Celebrate the Preakness at National Harbor
Get ready to celebrate one of Maryland’s most iconic traditions, the Preakness Stakes, right here at National Harbor on Saturday, May 16.
From lively race-day gatherings to waterfront dining, our restaurants and bars are serving up Preakness excitement alongside festive, Maryland-inspired specials. Scroll down for details.
Head to SUCCOTASH to watch the Preakness and enjoy race day favorites, including their Black-Eyed Susan cocktail and a Maryland crab cake. Be sure to check out the horse sculpture Sorghum Van Winkle.
Catch every second of the Preakness at Tom’s Watch Bar, where wall-to-wall TVs put you right in the middle of the action while you enjoy their Black-Eyed Susan cocktail, available for a limited time.
Catch the race at The Walrus Oyster & Ale House while enjoying Maryland-inspired dish features and festive drink specials, including a classic Black-Eyed Susan cocktail.
Maryland Dish Spotlight Features at The Walrus Oyster & Ale House Include:
Oyster Dishes:
Oysters Rockefeller
Fried Oysters
Deviled Eggs with Cornmeal-crusted Oysters
Oysters on the Half Shell:
Sweet Jesus - (St. Mary's County, MD)
Choptake Sweets - (St. Jerome's Creek, MD)
Local Wilds - (Chesapeake Bay, MD)
Battle Creek - (St. Jerome's Creek, MD)
Salt Shakes - (Chincoteague Bay, MD)
"Maryland Style" Crab Dishes:
Jumbo Lump Crab Dip
Crab Cake Sandwich
Crab Cakes
May 9 | 11am — 2pm
Step into race-day elegance at Prince George’s County Executive Aisha N. Braveboy signature kickoff to Preakness week. Join regional leaders, elected officials, and community partners for an exclusive brunch in the Riverview Ballroom at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11am to 2pm. Enjoy refined cuisine, vibrant conversation, and celebrate in your finest race-day style.
152 Waterfront Street National Harbor, Maryland 20745 (301) 567-6100 Website
200 American Way National Harbor, Maryland 20745 (301) 960-3936 Website
