3rd Annual New England Food Truck Festival At Mohegan Sun!

Saturday, September 1st & Sunday, September 2nd!

UNCASVILLE, CT (April 20, 2018) – The New England Food Truck Festival returns for a third year at Mohegan Sun.  This festival will feature dozens of food trucks, live music and entertainment for kids, including face painting, field games and more.  The festival will also feature a firework show on Saturday starting at 9:30pm. A truly unique event where you can linger until you have sampled all the best of what we have to offer!

When: Saturday, September 1st & Sunday, September 2nd, rain or shine

Where: Mohegan Sun Winter Parking Lot

Gate Hours: Saturday: Noon – 10:00pm; Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm

Early Access: Will be available on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am – Noon only (Limited amount of passes will be available and includes a draft beer or non-alcoholic beverage, one pre – selected menu item from each of seven specific food trucks and a NoRA cupcake)

Admission: $5.00 in advance online or $8.00 at the gate, children 6 years of age and under are free.

“New England Food Truck Festival is an exciting event offering fun for the entire family.  Guests are able to taste the amazing food from premier food trucks and chefs, listen to live music, play games and view the firework display on Saturday night.” – Mike Lukas

Wondering who is heading to Mohegan Sun in September with us? Check out this sampling of our list below and get ready to eat! (List is subject to change)

Shuckin’ Truck, Trolley Dogs, NoRA Cupcake, Makin’ Jamaican, Tony’s Square Donuts, Spuds Your Way, Wing It On, B.T.’s Smokehouse, Oath Pizza, The Whoo(pie) Wagon, Zinneken’s, The Empanada Sonata, Macarollin’, Brazilian Gula Grill, Ted’s Steamed Cheeseburgers, Say Cheese, Friskie Fries.

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.

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Top Pit Masters Serve Up Their Barbecue Specialties At Sun BBQ Fest Presented By King’s Hawaiian

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.

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Mohegan Sun’s Annual Hot Summer Fun Celebrations Return On June 26th

Soak in the Sun with cash prizes, giveaways, rooftop parties and the hottest live entertainment

UNCASVILLE, CT (June 19, 2017) – The 20th annual Hot Summer Fun casts off this summer with a lineup sure to impress, including an incredible Land Rover Evoque Convertible giveaway! The celebrations, which kick off June 26th and sizzle on through September 3rd, will feature live entertainment, cash prizes, rooftop parties, food festivals and so much more. Join us for a bigger, better and hotter Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun where the memories are waiting to happen.

Special Events
Swipe your Momentum card all summer long for a chance to win a 2017 Land Rover Evoque Convertible! The Rollin’ In My Rover Giveaway runs from June 26th to September 1st. Swipe your Momentum card once a day at any promotional kiosk and you could be driving yourself wild with Free Slot Play, Momentum Dollars or entries into the Grand Prize Drawing! Plus, swipe your Momentum card at any kiosk on September 1st between 6:00am and 4:00pm to double your total entries! Grand prize drawing will take place on September 1st at 7:00pm.

Put your shades on – you’re traveling with the Sun! Swipe your Momentum card once a day at any promotional kiosk and you could win the ultimate super fan experience, a trip to Phoenix and Los Angeles with the Connecticut Sun plus $1,000 cash! The CT Sun Super Fan Giveaway runs from August 12th through August 20th.

Keep your cool this summer with a free mini cooler bag! Starting Saturday, July 1st at 9:00am, the first 2,000 Momentum members who visit the Summer Coat Check will receive a free Mohegan Sun mini cooler bag. Limit one per Momentum member: Subject to availability.

The excitement never stops with high hand jackpots, Monday through Saturday, all throughout summer in Mohegan Sun’s Poker Room! Win up to $1,000 with Hot Hands June 26th through September 2nd.

Saturday, July 15th – Sunday, July 16th and Saturday, August 19th – Sunday, August 20th Fuel Your Need For Speed! Exotic Driving Events provides thrill seekers the opportunity to experience the adrenaline rush of driving an exotic automobile at Mohegan Sun. For more information or to book your experience, visit exoticdrivingevents.com. Use coupon code MOHEGAN50 to save 50% off your driving package when you book online. Driving will take place in the Turtle Parking Lot located off Mohegan Sun Boulevard.

The celebrations at Mohegan Sun continue with endless summer fun for everyone! Mohegan Sun’s first-ever Sun Tequila Tasting takes places on July 28th featuring an array of premium tequilas at the mixology and margarita bars with Mexican-themed favorites to complement. Cigar aficionados light it up at Mohegan Sun’s Cigar Social on August 12th when the rooftop of the Riverview Garage transforms into a cigar lover’s paradise with food trucks, live entertainment and more.

The foodies come together to wrap up the summer at The New England Food Truck Festival, taking place at Mohegan Sun Winter Parking Lot September 2nd & 3rd. The festival returns to Mohegan Sun featuring up to 30 food trucks, live music, entertainment for kids, field games, a fireworks show on Saturday starting at 9:15pm and so much more. Sample all the food truck fare and be entertained at this family-fun event!

