Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland

Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore, the Preakness Festival 150 Committee, and the Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland have unveiled the Preakness Festival —a weeklong celebration leading up to the 150th running of the iconic Preakness Stakes! The Preakness Festival 150 is set to bring a week of culture, entertainment & community celebrations to Maryland, culminating in the historic Preakness Stakes. preaknessfestival.com Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGMcpzuD Terrance Hasseltine, STS #PreaknessFestival #MoreThanARace #SportCorpMD

“We’re excited to announce the event dates and the addition of a women’s event, which we have been developing plans for since the inception of the project,” said?Terrance Hasseltine, STS,?the?President of the Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland, which owns and produces the event. The Maryland Cycling Classic, America’s biggest and highest-ranked professional road race, officially announced the addition of a women’s race and a departure from Labor Day weekend. The race will move from its Sunday, Labor Day, slot from 2022 and 2023 to Saturday, September 6, 2025. The women’s race will be contested on the same day as the men’s race with plans to utilize many parts of the same route. https://lnkd.in/dSG4xrr3

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“(This) is not just about an initiation, it’s about an invitation: join us. Partner with us, because it will take each of us working in partnership to make this our biggest and best year yet,”?said Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore.?“We want everyone to have a seat at the table. Together, we can create a truly unforgettable celebration and elevate our communities right here in Maryland.” Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore, together with Governor Wes Moore, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott, and the Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland announced plans December 11th, for the creation of the?Preakness Festival, a reimagined celebration of the iconic Preakness Stakes that will take place across Maryland for the first time in 2025. Coinciding with the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes in 2025, the new festival will feature free and ticketed cultural events, arts activities, and other programming at prominent locations across the state. Through public and private stakeholder partnerships, the festival will deliver experiences that equitably enhance economic growth, promote tourism, and inspire civic pride through collaborative work with small, minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses. “For this to be Maryland’s decade, it has to be Baltimore’s time. We cannot have a growing, thriving state if our state’s largest city isn’t growing and thriving too,”?said Governor Wes Moore.?“Preakness 150 will be more than a celebration—it will help us build a legacy in this city and this state. A legacy of progress; a legacy of opportunity; a legacy of growth and a legacy of leaving no one behind.” First Lady Moore, Christian Johansson, Belinda Stronach, David Rubenstein, and Michael Hankin will serve as Preakness 150 Festival leadership co-chairs. Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kevin Anderson, Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks, and Baltimore City First Lady Hana Scott will serve as honorary festival chairs. “The Preakness Festival will mark a significant evolution in Maryland’s approach to equestrian events,”?said Maryland Sports Commission Executive Director and Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland President Terry Hasseltine.?“Our goal is to deliver holistic experiences that will positively impact communities across the state, drive tourism, and solidify Maryland’s reputation as a premier destination for world-class events. We are excited to lead this effort in collaboration with our great partners.” More information: https://lnkd.in/eqKTnvMz

Take a look back at all of the great moments from the 2024 MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory. We're thankful for the incredible fans who've made the Maryland 5 Star THE PLACE to be in October! We can't wait to see you, and your family, in Cecil County in 2025!

After a thrilling finish to the 2024 MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory (October 17-20), which saw Oliver Townend and Ballaghmor Class win this year’s event (Oliver’s first win in Maryland and his ninth 5 Star overall, along with Ballaghmor Class’s fourth overall 5 Star win), you can catch all the action of the four-day event on ESPNews. In partnership with the United States Equestrian Federation, ESPNews will air a long-form highlight program of the 2024 event, premiering?this Sunday, October 27th at 12:00 PM ET.

Members of the Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland Board of Directors took part in a tour of the facilities in Fair Hill Wednesday, ahead of this weekend’s Maryland 5 Star. The Sport Corp. is the owner and operator of the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill in Cecil County, Maryland. For more information on the event, including a link to purchase tickets, visit: maryland5star.us

The Maryland Cycling Classic - owned and operated by the Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland - is proud to partner with Kaiser Permanente for the 2024 MCC “In the Community” initiative. This week-long series of events focused on creating a positive impact on children in Baltimore County and Baltimore City. Join us, as we look back on these memorable days of giving back to our local community! #MCC2024 #MCCInTheCommunity #kpthrive

“Crab Sports is thrilled to partner with the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill competition, a premier event that showcases the very best of the sport and of the Maryland community,” said?Craig Williams, Crab Sports Director. Partnering with local businesses and events is at the core of what we do, and this collaboration allows us to connect with our Maryland customers in meaningful ways, going beyond where others are willing to go. Together, we’re excited to drive even more fan excitement and engagement to the world-renowned 5 Star, right here in our backyard.” https://lnkd.in/eNPKU5hV

The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill in Cecil County is THE Place to Be in October!!! Celebrate Maryland Horse Month by securing your spot TODAY: https://lnkd.in/emeBtwmJ