Apr 24, 2024 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Can’t-miss festival returns June 15th & 16th, rain or shine
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 24, 2024) – Sun BBQ Fest is back for another year and guests are invited to get ready to fire up their taste buds for a weekend of smoky flavors, tender meats, cold beer and delicious cocktails. Sun BBQ Fest is set to take place from Noon – 9:00pm on Saturday, June 15th and Noon – 5:00pm on Sunday, June 16th. Throughout the weekend, guests can take in incredible live music and enjoy 50+ food trucks, savory BBQ including full dish options from top grill masters and participate in the People’s Choice Competition. In that showdown, Sun BBQ Fest guests can judge a rib, wing, and burger competition for $1 per sample. Tickets to Sun BBQ Fest are on sale now via Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. Kids age 12 and under receive free admission all weekend.
Guests who purchase a ticket to Sun BBQ Fest will be automatically entered to win a Pit Boss Sportsman 820 Wood Pellet Grill courtesy of Pit Boss! A winner will be announced at 4:45pm on Sunday, June 16th on the Main Stage. Guests do not need to be present to win.
Guests looking to up their BBQ game are in luck as chef demonstrations will take place throughout the day with presentations from Chef Plum, Chef Erica Roby and more BBQ pit masters! Those interested in a full list of chefs and schedule of events can visit sunbbqfest.com.
Sun BBQ Fest isn’t Sun BBQ Fest without a Cornhole Tournament! Wicked Cornhole will host a pro-standard Cornhole Tournament on Saturday and Sunday, with three winners each day. Guests who purchase a ticket to Sun BBQ Fest in addition to downloading the Scoreholio app will be eligible to participate in the tournament.
The fun keeps going into Saturday night! From 4:00pm – 7:00pm, guests can experience the Bubbles & Brews Tailgate at Sun BBQ Fest before the captivating fireworks display and electrifying performances by Country stars, Chase Bryant and Jon Langston on the main stage! Sip on cold brews, bubbly cocktails, and unlimited alcohol samples, while listening to Locals Live 2022 Champion, Nick Bosse, and The Northern Roots perform live on the main stage. A ticket to this event includes entry to Sun BBQ Fest and come and go access during the event. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
Throughout the weekend, Mohegan Digital will be providing a smokin’ opportunity to enjoy great food and walk away with fantastic prizes. New and existing players can download the MoheganSunCasino.com app, register for an account and place a $25 bet on any casino game. After meeting the entry requirements, guests will receive one spin on the giant prize wheel, which includes more than $10,000 in prizes including cash, bonus credit, merchandise, and trending products! Prizes on the wheel will rotate throughout the festival. Guests who meet the requirements will also receive one sample of award-winning competition pitmaster and sommelier Erica Blaire Roby’s special Sun BBQ Fest recipes. Erica will also demonstrate recipes for her Harissa Grilled Chicken with Preserved Lemon Tagine and Moroccan Beef Grilled Pita on the Coke Stage at the event on both days.
To stay up to date on all things Sun BBQ Fest, visit sunbbqfest.com.
Note: Security will be checking IDs upon entry and they will be providing wristbands to guests 21 years of age or older. Seating by the fire pits at the bar is available for guests 21 years of age or older; no underage guests are allowed within this seating area.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Apr 16, 2024 | Food & Beverage, Special Events
Treat Mom to a special meal on Sunday, May 12th
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 16, 2024) – It’s time to treat Mom to a heartwarming celebration at Mohegan Sun’s Mother’s Day Brunch. Give Mom the gift of some precious family moments filled with live music by David Davis and an incredible selection of food, desserts and classic cocktails. Mohegan Sun will be offering two options to celebrate Mom, the Premium Brunch and the Classic Brunch, which will both take place in the Uncas Ballroom. Additionally, both options will feature dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan selections.
The Premium Brunch is set to take place from 10:00am – Noon and will feature delectable, chef-selected breakfast and lunch delights from a classic buffet. The Premium Brunch will also feature an elaborate antipasto display along with a seafood on ice display. Over at the carving station, guests can indulge in herb-crusted prime rib. Additionally, guests can dive into an exquisite array of decadent desserts and a complimentary Mimosa, Bellini and Bloody Mary bar.
The Classic Brunch is set to take place from 1:30pm – 3:30pm and will feature tasty breakfast classics along with lunch dishes that will make the day extra special. The Classic Brunch will also feature a crudité display. Over at the carving station, guests can dive into rosemary roasted pork loin. Similar to the Premium Brunch, the Classic Brunch will include an array of desserts and a complimentary Mimosa, Bellini and Bloody Mary bar.