Rock the Region Mondays
Show off your local pride! Beginning Monday, June 26th, guests can catch their favorite acts from around the region, check out area vendors on The Shops concourse and start the week off right with great drink specials in the Wolf Den – including $2.00 domestic drafts and $5.00 Jameson any way. Catch local acts such as Will Evans June 26th, Wicked Peach July 3rd, Sugar July 31st and Darik & The Funbags August 14th amongst others. Plus, Mohegan Sun restaurants rock the region with 2 for $40.00 Tuscan Tables at Todd English’s Tuscany, and two lunches for $30.00 or 2 dinners for $40.00 at Seasons Buffet.

Cash Dash Tuesdays
Let the money fly all summer long inside Mohegan Sun’s Cash Cube where up to $120,000 is given away every Tuesday. Beginning Tuesday, June 27th, every hour from Noon to 2:00pm and 5:00pm to 7:00pm, one lucky Momentum member playing their favorite slot machine or table game will have the chance to enter the Cash Cube. Each winner will be able to select a friend (who must also be a Momentum member) to also participate in the Cash Cube promotion! Win up to $10,000 in 60 seconds when you dash to grab the cash each Tuesday this summer.

More Momentum Wednesdays
Beginning June 28th, boost the excitement on Wednesdays and play your favorite slots from 6:00am to Midnight to receive Double Momentum Dollars! Earn 50% more Status Points while playing your favorite table games, including stadium gaming. Bring a friend who joins Momentum and we’ll give each of you $10.00 in Free Slot Play. Plus, if they give us their email, we’ll email them another $10.00 in Free Slot Play.
The Momentum keeps rolling! Earn $5.00 cash back each day you play with Play+ during Hot Summer Fun – plus an extra $5.00 on Wednesday! Cash back will be deposited into your Play+ account at the end of the promotional period.

Hot Seat Thursdays
Hot Seat Thursdays run June 29th through August 31st with a chance to win your share of $10,000! Play your favorite slots, tables and stadium games for your chance to win. From 10:00am to 7:00pm one winner each hour will win $1,000 cash. End the day catching the summer sunset at Bean and Vine Terrace with drink and food specials from 5:00pm to 9:00pm while enjoying live entertainment.

Free and Fun Fridays
Each Friday morning throughout Hot Summer Fun, Mohegan Sun will also be giving away free t-shirts for the first 2,000 Momentum members. Beginning June 30th, shirts will be distributed at the Summer Coat Check starting at 9:00am. A different color shirt will be given each week. Collect all 10 during Hot Summer Fun!

Then start the weekend early with Party on the Rooftop. This 21 and over event allows guests to enjoy live tribute bands, bars, games and food trucks on top of the Riverview Parking Garage every Friday from 7:00pm – 11:00pm. Grab a $3.00 Bud Light or a specialty cocktail and stop by the Gaming Tent complete with slots, blackjack tables and roulette! Party on the Rooftop kicks off on Friday, June 30th with live music by Terrapin, a tribute to Grateful Dead. For a complete list of participating bands, please visit our website.

Worth-the-Wait Weekends
Weekends heat up at Mohegan Sun during Hot Summer Fun. Enjoy a drink under the world’s largest indoor planetarium dome at VISTA Lounge at Wombi Rock or party the night away at MIST, a steamy, contemporary venue that sits beneath the water wall in Casino of the Wind and features Duo blackjack lounge. Catch the hottest DJs around at Avalon, the favorite nightlife destination throughout the Northeast or meet up with friends for a handcrafted cocktail at Tom’s Urban. The fun continues with some of the best in comedy at COMIX Comedy Club, live music at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and topnotch tequilas at SolToro Tequila Grill!

Entertainment Galore
This summer, Mohegan Sun has your concert hookup with the best names in music! The top-ranked Mohegan Sun Arena will be home to hot tours like New Kids On The Block, Ed Sheeran, The Who, Queen and Adam Lambert, Kings Of Leon, Logic, Linkin Park, Kenny Chesney and so much more.

The Wolf Den, which is open Thursday through Monday, free and for guests 21 and over, will see such acts as Brandy Clark, Danielle Bradbery, RaeLynn and The Revolution among others. Don’t miss the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun with multiple home games inside Mohegan Sun Arena throughout June, July and August!

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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.

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Mohegan Sun Brings Back Restaurant Week

