From August 16th to 18th comics and their creators, actors from superhero, sci-fi, horror shows and films will be at Mohegan Sun!
TerrifiCON, Connecticut’s #1 comic book convention, returns on Friday August 16th, taking place once again at Mohegan Sun. This popular Comic-Con event is action-packed for three full days of super- powered awesomeness. Tickets are available at mohegansun.com and TerrifiCON is being held inside the 125,000 square-foot Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun.
Star-Studded Lineup
TerrifiCON 2024 is bringing no shortage of special guests and TV stars. Kicking off at 1:30pm on Friday, August 16th, guests will have the special opportunity to meet stars from classic superhero TV shows and films, including Michael Rooker– best known for his role as Merle Dixon from the AMC hit series The Walking Dead and Yondu Udonta from Marvels Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. Keeping with the theme of stars from renowned television shows, TerrifiCON will also feature Joe Pantoliano who portrayed soldier and eventual capo Ralph Cifarettofrom HBO’s Sopranos, Martin Kove who played the main antagonist, Jonh Kreese from the Karate Kid trilogy and series sequel Cobra Kai, Cobie Smulders who played the beloved Robin Scherbatsky from the CBS sitcom How I met Your mother, Eduardo Franco who played the role of Argyle from Netflix hit series Stranger Things, and Erik Estrada with partner Larry Wilcox from the 80’s crime television series, Chips. A conglomerate of actors across a widespread range of Star Trek films and series, consisting of Star Trek; Films 1-7, Deep Space Nine, Strange New Threads, New Worlds, Discovery, and Picard will be joining the event including: Nana Visitor,Armin Shimerman, Andrew Robinson, Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding, and Stephanie Czajkowski. Finishing off on August 18th, Marvels own Daredevil star Charlie Cox will make his Sunday only appearance.
New England’s Largest Comic Creator Guest List Taking full advantage of the spacious Earth Expo Center, TerrifiCON producer Mitch Hallock has assembled a massive gathering of comic book creators of today’s hottest titles to epic tales of yesteryear. The guest list of comic book artists and writers will be the largest In New England and includes current DC Comics CFO, Jim Lee, where fans will have the chance to pre order an exclusive autograph session during the event.
Other highlighted comic book luminaries in attendance at TerrifiCON include;
TerrifiCON will feature a live Q&A panel with your favorite comic book creators, artists, and television actors, followed by their annual Costume Contest taking place at 3:30pm, Sunday, August 18th.Categories include: “Best in Show”, “Most Original”, and “Fan’s Choice”, with participants earning the chance to win prizes ranging from cash, Mohegan Sun Hotel stays, show passes, and more!
TerrifiCON, produced by BIG FEDORA MARKETING, will be August 16th – 18th, at Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun and features comic book creators, actors, vendors of comics, toys and collectibles, costume contests and more.
Children seven and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Tickets are starting at $26.00 and can be purchased at TerrifiCON.com or the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office seven days a week, or online at Ticketmaster. Comic book shops throughout the Connecticut area are also selling tickets for TerrifiCON. See locations and more information on the website terrificon.com
About Big Fedora Marketing, LLC: Started in 2012, the Connecticut based firm has been producing and organizing comic conventions throughout the Nutmeg State. Owned by Mitch Hallock, a lifelong comic book fan, with a long career in advertising, marketing and event planning since 1990. Hallock’s goal is to deliver the excitement that fans get from comics and games and deliver that tenfold into several days of pure fun at his conventions. Since 2015, Big Fedora’s conventions have been held at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. “TerrifiCon, CT’s Terrific Comic Con” and “CTGamerCon” have been praised by actors, comic book professionals and fans.
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.
The three-day competition takes place at Mohegan Sun December 12th – December 15th
The Miss America Organization, the nation’s oldest women’s competition and a leading provider of scholarships for women in the United States, is returning to Mohegan Sun. The 51 outstanding young women vying for the job of Miss America will begin their competition week on Monday, December 12th with the first evening of preliminary competition, followed by round two of preliminary competition on Tuesday, December 13th. The next Miss America will be crowned on Thursday, December 15th with a pre-show at 7:00pm and the competition kicking off at 8:00pm. The full competition will take place inside Mohegan Sun’s Earth Expo & Convention Center.
