Apr 6, 2018 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Special Events
The 6th Annual Sun BBQ Fest Returns on June 2nd & 3rd, Rain or Shine
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 6, 2018) – It’s time to get messy at Sun BBQ Fest presented by King’s Hawaiian, Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd at Mohegan Sun. Festival goers will be able to sink their teeth into barbecue-smothered favorites, full plate meals, ribs, wings and more! Live music and cooking challenges will also take place throughout the weekend for the whole family to enjoy.
Admission is $5.00 per day and now on sale through the Mohegan Sun Box Office or available at the festival door. Kids 6 and under get in free. The weekend of the event, $1.00 tickets for food and beverage will be available inside the festival.
Grills Heated Up – Wings, Ribs & More
The Winter Parking Lot will be smokin’ with the best BBQ for guests to sink their teeth into. Experience the BBQ action and decide who reigns supreme during the People’s Choice Contest all weekend long. $2.00 samples will be available from 20 participating Kansas City BBQ Society teams, and guests can cast their vote for the ultimate best at Sun BBQ Fest. On Saturday, the competition continues with a rib contest from Noon to 2:30pm, followed by a wing challenge from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. For $5.00, each contest offers a sampling of 5 wings or 5 ribs for fans to indulge and then judge. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Sun BBQ Fest official charity, Operation BBQ Relief.
BBQ Fest goers can taste their way through an endless supply of delicious meats and other flavorful options, all from some of the best restaurants and food vendors that can be found in the region. Wash it all down with a refreshing selection of beers that include Bud, Bud Light and Samuel Adams. Tito’s cocktails will also be offered for $7.00 – the perfect pairings for BBQ on a hot summer day!
Electrifying Entertainment
Ever wonder how the pros make it look so easy? Here is your chance to learn the tricks of the trade right from celebrity chef Myron Mixon, “the winningest man in barbecue” and four – time Barbecue World Champion. On Saturday, June 2nd at 1:00pm and 3:00pm he will perform cooking demonstrations.
Be entertained all weekend long with live music on the main stage that will be providing the beats for this can’t-miss parking lot party. End Saturday night with a bang! – The spectacular fireworks display will be set to kick off at 9:15pm and guaranteed to be fun for the whole family.
NOTE: Mohegan Sun requires persons under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during Sun BBQ Fest. Unescorted minors will have their parent/legal guardian contacted to pick them up immediately.
To learn more about Sun BBQ Fest, please visit the event website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Mar 12, 2018 | Breaking News, Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping, Special Events
Dining & shopping specials + great entertainment, all under one roof on Sunday, April 1st
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 12, 2018) – Guests are invited to enjoy various Easter dining and shopping specials on Sunday, April 1st at Mohegan Sun – home to award – winning restaurants like BALLO Italian Restaurant, Michael Jordan’s Steak House or 23.sportcafe, Tom’s Urban and more.
On Easter Sunday, BALLO Italian Restaurant will feature a special meal guests can indulge in for $55.00 per person. The meal features a grilled lamb chop with English pea risotto, morels and pea shoots.
Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe will feature an Easter Sunday meal including a 16 oz. Prime Rib with mashed potatoes and asparagus for $29.00 per person. Michael Jordan’s Steak House will be running a special meal also on April 1st for $55.00 per person – savor over a petite filet with Chimichurri butter, lobster out of the shell with tomato beurre blanc and saffron rice pilaf.
Tom’s Urban will offer refreshing Urban Mimosas with Infinite Monkey Theorem Sparkling Wine & orange juice all Easter day long.
Relax, dine and enjoy live entertainment at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House on Sunday, April 1st. Sunday music sessions with Steve Cleary begin at 1:00pm – playing original Rock, Jazz, Folk, Blues and more genres! As you listen to melodies, order the Easter dinner special for $16.00 per person – featuring a glazed smoked ham served with mashed potatoes and roasted root vegetables.
Head over to the Wolf Den on April 1st to see The Cartells perform live – bringing their transcending sound to the stage at 7:00pm.
Guests can have fun and laugh at Comix Comedy Club with Jim Spinnato when he brings his performance to the stage on April 1st at 5:00pm – a performance combination of magic, illusion & comedy.
Or, visit Splendeur – A Luxury Boutique on April 1st and receive a complimentary infinity scarf with any purchase of $250.00 or more.
