Apr 11, 2023 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events, Travel & Leisure
Mouthwatering festival returns June 17th & 18th, rain or shine
UNCASVILLE, CT (April 11, 2023) – 10 Years & Still Lit! Celebrate a decade’s worth
of the best in barbecue at Sun BBQ Fest 2023! Prepare for incredible food, cold beer, hand-crafted cocktails, an immersive new experience by Mohegan Digital and incredible performances by international Country artist Kameron Marlowe and American Idol star HunterGirl. Over the course of BBQ Fest weekend, guests will have the chance to experience 50 different, mouthwatering BBQ options, full plate vending from nationally acclaimed BBQ vendors, sample small bites in our “People’s Choice Competition” and taste up to five different styles of Wings & Ribs in our annual competition. Sun BBQ Fest will also showcase World Food Championship (WFC) sanctioned barbecue teams that compete all over the country! Stick around until 4:00pm on Sunday for a celebration where WFC contest winners are given over $26,000 in prizes. Get ready for BBQ beyond belief!
Tickets to Sun BBQ Fest are $15 for Saturday and $10 for Sunday and are on sale now through Ticketmaster and at Mohegan Sun Box Office. Kids ages 12 and under receive free admission. Omaha Steaks and recteq are partnering with Mohegan Sun to provide a special surprise in honor of Sun BBQ Fest’s 10th anniversary. All ticketholders to Sun BBQ Fest will be automatically entered into a drawing, and one lucky winner will receive the RT-B380 Bullseye Wood Pellet Grill, valued at $500!
Learn more about the art of BBQ with some of the best chefs in the business at the BBQ Fest Chef Demo Stage, hosted by Chef Plum! Grab a seat at a picnic table and listen to exclusive BBQ tips from the pros, including Chad Rosenthal, Matt Groark and more. Connecticut’s own Bear’s Smokehouse is also bringing the heat with saucy recipe details!
Ribs & Wings Galore
Mohegan Sun is pulling back the curtain at BBQ Fest for guests to be a part of select judging times throughout the weekend. Participating World Food Championship teams will offer $2 BBQ samples all weekend long, and guests can feast throughout the day before voting for the best in show. Voting will be open from Saturday at 11:00am until Sunday at 3:00pm and the winners will be announced on Sunday at 4:00pm.
In addition to the People’s Choice competition, guests can indulge at the Rib and Wing Challenges. All participating WFC Team competitors will be given racks of ribs and loads of chicken wings to prepare in any flavor they wish. For a $5 entry, guests can try any five ribs or wings and vote for their favorite. Winners will be announced during Sunday’s Awards Ceremony at 4:00pm. The Rib Challenge Tent is open to guests on Saturday from Noon – 2:30pm, and the Wing Challenge Tent is open on Saturday from 6:00pm – 8:30pm. A portion of the proceeds from both competitions benefit Operation BBQ Relief, an organization dedicated to providing meals to disaster-stricken communities across the U.S.
Sun BBQ Fest wouldn’t be complete without entertainment!
All weekend long guests can pair their favorite BBQ with great live entertainment! On Saturday, June 17th, we are bringing the party with can’t-miss live performances by Kameron Marlowe, HunterGirl, Red Light, and more. Wear your boots and get ready to party! Finish an unforgettable night under the stars with an amazing firework display at approximately 9:15pm on Saturday night.
Wicked Cornhole will host a pro-standard Cornhole Tournament on Saturday and Sunday. Visit SUNBBQFEST.COM for more information on how to sign up. Guests will need to download the “Scoreholio” app as well to participate in the tournament. A winning team will be announced each day of the event. Each winning team will take home $250 in cash, a one-night free hotel stay and two tickets to see a show at Mohegan Sun Arena (for available dates)! Big Dog’s Mobile Axe Throwing will also have sessions available for guests ages 12 and up. Walk-ups are available throughout the day. Sun BBQ Fest 2023 truly has something for everyone.
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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Mar 30, 2023 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
The former all-time great for the Huskies will meet & greet with fans on the same night his alma mater takes on Miami for a bid into the Championship game; ESPN’s Gordon Damer is also live inside the Sportsbook from 3:00pm-6:00pm
WHAT: MoheganSunCasino.com, which is Mohegan’s iGaming
platform equipped with hundreds of online casino games, is set to host a special event this Saturday, featuring former Huskies basketball star Charlie Villanueva. Villanueva, an all-time great for UConn who went on to play 11 seasons in the pros, will join fans inside the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook for a special meet & greet. The event is scheduled for 5:15pm and this appearance was made possible through Mohegan’s partnership with FanDuel! In addition to Villanueva’s M&G, ESPN’s Gordon Damer will also be broadcasting live from the Sportsbook from 3:00pm-6:00pm.