Tickets for the preliminaries are $150, $100 and $50. Tickets to the finals are $200, $150 and $85. Three-night packages are also available for $450, $325 and $165. The three-night package grants access to both nights of the preliminaries and the finals. All tickets and packages are on sale now via Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.
“We’re delighted to be returning to our home at Mohegan Sun as we prepare to crown our next Miss America,” said Shantel Krebs, Miss America Organization Board Chair. “For over 100 years, we have been committed to empowering the advocates and leaders of tomorrow. Our program provides young women the opportunity to earn scholarships, grow their networks, learn valuable life and career skills, and make a difference in their communities.”
Reinforcing the motto of “top scholarship provider for women,” the organization is proud to announce it will award over $500,000 in scholarships during its Miss America competition week December 12th – December 15th. The Miss America Organization awards more than $5 million in cash scholarships each year and millions more in-kind per year to the thousands of participants through national, state and local programs. In December 2021 alone, the total cash bestowed to the 51 candidates at the Miss America competition reached a historic high, totaling $435,500.
“With nearly two-thirds of student loan debt in the United States carried by women, the Miss America Organization is proud to continue its long-standing tradition of providing scholarships for young women to further their education.” continued Krebs.
For more information on the Miss America Organization, visit missamerica.org. For more information on candidate registration, visit missamerica.org/signup.
ABOUT THE MISS AMERICA ORGANIZATION: Since its founding in 1921, The Miss America Organization continues to be one of the most recognizable household names in America empowering young women through education, professional development, advocacy, and community service. The Organization awards more than five million dollars in cash scholarships and millions more in-kind per year through its Teen and College divisions at the local, state, and national levels. The Organization is made up of over 1,200 licensed local programs under its 50 state organizations and the District of Columbia.
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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.
***MEDIA ALERT*** The Mohegan Tribe, Griffin Health and the State Department of Public Health to Host Vaccination Clinics at Mohegan Sun
WHAT: Taking place at the Earth Expo & Convention Center this Thursday from 11:00am – 5:00pm and again on Thursday, October 27th from 9:00am – 3:00pm, will be a free Covid-19 vaccine clinic. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and booster doses will be available to the public, and no appointment is required. This partnership between The Mohegan Tribe, the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Griffin Health and Mohegan Sun aims to help in managing COVID-19 this fall and winter.
WHEN: Thursday, October 13th | 11:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday, October 27th | 9:00am – 3:00pm
WHERE: The Thunder/Harvest meeting rooms inside Earth Expo & Convention Center at Mohegan Sun.
IN DETAIL: Primary shots and boosters for Pfizer and Moderna will be available to all eligible age groups. Legal parent/guardian must be present for individuals under the age of 18. For more information, click HERE.
Or contact the CT Department of Public Health at 800.203.1234.
*Masks must be worn in the clinic area and guests are also asked to bring with them a driver’s license or non-driver photo ID, as well as their CDC vaccination card.
Guests unable to make it to Mohegan Sun on Saturday due to inclement weather are welcomed to either use their ticket for Friday evening’s Grand Tasting Preview or receive a refund at point of purchase
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 27th, 2022) – The 18th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest (SWFF) at Mohegan Sun kicks off this evening and runs through Sunday, January 30th. The Grand Tasting, from 1:00pm – 5:00pm on Saturday, January 29th, will take place as planned and tickets are still available HERE. Should current ticket holders be unable to attend the Grand Tasting or any other Saturday SWFF event due to the impending weather, Mohegan Sun will offer refunds at point of purchase. Additionally, any guests who have Saturday Grand Tasting tickets that would like to attend the Grand Tasting Preview event inside Earth Expo Center from 8:00pm – 10:00pm on Friday, January 28th, are welcomed to do so.
“We understand that parts of our region will be impacted by the impending weather, so we wanted to make sure to provide the opportunity for our Sun Wine & Food Fest guests to plan accordingly for our major event this Saturday,” –said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. “Whether it’s utilizing your Saturday tickets for Friday evening, or inquiring about a refund, we’re happy to assist.”
*Guests who utilize their Saturday Grand Tasting tickets to enjoy Friday evening’s Grand Tasting Preview are still welcomed to use the same ticket for the Grand Tasting.