For more information on all Easter specials, please visit mohegansun.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Feb 28, 2018 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
A brand new event featuring four days of fun-filled activities for all ages!
WHAT: Enjoy vacation in the Sun – Mohegan Sun. This April, students and families are invited to take advantage of Family Days hosted in Mohegan Sun Arena. Family Days feature a series of exciting activities during spring vacation. From thrilling arcade games, exclusive professional sport team demos, manicures, hair styling and culinary displays, Family Days has something for everyone!
WHEN/ WHERE: April 9-10, 2018
April 16-17, 2018
11:00am – 7:00pm
Mohegan Sun Arena
IN DETAIL: Join us for Family Days at Mohegan Sun during school vacation weeks! Children and their parents will enjoy a wide range of free activities from demos and clinics put on by the New England Black Wolves and the Connecticut Sun, to manicures and hair styling by Paul Mitchell the School North Haven and a culinary display by Mohegan Sun’s executive pastry chef, Chef Lynn. Plus, games, movies, arts and crafts and so much more! Discounted Arena concessions will be available on all days. This event is open to the public.
For a complete daily schedule and more information on Family Days, please visit mohegansun.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Feb 27, 2018 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Feel the luck on Friday, March 16th and Saturday, March 17th
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 27, 2018) – The luck of the Irish comes alive, turning all things gold and green at Mohegan Sun for St. Patrick’s Day! Don’t miss the action as the New England Black Wolves play in the Arena and host their 2nd annual post – game beer garden, dining specials, live entertainment and more all weekend long.
The New England Black Wolves kickoff the St. Patrick’s Day weekend on Friday, March 16th hosting their 2nd annual post – game beer garden following the 7:30pm game in the Arena against the Toronto Rock. The beer garden will be located in The Shops concourse, featuring ten local Connecticut breweries including Back East, Outer Light, Hanging Hills, Willibrew and more. Guests can try samples from each brewery in a commemorative Black Wolves tasting mug while hanging out with the Black Wolves roster! Ticket packages for this exclusive event are $35.00 and include a game ticket, access to the beer garden, the tasting mug and a special Black Wolves St. Patrick’s Day t-shirt. The package can be purchased here. Current Black Wolves season ticket members may purchase a t-shirt and entry to the beer garden for just $20.00 by calling a service rep at 1.844.LAX.WOLF.
*Note: Ticket purchase is for the Black Wolves Friday, March 16th game and guests entering the beer garden must be 21 years of age.
Dine around and taste traditional Irish fare with countless dining specials on Saturday, March 17th. Hash House A Go Go is featuring corned beef and cabbage for $17.99 and a Pub Crawl, house-made signature corned beef on custom cut Rye served with griddled onions, Swiss cheese and spicy mustard. Celebrate at Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe with $4.00 Guinness drafts, $5.00 Jameson shots, $10.00 Reuben egg rolls, $17.00 corned beef burger on a pretzel bun with Irish whiskey caramelized onions, Irish cheddar and stout mustard and treat yourself to an Irish coffee milkshake for $9.00, add Bailey’s for $4.00. Savor Todd English’s Tuscany’s house-made Kobe corned beef with salted cured potatoes, Guinness glazed carrots and cabbage béchamel for $34.00. Seasons Buffet is featuring St. Patrick’s Day classic dishes such as: corned beef, Irish soda bread, Guinness stout Irish stew, house – made boxty, Shepherd’s pie, steamed cabbage, colcannon, Irish potato salad, grilled beef sausage and more!
Get lucky with no cover all day long at The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House – the only place for all things Irish! Doors open at 10:30am and the first 300 people receive a commemorative Guinness glass. Enjoy food and drink specials, giveaways throughout the day and come prepared to jig with traditional Irish music from Clan O’Cleary, a five piece band playing traditional Irish music and original songs from Noon to 3:00pm and then from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. DJ Mic City will be playing all night starting at 10:00pm.
To learn more about The St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on property, please visit our website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Feb 19, 2018 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Featuring a number of whiskey favorites!
WHAT: Indulge your senses and sample an impressive selection of whiskey, scotch, bourbon and rye, as well as some craft cocktails at Sun Whiskey Union on Friday, April 6th.
