Decanter: A Celebration of Maryland Wine & Racing

A Celebration of Maryland Wine & Racing
Saturday, April 20 & Sunday, April 21 from 12-6pm each day

The Maryland Wineries Association presents DECANTER—the third annual event to highlight the heritage and tradition of both Maryland wine and Maryland horse racing—on April 20-21, 2013 at historic Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, home of the Preakness Stakes.

• de•cant [verb]: to aerate a fine wine by pouring into an ornate glass vessel;
• can•ter [noun]: a controlled gait between a trot and a gallop;
• de•cant•er [noun]: an event at Pimlico Race Course combining the traditions of Maryland wine and Maryland horse racing.

Enjoy a view of live horse races from the Grandstand, samples of fine Maryland wine, great food, and wine & equine focused arts & crafts at Pimlico Race Course.

Enjoy [and bet on] live turf and dirt racing throughout the day from the perspective of Pimlico's Grandstand, or get track-side on the apron.

Upgrade to a "Decanter Pass" and take home a beautiful full sized wine glass and try samples of premier wines from each winery.

Tickets

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ON SITE AT THE EVENT! CASH AND CREDIT ACCEPTED!

• $30 General Admission – Patrons enjoy a Grandstand vantage point of all turf and dirt races of the day, samples of fine Maryland wine from Free State wineries, access to local artisans, specialty food, and equine and wine arts & crafts.
• $50 Decanter Pass – Includes all of the above, plus a full size Riedel wine glass, samples of an exclusive Decanter wine from each attending winery, and a six bottle carrying bag.
• $50 for a two-day General Admission Pass
• $90 for a two-day Decanter Pass.
• $20 Designated Driver & Youth - General admission for non-drinkers and guests 11-20 years old.
• Under 10 = FREE!
• DISCOUNTS— Maryland Wine PASSPORT holders who have entered six or more codes on Marylandwine.com get an additional $5 off advance tickets.

Rules & Regs

The Maryland Wineries Association and the Maryland Jockey Club reserve the right to remove any guest for any reason. No outside food or beverages permitted. No open containers may leave the festival area. No pets allowed. No pop-up tents allowed. Event is rain or shine; no refunds for any reason. Enjoy Maryland wine responsibly.