Jul 25, 2022 | Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Special Events
Mohegan Sun’s Annual BrewFest Returns Saturday, October 8th inside Earth Expo & Convention Center
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 25, 2022) –Mohegan Sun’s 9th annual Sun BrewFest returns for a can’t-miss festival inside the massive Earth Expo & Convention Center. Guests can enjoy more than 100 beers, including craft brews, microbrews, imports, domestics, and ciders while enjoying live entertainment, cornhole and delicious signature food from local restaurants. Sun BrewFest kicks off in the afternoon of Saturday, October 8th!
Tickets to this beer lover’s paradise are available now for $40 during a special pre-sale (Monday, July 25th – Sunday, July 31st). Click HERE to access the pre-sale.
The general on-sale begins Monday, August 1st at 10:00am where tickets will be $50. For those who are skipping the beer, but still want to enjoy the entertainment, activities, and great food, designated driver tickets are available for only $20. All tickets are available via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Tickets can also be purchased day of for $55. All guests must be 21 or older to attend Sun BrewFest 2022. Valid ID and tickets are required upon entry to all events.
On Saturday, October 8th, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, the Earth Expo and Convention Center will be home to one of the largest and most exciting fall beer festivals in all of New England.
Some of the most popular local breweries and distributors will be showcasing a wide variety of fan favorite beers for tasting including Ale, Lager, Amber Lager, Sour Ale, India Pale Ale, Stout, German Ale, Dark Lager, Pilsner, Belgian-Style Ale, Brown Ale, Wheat beer, IPAs, Seasonal IPAs, Seltzers, Spirits, seasonal inspired cocktails, and more. Select partners will be bringing to life fresh seasonal beverage recipes throughout the space at various vendor activation demo stations! Explore the event to taste your new favorite brew.
The annual Sun BrewFest at Mohegan Sun has also become synonymous with amazing food and rocking entertainment. Guests will be treated to various delicious offerings including Southern inspired BBQ, traditional American, Italian, seasonal sweets and more. Savage Brothers Band will be on hand setting the music vibes for Sun BrewFest. They are a Hartford-based six-piece Funk Rock band with a Big Band sound starring their dueling horn section. Savage Brothers Band has performed with Tower of Power, Marshall Tucker, The Allman Brothers, and Joan Osborne.
Cornhole Tournament
Get your game face on and toss some bags at the Sun BrewFest Cornhole Tournament hosted by Wicked Cornhole. Guests that register for the tournament will have early access to the event to get an exclusive head start on tasting! Space is limited to 50 teams. The winning team will receive a $500 cash prize!
For more details and to stay tuned for additional events as part of Sun BrewFest 2022, visit sunbrewfest.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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Apr 7, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure
Finger-licking festival returns June 11th & 12th, rain or shine
Uncasville, CT (April 7, 2022) – Mohegan Sun’s BBQ Fest is back and bigger than ever to celebrate the unofficial start of summer with award winning ribs, chicken, brisket, pulled pork and other succulent delicacies at the 9th Annual Sun BBQ Fest. This is a 2-day BBQ LOVER’S DREAM EVENT! On Saturday, June 11th and Sunday, June 12th – join the celebration of the best in barbecue with tons of food, cold beer, cocktails and live music. We invite guests to enjoy full plate vending from nationally acclaimed BBQ teams, sample small bites in our “People’s Choice Competition”, or participate in our annual Wing & Rib competition. Sun BBQ Fest also features a World Food Championship sanctioned barbecue competition with teams that compete all over the country. During the last hour of the event stick around to celebrate, over $25,000 will be given out in prize money!
We’re upping the ante this year with outdoor activities for your friends and family. Get your protein fix with delicious BBQ and sweet treats, then burn some calories all weekend at Big Dog’s Axe Throwing. If you’re feeling competitive, get a team together for the Wicked Cornhole Tournament on Sunday from Noon-4:00pm! Entry fee is $20 per team. Visit SUNBBQFEST.com to learn how to register early. Walk-ups are based on availability. The tournament team that wins will receive a free hotel stay as well as (2) tickets to a show at the world-class Mohegan Sun Arena! (for available dates)!
Tickets to the Sun BBQ Festival are $8.00 per day or $10.00 for the whole weekend and are on sale now through Ticketmaster and at Mohegan Sun Box Office. Kids ages six and under receive free admission.