The Sun Wine & Food Fest, which is Mohegan Sun’s signature food and wine event, brings the likes of Rocco DiSpirito, Robert Irvine, Aarón Sánchez, Adam Young, JJ Johnson, Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz and so many more well-known personalities to Mohegan Sun for a multi-day festival. For the full schedule of Sun Wine & Food Fest 2022, visit mohegansun.com/swff
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 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.
MADD is also set to host their 12th annual charity event on October 23rd & 24th
Vets Rock, Mohegan Sun’s annual celebration and career fair dedicated to active duty military, veterans and reserves, returns to the Earth Expo & Convention Center on Friday, November 6th. Kicking off at Noon with extra safety and distancing measures, special services will be provided from over 50 veteran service organizations, including Vets Rock staples like Save-A-Suit and virtual career fair resources hosted by Hiring Our Heroes. Additionally, guests can access a free flu shot clinic administered by Yale New Haven Health. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) also returns to Mohegan Sun to host a silent auction later this month, with a touch-free experience.
Save-A-Suit, an organization who provides professional business attire and other resources to help support the transition from military life to a civilian career, will be at Vets Rock outfitting veterans, active military members and reserves on-site until 6:00pm. Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a new ship-to-home experience. After an in-person “style appointment” at Vets Rock, Save-A-Suit will curate an outfit and ship it straight to the guest’s home at a later date. Save-A-Suit will also be offering virtual workshop opportunities focused on professional and personal development. Donations are appreciated and will be accepted at the event, as Save-A-Suit has seen a fourfold increase in need due to the pandemic.
Vets Rock guests can also partake in incredible virtual career fair resources hosted by Hiring Our Heroes, an organization dedicated to connecting veterans, active duty military members, reserves and military spouses with meaningful employment opportunities. Hiring Our Heroes will have a booth where guests can receive information about virtual services, including job fairs and workshops. Pre-registration is encouraged to participate in the career fair and required to guarantee participation in Save-A-Suit. Walk-ins will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. For more information, visit mohegansun.com/vets-rock-2020.html
Veterans, active military members and reserves can enjoy 15% off at Godiva and 10% off at Galina’s the day of the Vets Rock event and on Veterans Day (Wednesday, November 11th). As a thank you to our troops, both past and present, Mohegan Sun regularly offers a military discount at more than 40 shops and dining locations across property to anyone with a non-expired military ID, including active duty, veterans and military dependents. For a list of open locations and amenities, as well as Mohegan Sun’s comprehensive health and safety plan, visit mohegansun.com/updates.
*Please note that this year’s Vets Rock will not feature an opening ceremony or evening concert. The total number of vendors in Earth Expo & Convention Center will also be slightly limited. Booths and breakouts like Save-a-Suit will feature appropriate spacing as well.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will host their 12th annual charity event via a silent auction on Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th in The Shops at Mohegan Sun near the Box Office. This year’s touch-free auction experience will allow guests to view items in-person and bid on their favorites online from Noon to 10:00pm on both days. Auction items feature sports memorabilia and include a commemorative plaque containing a photo of professional football player Tom Brady and replicas of his championship rings. Autographed items will also be offered – including commemorative photos of the late Eddie Van Halen and the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and a Squier Bullet Stratocaster guitar signed by Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine. For more information about the MADD auction, 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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 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.
and a leading provider of scholarships for women in the United States, is returning to Mohegan Sun. The 51 outstanding young women vying for the job of Miss America will begin their competition week on Monday, December 12th with the first evening of preliminary competition, followed by round two of preliminary competition on Tuesday, December 13th. The next Miss America will be crowned on Thursday, December 15th with a pre-show at 7:00pm and the competition kicking off at 8:00pm. The full competition will take place inside Mohegan Sun’s Earth Expo & Convention Center.
Fest (SWFF) at Mohegan Sun kicks off this evening and runs through Sunday, January 30th. The Grand Tasting, from 1:00pm – 5:00pm on Saturday, January 29th, will take place as planned and tickets are still available 
to active duty military, veterans and reserves, returns to the Earth Expo & Convention Center on Friday, November 6th. Kicking off at Noon with extra safety and distancing measures, special services will be provided from over 50 veteran service organizations, including Vets Rock staples like Save-A-Suit and virtual career fair resources hosted by Hiring Our Heroes. Additionally, guests can access a free flu shot clinic administered by Yale New Haven Health. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) also returns to Mohegan Sun to host a silent auction later this month, with a touch-free experience.