Dining deals throughout property January 8 – 13, 2012
Mohegan Sun introduced its first ever Restaurant Week this past summer; coming this January, the deals are back!  From January 8th through the 13th, several restaurants at Mohegan Sun will be offering a 20% discount including: Seasons Buffet, Birches Bar & Grill, Todd English’s Tuscany, Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain and Bobby’s Burger Palace. (Discount is applied to food purchase only.)
In addition, several other restaurants at Mohegan Sun will be offering select specials including:
Big Bubba’s BBQ is set to offer an all-you-can eat special for $25.00 Monday through Friday (January 9th – 13th).  This includes a House Salad, Chicken & Ribs with Cornbread and a choice of two sides.  Big Bubba’s BBQ is open from 11:30am – 10:00pm on Sunday through Thursday.  Friday and Saturday hours are from 11:30am – Midnight.
At Lucky’s Lounge and The Dubliner, three course lunch specials will be offered from a separate menu that will also include a choice of soda, coffee or tea.  This lunch special is priced at $15.00 and cannot be combined with any other offers.  Guests can take advantage of this offer from 11:30am to 4:00pm during Restaurant Week.  In addition to the above, both Lucky’s and The Dubliner will also be offering a “Fixed Friday” special where couples or friends can get one appetizer, two entrées and one dessert to share all for $40.00 on
Friday, January 13th. Regular hours for both Lucky’s Lounge and The Dubliner are  11:30am through 1:00am on Sunday through Thursday.  Friday and Saturday hours are 11:30am through 2:00am.
Over at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana get two fountain sodas, two salads and one 16” medium pizza with one topping all for $25.00, tax included. This special is good for all toppings excluding chicken or seafood and additional toppings are available for additional cost. Pepe’s Pizza is open from 11:00am through Midnight, Sunday through Thursday.  Friday and Saturday hours are 11:00am through 2:00am.
At Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, guests can get a double dozen doughnuts and two small Signature House Blend coffees for $14.99. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
And finally, Jasper White’s Summer Shack will be offering a Restaurant Week tasting menu all for $25.00.  It will include Cherrystone Ceviche (two shells, crushed ice, lemon and lime zest). Julianne Salad with Pears and three Fritters consisting of Endive, Romaine lettuce, Purple Cabbage, Lemony Vinaigrette dressing, Corn Fritter, ½ Crab Cake rolled into a cylinder and one top Lobster Fritter.  A delicious Butter Poached Lobster with Mussels and Calamari are also a part of this tasting menu.  The dessert will be Apple Raisin Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream. Jasper White’s Summer Shack is open from 11:30am through 11:00pm on Sunday through Thursday.  Friday and Saturday hours are 11:30am to 1:00am.
For more information visit mohegansun.com/dining.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.

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CPTV And WNPR Present The First Annual Craft Beer And Chili Challenge At Mohegan Sun

A new event crowning the best beer and chili in the State on August 22nd
CPTV (Connecticut Public Television) and WNPR (Connecticut Public Radio) have been known for producing programs and special events that celebrate fine wine and rich culinary pursuits – from Eating CT to The Faith Middleton Show’s Food Schmooze to signature event wine dinners. Now the public broadcasting networks are turning their attention to another culinary pursuit: beer and chili!
Many breweries and restaurants have signed on to participate in CPTV and WNPR’s first annual Craft Beer and Chili Challenge event inside Mohegan Sun Arena in on Sunday, August 22nd from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. So far, forty breweries and almost fifteen Connecticut restaurants will be offering their craft beers and chilis for visitors to taste and enjoy. 
Some of the participating breweries include…
• Thomas Hooker Brewing Company
• City Steam Brewery Café
• New England Brewing Company
• Willimantic Brewing Company
• Magic Hat
• Samuel Adams
• Sierra Nevada
• Ipswich
• Saranac
• Woodchuck Cider
• Stone Brewing Company
• Farmington River Brewing Company
• And many more!
Participating restaurants include…
• Eli Cannon’s, Middletown
• Plan B Burger Bar, West Hartford
• Foster’s, New Haven
• The Society Room of Hartford
• The Pond House Café, West Hartford
• City Steam Brewery Café, Hartford
• The Brew Pub at Mohegan Sun
• Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville at Mohegan Sun
• Willimantic Brewing Company
• And many more!
All-inclusive tickets are $45.00 for general admission and $30.00 for designated driver tickets.  There is also a VIP early entrance general admission ticket (gaining early entry to the event at 12:00pm) available for $75.00 and a VIP early entrance designated driver ticket available for $60.00.  Tickets are available for purchase by calling 877.77.CLICK (25425) or visit cpbn.org, keyword: Beer and Chili.
Visitors to the event will be able to sample a vast selection of craft-brewed beers as well as a variety of chili – from hearty and meaty, to hot and spicy, to vegetarian and everything in between. Then everyone can vote on their favorites, and the best beer and chili in Connecticut will be crowned.
About Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network
The Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network (CPBN) includes CPTV and WNPR. CPTV, a media service of CPBN, is a locally and nationally recognized producer and presenter of quality public television programming, including UConn Women’s Basketball, original documentaries and educational programming. CPTV has built a reputation as a leader in children’s programming, including playing a historic role in bringing Barney & Friends™, Bob the Builder™ and Thomas & Friends™ to public television. The station offers 11 hours of positive, nurturing children’s programs each weekday, reaching 50,000 to 70,000 households daily. The CPBN also includes WNPR, an affiliate of National Public Radio, Public Radio International and American Public Media. WNPR serves over 200,000 listeners weekly in Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island with news and information. Its award-winning local programming includes The Faith Middleton Show and Where We Live, and the station’s newest daily offering, The Colin McEnroe Show. Overall, the network brings a broad spectrum of public affairs, entertainment, sports and educational programming to viewers, listeners and readers. For more information, visit www.cpbn.org.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States.  Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, 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.

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