Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park

A history rich venue for your special day

Holds ceremonies and receptions

Plan an unforgettable Wedding celebration at Laurel Park, Maryland’s premier destination for Thoroughbred horse racing. Conveniently located between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, this historic racetrack first opened in 1911 and is owned by the prestigious Maryland Jockey Club. With over 40,000 sq. ft of unique indoor event spaces and beautiful outdoor areas, you can choose one that is exactly suited to your needs. To ensure your once in a lifetime event is a flawless affair, the experienced Maryland Jockey Club event staff will work with you to help you plan and assist with all the important details. Its skilled culinary team offers a spectacular selection of delicious menu options; it will be easy to design a menu that will satisfy and impress all your guests. Host your upcoming wedding ceremony and reception at Laurel Park and it’s sure to be a beautiful and unforgettable celebration. Be sure to check out the gallery for an exclusive 360° Virtual Tour!

115+ years in business

Speaks English, German, Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

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Amenities

Ceremony Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Backyard

Ballroom

Historic Venue

Restaurant

Tented

Trees

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Food & Catering

Planning

Rentals & Equipment

Service Staff

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Meet the team

Kelsey Spriggs
Hospitality & Event Sales Manager
Come book your special day with us at the Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park! Kelsey has experience as not only a sales manager, but also wedding coordinator. All of your event details will be taken care of to make sure you have the perfect event from start to finish!
Kerstin Rivkin
Director of Event Sales
Born and raised in Germany I came to the United States after receiving my degree in Hospitality Management. Working for a local Hilton brand property and then moving to and working in Las Vegas for over 6 years my passion grew for special events held in non-traditioanl event spaces. I have a broad range of banquet and event experience - selling and servicing a vast variety of functions such as corporate meetings, themed cocktail receptions, banquet dinners, weddings and holiday parties for groups as small as 10 guests to groups as large as 700 guests. I am committed to excellence, an exceptional communicator, creative, well organized with an attention to detail and look forward to planning your perfect event experience.

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This is my first time being at the racetrack. I had no idea how vast and huge this place is. Not just the grandstands but there's multiple bars and restaurants on several different levels, all decorated and updated. From what I understand, if y...

ou want to have a private party here, the rates are extremely affordable.

A beautiful day at Laurel

I had the best night of my life celebrating my 65th Birthday on January 11, 2024 at the Laurel Jockey Club, Ruffian Room. Kerstin, the Director of Events was off the chain (Wonderful). She made it so easy for me. She listened to everything ...

I wanted, was so accommodating, thoughtful and just OUTSTANDING. The food was delicious, guests are still raving about the salmon and lobster sauce. The staff that worked my party were all amazing. I could not have found a better place to host this milestone birthday. Thank you Laurel Jockey Club......

The Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Raceway is an excellent place for live and simul-cast racing. The facility and grounds are spacious and well cared for. There are restaurants, bars and areas for special events such as the Mother's Day Brunch....

You can view the races at the outside track or from inside. There is lots of free parking. Well worth a visit.

This place's directory is a bit confusing. I went to a salsa and bachata party in one of the upstairs bars. It was a great vibe.

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Service area & Contact info

198 Laurel Race Track Rd, Laurel, MD

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(301) 470-5439

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