Hat Contestants on Jim McKay Maryland Million Day

ANNUAL HAT CONTEST

Calling all fashion enthusiasts! Don’t miss the annual Hat Contest at Maryland Million Day. Show off your creativity and style by designing and wearing your most fabulous hat. Whether you’re a seasoned designer or just want to have some fun, this is your opportunity to shine and be part of a cherished tradition. Three winners will be selected for the Best Ladies, the Best Men’s, and the Best Maryland Themed Hat.

Prizes:

  • Maryland Million 2027 VIP Tickets
  • A VIP Day at the Races at Laurel Park 2027
  • Two (2) General Admission Tickets to Preakness 152

Details:

  • Free to enter
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Deadline to enter is 2:00 pm ET, Saturday October 24 (subject to change)
  • Sign up on-track in the Grandstand starting at 10:00 am
  • Registration begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 24 at (look for Hat Contest signage)
  • Live judging will occur at 3:00 PM in the Conference Center (look for Conference Center signage)
  • Contestants must have filled out an entry form to be allowed to participate in the live judging portion of the event. Participants can enter early in the day or just prior to judging, there is no penalty, advantage, or disadvantage to entering early or late.

Official Rules will be available at the Registration Check-In table.

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