Tickets to the Classic and Premium Mother’s Day Brunch go on sale on Wednesday, April 17th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. Children ages two and under receive free admission. To learn more about Mother’s Day at Mohegan Sun, guests can visit the Mohegan Sun website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars, three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena and the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, which was recently named as one of the 30 best sports bars to watch UFC. 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Apr 2, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Special Events
Tickets on sale Friday, April 5th
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 2, 2024) – Fresh off the first preview of forthcoming new music with “Damn Near Normal”, Platinum-selling Country Rock sensation Koe Wetzel announces his headlining Damn Near Normal World Tour, hitting arenas and amphitheaters across the globe including Wetzel’s Mohegan Sun Arena debut with special guest Treaty Oak Revival and Dylan Wheeler on Thursday, August 29th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are available on Friday, April 5th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. Subject to availability, Fans of Koe Wetzel can purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting on Saturday, April 6th.
Koe Wetzel might just be the last real rebel out there. The Platinum-selling East Texas-born singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer shakes up the status quo, shatters expectations and sticks to his guns with a sound steeped in Country storytelling yet spiked with Grunge grit. He’s unapologetic, undeniable and unlike anyone else you’ve ever heard. Without anything to prove and nothing to lose, he continues to kick ass on his own terms. Breaking through with a series of independent releases and tallying over 2.4 billion streams to date, Wetzel has impressively notched multiple RIAA-certified singles, including six Gold records and the Platinum track “Drunk Driving.” The latter adorned his 2020 Columbia Records debut, Sellout, which arrived to widespread critical acclaim from American Songwriter, The Boot, Rolling Stone and more.
Wetzel followed with the release of his 2022 album Hell Paso, which debuted at No. 12 on the Billboard 200. Recorded at the iconic Sonic Ranch Studio outside of El Paso, Texas, the 13-track LP perfectly blends Wetzel’s musical influences and carves a unique lane for himself. In speaking about the album, he says: “We pulled in every genre we were feeling at the time. We spent the last ten years trying to make this sound, Hell Paso has it.”
Over the years, Wetzel has quietly emerged as a powerhouse performer packing arenas, amphitheaters, and ballparks across North America. Selling over 275,000 tickets in 2023 alone, he graced POLLSTAR’s “Top Worldwide Tours” for the third time with headline performances, top festivals and an opening slot for Morgan Wallen already slated for 2024. He continues to forge ahead with new music on the horizon. Ultimately, there’s only one Koe Wetzel, and he’s here to stay.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America”. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Best of Hartford Magazine, and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Mar 27, 2024 | Special Events
Exciting activities for students and families April 8th & 9th
WHAT: Students and families are invited to join Mohegan Sun for Family Days during spring vacation! Located in Mohegan Sun Arena, Family Days is a free event that is set to take place on Monday, April 8th and Tuesday, April 9th from Noon – 5:00pm on both days.
WHEN/WHERE: Monday, April 8th & Tuesday, April 9th
Noon – 5:00pm
Mohegan Sun Arena
IN DETAIL: Students and families can take part in a series of incredible activities including arcade games, arts & crafts, hands-on culinary displays, plus an exclusive Connecticut Sun basketball activity featuring a special appearance from the iconic mascot, Blaze! Additionally, Mohegan Sun will be hosting a K-9 demo and Q&A with Officer Dolan and her dog, Ziva. Family Days is a free event and open to the public. Discounted Arena concessions and free popcorn will be available for guests to indulge in on both days of the event. Family Days has something for everyone and promises to make fun memories that will last a lifetime! Some of Mohegan Sun’s exciting event partners include:
Charter Oak
Charter Oak will provide guests an opportunity to participate in various activities including cornhole, ring toss, giant Jenga, giant Connect 4 and a giant coloring board.
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Guests are invited to stop over at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame booth for special giveaways! ! Additionally, there will be a variety of games, artifacts and step and repeat for guests to take photos.
Kids Quest/Cyber Quest
Kids Quest/Cyber Quest will host an arts and crafts station, various arcade games and a special sensory play area.
Mohegan Sun requires persons under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during Family Days activities. Unescorted minors will have their parent/legal guardian contacted to pick them up immediately.