Grab a seat at a picnic table and learn from leading BBQ Chefs, including Mike Puma from Gotham Burger Social Club and more. If you are interested in viewing the BBQ judging, Mohegan Sun is pulling back the curtain for guests to view select judging times throughout the weekend. Seating is limited. Mohegan Digital is also bringing the heat this summer, promoting their online casino app with more exciting giveaways and the Temperature Rising Game Show! There’s more! Now offering private fire pit rentals available for groups of 6-8 guests. This is a 21+experience. No underage admission is allowed within this seating area. Visit SUNBBQFEST.com for more information and live updates.
Ribs & Wings Galore
Guests can feast throughout the day by participating in the People’s Choice Contest. Participating World Food Championship teams will offer $2.00 BBQ samples all weekend long, and guests can vote 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 $1 each, guests can taste any ribs or wings and help determine who reigns supreme. Winners will be announced during Sundays Awards Ceremony at 4:00pm, and 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. 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.
Sun BBQ Fest wouldn’t be complete without entertainment!
All weekend long guests can pair their favorite slice of BBQ with great live entertainment including an upbeat set from DJ E@ZY kicking off the day at 11:30am, and the soulful sounds of local favorite Davey Blues. Blues hits the BBQ Fest stage Saturday at 3pm with the smoothest melodies guaranteed to have you on your feet. End Saturday night with a bang! An eye-popping firework show starts at 9:15pm. Sunday, live music will be provided on the Main Stage to keep the party rolling.
Updates on live music entertainment will be available prior to the event. To stay up to date on all things Sun BBQ Fest, visit SUNBBQFEST.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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two 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.
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Jan 3, 2018 | Entertainment, Gaming, General News, Special Events
Olympub Games take place February 10th with Cornhole returning March 4th
WHAT: Guests can compete in their favorite party games, some of which include giant beer pong, Kan Jam, oversized Jenga and ladder ball, for a chance to win Mohegan Sun gift cards during the Olympub Games in the Uncas Ballroom on February 10th. Food trucks, a cash bar and DJ will be on hand.
Then, it’s game on for Mohegan Sun’s Last Bag Standing on March 4th. This is the ultimate cornhole tournament featuring a 64 team double elimination and where $2,500 is up for grabs for the top prize!
WHEN/ WHERE:
Olympub Games:
Saturday, February 10th
Registration: 10:00am to 11:00am
First Game: 11:30am
Uncas Ballroom
Last Bag Standing Cornhole Tournament:
Sunday, March 4th
Registration: 10:00am to 11:00am
First Game: 11:30am
Uncas Ballroom
IN DETAIL: Gather your thirstiest, most competitive friends and build a team for the Olympub Games at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, February 10th! Teams face off in a variety of party games including giant beer pong, Kan Jam, oversized Jenga, cornhole and ladder ball. This competition features a DJ, food trucks and a cash bar. Each team must complete each game. The top three teams will win a Mohegan Sun gift card for each player: $50 for third place, $100 for second and $200 for the winning team.
Team admission is $50.00 and includes one drink ticket per person. Teams can reserve their space ahead of time by emailing or mailing registration forms to [email protected] by Saturday, January 20th. Teams will receive a confirmation email once they have paid and been added to the roster. All teams must be checked in by 11:00am on the day of the event. For more information about sponsorship or participation, please contact: Krista May – [email protected] – 860.862.7779 or Jackie Mackey – [email protected] – 860.862.8186.
*All contestants must be 21 and over to participate.
Cash and cornhole glory are up for grabs at Mohegan Sun’s Last Bag Standing Cornhole Tournament. 64 teams of two face off in this double elimination showdown inside the Uncas Ballroom. In addition to medals for the top three teams, the third place team takes home $500.00, the second place team wins $1,000 and the first place champions are awarded $2,500 and two sets of Last Bag Standing Cornhole boards!
Registration for Mohegan Sun’s Last Bag Standing is $150.00 per team, payable by check or credit card. The registration fee includes entry into the tournament and a Last Bag Standing tee for each player. Concessions will be available for purchase and a cash bar will be open during the event.
Teams can reserve their space ahead of time by emailing or mailing registration forms to [email protected] by Friday, February 16th. Teams will receive a confirmation email once they have paid and been added to the roster. All teams must check in by 11:30am on the day of the tournament.
*All contestants must be 21 and over to participate and have a valid ID. This tournament is open to the public; spectators of all ages are welcome.
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.
