlico does not provide shuttles from the parking lots to the facility. Because of limited space and road closures surrounding the race course, Preakness attendees are highly encouraged to take public transportation. -
How do I take public transportation to Preakness?
Once you arrive in Baltimore City, there are a couple of ways to take public transportation in Pimlico. Metro SubwayLink: Take Metro SubwayLink to the Rogers Avenue Station. Then, take the connecting shuttle bus to the track. Shuttle bus service begins at 8 a.m. and return service ends two hours after the Preakness race. A $4.20 Day Pass is required to ride. Light RailLink: Take Light RailLink service to the Cold Spring Lane stop. Then, take the connecting shuttle bus to Pimlico. Shuttle bus service begins at 8 a.m. and return service ends two hours after the Preakness race. A $4.20 Day Pass is required. Marc Train: Take MARC Penn Line service to Baltimore Penn Station. Take the Penn/Camden Light RailLink shuttle bus to the Mt. Royal/MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art) Light RailLink stop and transfer to a northbound train to the Cold Spring Lane stop. Take the connecting shuttle bus service to the track. Shuttle bus service to Pimlico begins at 8 a.m. and return service ends two hours after the Preakness race. A MARC Train ticket and $4.20 Day Pass are required. -
Where can I stay near Pimlico Race Course?
There are four hotels near Pimlico Race Course: Radisson Hotel at Cross Keys, Hunt Valley Hotel, Residence Inn by Marriott - Hunt Valley and the Baltimore Hotel, Hunt Valley Inn. Find more hotels in Baltimore here.
