Sun WineFest 2013 Gets Competitive With Grape Stomp And Oyster Shucking Contests

2012-10-08

Teams go head-to-head in two competitions to celebrate Sun WineFest at Mohegan Sun’s 10th anniversary

Join us as the 4th annual Mohegan Sun WineFest Grape Stomp and the 9th annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open highlight Sun WineFest weekend at Mohegan Sun! These contests, which take place during the Grand Tasting on Saturday, January 26th and Sunday, January 27th, will have teams battling it out to win cash prizes and the chance to call themselves “the best” grape stompers and oyster shuckers!

Mohegan Sun WineFest Grape Stomp presented by Cîroc Ultra Premium Vodka
On Saturday, January 26th at 4:00pm in the Uncas Ballroom, sixteen teams will test their skills as they try to stomp the most juice out of a measured amount of grapes to benefit charity as part of the Mohegan Sun WineFest Grape Stomp; presented by the Official Sponsor — Cîroc Ultra Premium Vodka.  The winner will receive a well deserved prize of $1,500, an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun’s luxury hotel, a complimentary dinner for two at Todd English’s Tuscany and complimentary pedicures from Elemis Spa.

Complimentary with Saturday’s Grand Tasting admission.

9th Annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open presented by Bud Light Lime
The Mohegan Sun Oyster Open presented by Bud Light Lime is back for its 9th year with the nation’s best oyster shuckers competing for a $5,000 purse!  This shucking showdown will take place on Sunday, January 27th at 4:15pm on the Main Stage in the Uncas Ballroom and is sure to be one of the most exciting events of the weekend.
Complimentary with Sunday’s Grand Tasting admission.
For more information on Sun WineFest 2013 events, featured personalities and hours and area hotel information, visit sunwinefest.com or Facebook and Twitter at facebook.com/sunwinefest and twitter.com/sunwinefest.

Sun WineFest 2013 is a production of Cirilli Associates LLC, a Connecticut-based marketing firm that specializes in event concepts, event production, and customized marketing and sponsorship programs.
About Mohegan Sun

Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.  Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.

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