WHERE/WHEN: Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook | Saturday, April 1st from 3-6pm followed by a night of exciting semi-final college basketball | Charlie Villanueva M&G: 5:15pm – 6:15pm
IN DETAIL: In addition to the live broadcast and meet & greet with Charlie Villanueva this Saturday, the beer special at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will be Two Conn Easy Ale by Two Roads Brewing. Reservations (subject to availability) for the afternoon and evening can also be made at mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
(9) FAU vs. (5) San Diego State tips-off at 6:09pm and (4) UConn vs. (5) Miami will tip-off at 8:49pm. Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook is also home to a full dining menu and drink menu featuring popular offerings like the Nashville Chicken Sandwich and the Jesus Shuttlesworth mixed drink (Knob Creek Rye Mohegan Sun Series 1, Fruitful Blackberry liqueur, lime sour and Fever-Tree ginger beer).
ABOUT CHARLIE VILLANUEVA: Charlie Villanueva was a major part of the UConn men’s 2nd national title in 2004, a year in which he also led the team in scoring and averaged 8+ rebounds per game. UConn voted Villanueva team MVP in 2004 as well, and the star Power Forward was also second-team All-Big East that year. Drafted by the Toronto Raptors ahead of the 2005-06 season, Villanueva would go on to have a long career in the pros after being named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. His best year in the NBA was the 2008-09 season where he averaged 16.2 points to go along with nearly 7 rebounds per game.
ABOUT MOHEGAN: Mohegan is the owner, developer and manager of premier entertainment resorts in the United States, Canada, and Northern Asia. Mohegan’s U.S. operations include resorts in Connecticut, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Nevada; Canadian operations are based in Niagara Falls; and Mohegan Inspire is located in Incheon, South Korea. The brand’s iGaming division, Mohegan Digital, provides cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan base and meets the digital needs of customers on a global scale. Mohegan Digital launched MoheganSunCasino.com and associated smartphone apps in Connecticut on October 19, 2021. The platform offers hundreds of online casino games and industry leading promotions. To download the real-money casino app, visit www.ct.mohegansuncasino.com, iOS or Google Play. For more information on Mohegan and its properties, please visit mohegangaming.com.
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Mar 15, 2023 | General News, Special Events, Uncategorized
Get ready for two days of fun-filled activities for all ages!
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 15, 2023) – Join Mohegan Sun for Family Days during school vacation week! This event will take place at Mohegan Sun Arena on Monday, April 10th and Tuesday, April 11th from 11:00am – 5:30pm on both days. Family Days is open to the public and admission is free for all attendees. Children will enjoy a wide range of free activities from exclusive basketball activities put on by the Connecticut Sun to cupcake decorating with Mohegan Sun’s executive pastry chef, Chef Lynn. Discounted Arena concessions will also be available on both days. Expect a lively line-up of local organizations and fun interactive experiences at this event! Some of Mohegan Sun’s exciting Event Partners include:
Garde Arts Center
The Garde Arts Center will be hosting a face painting activation, a crafty hands-on activity and a visit from a Garde Arts character in costume. More information about coming events will also be available.
New England Science & Sailing Foundation
Bring sailing indoors as you design and engineer your very own land sailor! Harness the power of wind using a sail, a PVC frame and wheels. Test it out and calculate speed as you experiment with different frame designs, sail shapes & sizes and wheel placement. For kids ages three to eight and over!
DFX ENTERTAINMENT
Learn how to juggle, and boost confidence with fun, new TikTok dance moves lead by the DFX Entertainment team!
Guitar Center
Live music performance by music instructors from Guitar Center, along with hands on activities with drums, guitars and more! Play an instrument and learn more about accessing lessons.
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, please 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Mar 8, 2023 | Food & Beverage, Special Events
Tickets to exclusive events at TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge and Clay Pipe Cigar Bar on sale now
The 7th Annual Sun Whiskey Union at Mohegan Sun is now with the addition of four brand new, limited capacity events at TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge and Clay Pipe Cigar Bar on Friday, April 7th, and Saturday, April 8th.
TAO Japanese Whisky Dinner
- Time/Date: 5:00pm on Friday, April 7th
- Location: TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge
- Ticket Price: $250; Day of the Event: $255
Transport your palate to the Far East with an educational whisky pairing from our friends at Michter’s Distillery. Enjoy a specialty craft cocktail at entry along with whisky pairings during TAO’s incredible three-course dinner.
Spirits & Cigars presented by Mohegan Sun’s Barrel Select Program
- Time/Date: 7:00pm on Friday, April 7th
- Location: Clay Pipe Cigar Bar
- Ticket Price: $120; Day of the Event: $125
Partake in an exclusive whiskey tasting featuring Mohegan Sun’s limited Barrel Select Program. A wide variety of tasting options will be offered from nine single barrels including our newest single barrel releases, Maker’s Mark, Private Reserve and Whistle Pig Piggyback. Additional offerings to include Angel’s Envy, Breckenridge Bourbon, Elijah Craig, Knob Creek Rye, and Knob Creek Bourbon. Tastings are paired with a complimentary Clay Pipe infused cigar. Try a half ounce of each one of our offerings and track your pairings with our checklist card in this one-of-a-kind tasting experience!
