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Preakness InfieldFest acts announced

The Maryland Jockey Club on Friday announced that the 2012 Preakness InfieldFest will include performances by Grammy Award nominees Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa. Both artists will play extended sets on the main stage in the public infield on May 19 at Pimlico when the Maryland Jockey Club, North America's oldest sporting organization, hosts the 137th renewal of the Preakness Stakes. Maroon 5 won a Grammy for Best New Artist in 2005 and is currently nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group for "Moves Like Jagger," which also features Christina Aguilera. Maroon 5, who were named Favorite Band at the 2012 People's Choice Awards in January, has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide.

Wiz Khalifa is nominated for two Grammy Awards: Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for "Black & Yellow," his single that peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has sold 3 million digital copies since release.

"The InfieldFest brand, now in its fourth year, is all about first class music for the region's most celebrated party at an historic and iconic sporting classic. The multi-celebration festival experience promises a variety of music and entertainment, including the return of the hugely popular MUG Club," Maryland Jockey Club president Tom Chuckas said. "There is plenty for fans to do all day long. The Preakness Infield has become a rite of passage for generations in the mid-Atlantic region. Nowhere else can you listen to great music and soak up the party atmosphere that is InfieldFest at such low prices, capped off by the constant action of live racing that is Preakness Day."

Grammy winners Bruno Mars (2011), Train (2011) and Zac Brown (2010) have performed on the main stage at InfieldFest in previous years as well as Rock and Rock Hall of Famers ZZ Top (2009), Buckcherry (2009) and O.A.R. (2010).

In addition to the main stage headliners, Preakness InfieldFest will feature live music from top acts on a second stage, a variety of activities and a slew of Maryland-branded food and beverage concessions. The second stage acts will be announced at a later date.

Two 160 feet MUG Club areas will be available and easily accessible for the second consecutive year. For an additional $20 to a regular admission to the public infield, fans receive a souvenir mug for unlimited refills of beer.

Infield Tickets will be reduced to $40, with a MUG Club package $60 until 7:30 a.m. (EST) Monday before prices are returned to $50 (infield ticket) and $70 (MUG Club).

Seating information and ticket reservations are available at www.preakness.com. Tickets can be bought by calling the Preakness sales office at 410-542-9400 or 877-206-8042.

Additional information can be found on www.facebook.com/InfieldFest and https://twitter.com/PreaknessStakes.

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