WHEN/ WHERE: Friday, April 6th
8:00pm to 11:00pm
Uncas Ballroom
IN DETAIL: Guests can enjoy live music and fare while tasting top of the line whiskey, scotch, bourbon and rye. Chat with some of the distilleries’ representatives and experts on their style whiskeys and other libations. For those that prefer other types of liquor, a variety of craft cocktails will be available featuring William Grant brands.
Tickets for this 21+ event are $50.00 per person and are on sale now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster (a portion of proceeds will go to support the United Way).
To learn more about Sun Whiskey Union, please visit our website. For Sun Whiskey Union special hotel packages, please click here.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Jan 22, 2018 | Food & Beverage, General News, Shopping
Give your loved one what they desire with incredible dining and shopping deals
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 22, 2018) – Make this Valentine’s Day extra special at Mohegan Sun and enjoy dining and shopping deals offered at Pasta Vita, Hash House A Go Go, Sushi Koya, Splendeur – A Luxury Boutique, Victoria’s Secret and more. From dinner for two, to delicious sweet treats, the perfect retail deals and live entertainment, Mohegan Sun has everything to make your day one to remember.
On February 14th, The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House will feature dishes including:
- Butternut Squash Ravioli – House-made butternut squash with sage brown butter, toasted pine nuts, basil pesto and shaved parmesan cheese.
- Baked Stuffed Shrimp – Baked shrimp with a crab & Ritz stuffing served with rice pilaf, garlic broccoli and a lemon beurre blanc.
- Prime Rib – Slow-roasted 12 oz. cut of Prime Rib served with roasted fingerling potatoes, asparagus and hollandaise sauce.
- Daily Dessert – House-made hazelnut chocolate mousse.
Todd English’s Tuscany will grill up two 4 oz. Petit filet of beef, truffled silk potato, asparagus, King Crab and hollandaise for $65.00 per person. For pasta, the restaurant will offer lobster fra diavolo with pan seared 8 oz. Maine lobster tail, spicy roasted tomato sauce and linguine for $36.00 per person.
Guests heading over to Casino of the Sky can stop by Pasta Vita on February 14th to purchase heart shaped raviolis.
Hash House A Go Go will serve their regular menu and feature dishes such as:
- Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Pancake with Whipped Cream – Famous red velvet pancake with chocolate chips, cream cheese icing and whipped cream.
- NY Strip Steak with Grilled Shrimp Skewer – Served with bacon cheddar mashed potatoes and house vegetables.
- Grilled Swordfish with a white wine beurre blanc – Grilled swordfish steak topped with a white wine beurre blanc served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables.
- Wedge Salad – House wedge salad topped with blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, chopped bacon and diced tomatoes.
- Salted Caramel Cheesecake – Served with a graham cracker crust and topped with house-made caramel sauce and whipped cream.
Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain will feature two five oz. spice rubbed filet mignons, lobster with roasted lemon butter, smashed potatoes, chocolate cream pit and two glasses of Wycliff champagne on Valentine’s Day for $140.00.
From February 14th through February 18th, enjoy a Valentine’s Dinner for Two at Jasper White’s Summer Shack for $50.00 per couple. To share: Raw bar (4 pcs.); mixed greens salad with goat cheese, apples, walnuts and house vinaigrette; shack paella; and decadent chocolate cake. Add a split of prosecco for $8.00. Tax and gratuity not included.
On Valentine’s Day, take advantage of Sushi Boat for Two and dessert to share for $60.00 at Sushi Koya from February 14th through February 18th.
After your Valentine’s Day meal, head over to The Shops at Mohegan Sun to spoil yourself or your loved one!
Everything Under the Sun, Riverview Essentials & Brewster’s Trading Post will offer 10% off Munson’s chocolates on Valentine’s Day. While supplies last.
Splendeur – A Luxury Boutique will give away a free Katzmann infinity scarf with any purchase on February 14th. While supplies last.
From February 10th through February 13th, spend $85.00 at Victoria’s Secret to receive a gift tote. While supplies last.
Check the children in for fun at Kids Quest while you enjoy a Valentine’s date night at Mohegan Sun! Kids Quest has all kinds of heartfelt activities planned to make little guests smile.
When the day is over, visit COMIX Comedy Club for a special comedy show for Valentine’s Day with Laurie Kilmartin. Double availability Date Night Package for this show, 25% off front row & VIP tickets. Promo code: DATENIGHT.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. 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, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