Friends of Laphroaig
- Time/Date: 6:00pm on Saturday, April 8th
- Location: Clay Pipe Cigar Bar
- Ticket Price: $125; Day of the Event: $130
Get a private first taste of the exclusive Laphroaig Single Barrel Cask Barrel selected by Mohegan Sun, available to the public later this year, as well as three additional expressions from Laphroaig. Each ticket includes a tasting experience hosted by Beam Suntory representatives.
Clay Pipe Nightcap
- Time/Date: 11:00pm on Saturday, April 8th
- Location: Clay Pipe Cigar Bar
- Ticket Price: $50; Day of the Event: $55
Don’t end Sun Whiskey Union Weekend without a nightcap! Stop by Clay Pipe Cigar Bar for our late-night specially crafted smoked whiskey cocktails. Come finish your night off with a Smoked Whiskey Mai Tai or keep your night going with our Smoked Espresso Martini. One complimentary Clay Pipe infused cigar and two specialty cocktails included with admission.
The main event, Sun Whiskey Union, takes place from 8:00pm to 11:00pm on Saturday, April 8th in the Earth Ballroom. Guests will be able to listen to live music by Jason Ingriselli & The Miles North , taste topflight whiskey, scotch, bourbon and rye, and sample unique craft cocktails. Sun Whiskey Union will feature various distilleries like Beam Suntory and Penelope Bourbon with experts on hand to answer a variety of questions on their style of whiskey and other libations! Delicious food by Bear’s Smokehouse and delectable treats by NoRA Cupcake Company also join the mix!
Sun Whiskey Union will also feature exciting silent auction items from the world of sports, entertainment, and pop culture provided by Ocean State Charity Events. All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit United Way.
Tickets for Sun Whiskey Union are $70 and on sale now through Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. A portion of ticket proceeds from Saturday’s Sun Whiskey Union will go to support the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut. Guests must be 21 years of age of older to attend all Sun Whiskey Union Weekend events. Valid ID and ticket are required upon entry at all event doors.
To learn more about Sun Whiskey Union, including information about our special Sun Whiskey Union hotel package, please visit mohegansun.com.
Media coverage opportunities are available for Saturday’s Sun Whiskey Union event. For inquiries, contact Charisse Huff at [email protected]
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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Feb 8, 2023 | Food & Beverage, Special Events
WHAT: 7th Annual Sun Whiskey Union at Mohegan Sun
WHERE/WHEN: Saturday, April 8th
8:00pm – 11:00pm
Earth Ballroom
IN DETAIL: Sun Whiskey Union is back! Guests will be able to listen to live music by Jason Ingriselli and The Miles North, taste topflight whiskey, scotch, bourbon and rye, and sample unique craft cocktails. Sun Whiskey Union will feature various distilleries like Beam Suntory and Penelope Bourbon with experts on hand to answer a variety of questions on their style of whiskey and other libations! Delicious food by Bear’s Smokehouse and delectable treats by NoRA Cupcake Company also join the mix at the seventh annual Sun Whiskey Union at Mohegan Sun!
Tickets are $70 and on sale now through ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Prices are subject to increase the day of the event. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to support the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut. Guests must be 21 years of age of older to attend Sun Whiskey Union. Valid ID and ticket are required upon entry.
To learn more about Sun Whiskey Union, including information about our special Sun Whiskey Union hotel package, please 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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Jan 20, 2023 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events
The festivities kick off Sunday, February 5th
Mohegan Sun is set to celebrate Lunar New Year on Sunday, February 5th! Following tradition, celebrations for the Year of the Rabbit (and Year of the Cat) include the Fortune God, Red Envelopes, JJ Lin in Mohegan Sun Arena, and more!
The celebration kicks off at 11:00am with the Fortune God at The Shops Concourse. The Fortune God will be handing out Red Envelopes, which signify good luck and fortune, to guests while supplies last.
At Noon on February 5th, don’t miss the traditional Lion Dance. The Lion Dance has long symbolized the exorcising of evil spirits and summoning luck and fortune. The performance will start at Noon heading from Summer Valet and make its way through Casino of the Sky.
The celebration closes with a live performance from superstar singer and songwriter JJ Lin at 4:00pm in Mohegan Sun Arena. The highly anticipated sold-out show is part of JJ Lin’s JJ20 World Tour.
From Sunday, January 22nd through Friday, February 3rd, Phantasia at Sunrise Square will offer specials like the “Gold Mine,” which includes abalone, sea cucumber, and roast duck, and “Everlasting Wealth,” which has lotus root, snap pea, and scallop. Phantasia will also offer dishes like fried chicken, whole fresh fish, and lobsters in celebration of Lunar New Year.
TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge is celebrating Lunar New Year with dining specials like the Lunar New Year Fortune Cookie for $18 and Szechuan Ginger Scallion Lobster Entrée for $88 available now through Wednesday, January 25th.
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 Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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