BALTIMORE, 02-02-12 — The Maryland Jockey Club today announced 2012 Preakness InfieldFest will include performances by Grammy Award nominees Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa. Both bands will play extended sets on the main stage in the public Infield on Saturday, May 19 at Pimlico Race Course 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. Lead vocalist Adam Levine and Aguilera are coaches on the popular NBC talent show program The Voice. 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." "Black & Yellow" peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has sold 3 million digital copies since release. Khalifa's recent single "Young, Wild & Free", which also stars Snoop Dogg, recently reached Platinum status. Additional information on the 24-year-old can be found at .

"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," said Maryland Jockey Club president Tom Chuckas. "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."

In addition to the main stage headliners, Preakness InfieldFest will feature live music from top acts on a second stage, presented by Jägermeister, a variety of activities, and a slew of Maryland-branded food and beverage concessions. The Jägermeister 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. As in all prior years, the Maryland Jockey will continue to work closely with its beverage partners to ensure that responsible drinking policies and protocol is in place for all Preakness fans.

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 or at www.ticketmaster.com.