For a complete daily schedule and more information on Family Days, guests can visit mohegansun.com/familydays.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Mar 21, 2024 | Boxing, Boxing, Food & Beverage, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
Reservations include buffet, free meet & greet with Dustin Poirier and a chance to win an inclusive MMA trip to Las Vegas
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 21, 2024) – On Saturday, April 13th, guests are invited to head over to the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook to enjoy the adrenaline-pumping MMA Watch Party with Dustin Poirier. Throughout the event, guests who book a reservation via URVenue will have an exclusive opportunity to indulge in delicious food and drinks, participate in a meet and greet with Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier and take part in giveaways with the grand prize being an inclusive MMA trip for two to Las Vegas!
Seating for the MMA Watch Party with Dustin Poirier at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook begins at 6:00pm and a reservation will give guests a chance to satisfy their cravings with delicious drink specials and delectable food from an incredible buffet that opens at 7:00pm. From 9:00pm – 11:00pm, guests will be able to step inside a replica octagon ring for a free meet & greet experience with MMA powerhouse, Dustin Poirier. Guests will be able to take a photo with Poirier and get one personal item autographed. Additionally, guests with reservations will automatically be entered into three giveaways that will take place at the end of the night. The prizes associated with these giveaways include two autographed MMA belts and a grand prize inclusive MMA trip, including airfare and accommodations for two, to Las Vegas! The drawing takes place at 10:50pm and guests must be present to win.
Attendees of the MMA Watch Party with Dustin Poirier will be able to feel the intensity as they watch the action unfold on the 140-foot video wall between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill when they go head-to-head in the main event. The preliminary card begins at 8:00pm and the main card will take place at 10:00pm.
All guests must be 21 and older to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. To learn more about the MMA Watch Party with Dustin Poirier and to book a reservation, guests can visit mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars, three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena and the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, which was recently named as one of the 30 best sports bars to watch UFC. 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Mar 19, 2024 | Food & Beverage, Special Events
Celebrity Mixologist Phil Wills to also craft cocktails at the MoheganSunCasino.com Signature Cocktail Lounge during Sun Whiskey Union
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 19, 2024) – The 8th Annual Sun Whiskey Union at Mohegan Sun is set to take place on Saturday, April 13th, and this event that’s aged perfectly is expanding to include experiences guests won’t want to miss. Spirits & Cigars: Mohegan Sun Select Whiskeys, an exclusive event located in the Clay Pipe Cigar Bar, is being added to the Sun Whiskey Union lineup. Additionally, Celebrity mixologist Phil Willis from TV series Bar Rescue joins Sun Whiskey Union at the MoheganSunCasino.com Signature Cocktail Lounge.
Over at Clay Pipe Cigar Bar, guests can partake in an exclusive pairing session at Spirits & Cigars: Mohegan Sun Select Whiskeys on Saturday, April 13th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. During this experience, guests can savor a carefully curated selection of top-shelf spirits, expertly poured by knowledgeable mixologists. Upon entry, attendees will receive an infused cigar and a whiskey passport, which offers access to any five one oz. pours. Available options include Angel’s Envy Bourbon, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Breckenridge Bourbon, Bulleit Bourbon, Colonel EH Taylor Bourbon, Eagle Rare Bourbon, Elijah Craig Bourbon, Great Jones Bourbon, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Litchfield Bourbon, and SoNo 1420 Maritime Whiskey. The luxurious Clay Pipe Cigar Bar provides the perfect setting for guests to unwind, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy the timeless pleasure of a fine cigar and whiskey pairing. Tickets on sale Wednesday, March 20th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
At Sun Whiskey Union in the Earth Ballroom, celebrity mixologist Phil Wills will be crafting four signature cocktails served out of specialty glasses at the MoheganSunCasino.com Signature Cocktail Lounge. To receive a drink ticket for one of these cocktails, guests must download the MoheganSunCasino.com app, create an account, and place a $5 bet on any game. The MoheganSunCasino.com Signature Cocktail Lounge will be available throughout the duration of Sun Whiskey Union (8:00pm – 11:00pm).
The 8th Annual Sun Whiskey Union is set to take place on Saturday, April 13th from 8:00pm – 11:00pm in the Earth Ballroom. Throughout the event, guests in attendance will be able to sip on top-shelf whiskey, scotch, bourbon and rye, enjoy live music from Locals Live 2023 finalist, The Rakes, and indulge in delicious bites from Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ and tasty treats from NoRA Cupcake Company. Guests will also get the chance to bid on exciting auction items from the world of sports, entertainment and Pop culture, provided by Ocean State Charity Events with proceeds benefiting the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut. Tickets to Sun Whiskey Union are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. Hotel packages that include access to the main Sun Whiskey Union event and an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun are available for purchase while supplies last.
To learn more about Sun Whiskey Union, visit mohegansun.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 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 X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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