After banning coolers filled with outside booze in the Preakness infield, the Maryland Jockey Club drew fans back by transforming the middle of the track into a music festival with top rock, hip-hop and electronic music acts.
Organizers are now hoping to hit the exacta by attempting to put on a similar show at another one of the local racing industry’s marquis events, Maryland Million day, held every fall at Laurel Park.
The Stronach Group, owner of both Laurel and Pimlico Race Course, today announced the inaugural Clubhouse Festival during the Oct. 20 Maryland Million, featuring a lineup of electronic musician Deadmau5, house musician Steve Aoki, rapper Wifisfuneral and the DJ duo Lost Kings.
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