Apr 28, 2014 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Special Events
Connecticut’s largest BBQ festival heats up the Winter Parking Lot with food, fun and fireworks.
Uncasville, CT (April 28, 2014) – Sizzle into summer at Sun BBQFest and fill your plate with some of the nation’s best BBQ. Soak up the sun, fun and BBQ sauce at the Winter Parking Lot June 20th-22nd. Live entertainment and delicious food provide the perfect summer setting for a chillin’ and grillin’ good time.
Tickets for the event are $5.00 per day and go on sale Friday, May 2nd through the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Kids 6 and under get in free.
BBQ Meats & Good Eats
A weekend of lip smackin’ good food is on the agenda for Sun BBQFest. The Winter Parking Lot will be smokin’ with the best BBQ for guests to sink their teeth into. Countless food vendors and a BBQ competition sanctioned by Kansas City BBQ Society guarantees there will be plenty of food and entertainment to go around.
Guests are invited to stroll and sample all the BBQ they can stomach including food and treats from Johnny Rocket’s, Ben & Jerry’s and more. Induldge in bacon brownies and chocolate peanut butter bacon from Bacon Bites, or try some quirky flavored jerky from The Jerky Hut. Wash it all down with an ice cold brew from the beer trailer, the perfect pairing for BBQ on a hot summer day.
Entertainment Galore
No festival would be complete without some live entertainment. The Winter Parking Lot spices things up with music, contests and a fireworks show to celebrate summertime and all things BBQ.
Be entertained all weekend long with live music on the main stage. Beach Avenue, Jay Dempsey Band, Red Light and Sugar will be providing the beats for the three-day parking lot party. On Saturday, Sun BBQFest booms with a spectacular fireworks display. The fireworks kick off at 9:15pm and are guaranteed to be fun for the whole family.
To learn more about Sun BBQFest, please visit the event website.
NOTE: Mohegan Sun requires persons under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during the Sun BBQFest. Unescorted minors will have their parent/legal guardian contacted to pick them up immediately.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 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, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 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 view us on YouTube.
Apr 26, 2012 | Breaking News, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Try a featured burger each day in May
Put down your spatulas, take off that “Kiss the Cook” apron and let the pros at Mohegan Sun handle National Burger
Bobby's Burger Palace's Crunch Burger
Month in May. With over 55 unique burgers on property, Mohegan Sun has developed a featured burger every day for the entire month of May to interest even the pickiest of palates, with more than 25 to spare!
Restaurants creating these special burgers include Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe, Bobby’s Burger Palace, Johnny Rockets & Johnny Rockets Express, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Geno’s Pub, Jasper White’s Summer Shack, Todd English’s Tuscany, Birches Bar & Grill, Big Bubba’s BBQ and The Dubliner. Make plans to eat your way through Mohegan Sun in May to try one of your favorite grill creations and walk away having gained a few more! For more information, visit mohegansun.com/dining/dining-specials.
The calendar of featured burgers for May’s National Burger Month at Mohegan Sun is as follows:
May 1st – Birches Bar & Grill’s “Build a Burger”
May 2nd– Johnny Rockets/Johnny Rockets Express’ “Route 66”
May 3rd– Bobby’s Burger Palace’s “Crunch Burger”
May 4th– Bobby’s Burger Palace’s “Santa Fe Burger”
May 5th– Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville’s “Mexicali Burger”
May 6th– Todd English’s Tuscany’s “T.E. Burger”
May 7th– Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe’s “Brooklyn’s Best”
May 8th– Big Bubba’s BBQ’s “Bayou Burger”
May 9th– Geno’s Pub’s “Geno’s Pub Burger”
May 10th– Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe’s “Double Dribble”
May 11th– Bobby’s Burger Palace’s “Napa Valley Burger”
May 12th– Johnny Rockets/Johnny Rockets Express’ “#12”
May 13th– Bobby’s Burger Palace’s “L.A. Burger”
May 14th– Johnny Rockets/Johnny Rockets Express’ “Smoke House Single or Double”
May 15th– Jasper White’s Summer Shack’s “Long Burger”
May 16th– The Dubliner’s “Dublin Mini’s”
May 17th– Bobby’s Burger Palace’s “Philadelphia Burger”
May 18th– Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville’s “Turkey Burger”
May 19th– Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe’s “Dream Team”
May 20th– Bobby’s Burger Palace’s “Buffalo Style Burger”
May 21st– Bobby’s Burger Palace’s “Palace Classic Burger”
May 22nd– Johnny Rockets/Johnny Rockets Express’ “The Houston”
May 23rd– Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe’s “23”
May 24th– Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe’s “Jump Shot”
May 25th– Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe’s “Lone Star”
May 26th– Bobby’s Burger Palace’s “Bobby Blue Burger”
May 27th– Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville’s “Cheeseburger in Paradise”
May 28th– Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe’s “Hall of Famer”
May 29th– Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville’s “Hickory Cheeseburger”
May 30th– Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe’s “Fast Break”
May 31st– Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville’s “Barbeque Bacon Cheeseburger”
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping 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. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Jun 2, 2011 | General News, Special Events
Connecticut celebrities compete to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving at Mohegan Sun September 30th
Mohegan Sun is proud to present the third annual ‘MADD About Dancing’ competition in The Cabaret Theatre on Friday, September 30th. Ten Connecticut celebrities will lace up their dancing shoes and hit the floor to help raise awareness and funds for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). This is the third year Mohegan Sun is teaming up with WCTY and Arthur Murray Dance Studio to host a night filled with fun, entertainment and competition. The evening also includes a special vocal performance by Country artist and former Dancing with the Stars competitor, Chuck Wicks.
Doors to The Cabaret Theatre will open at 7:00pm where guests will have the opportunity to enjoy hand-passed hors d’oeuvres and participate in a silent auction featuring Steiner Sports memorabilia among other items before the celebrities take the stage at 8:00pm with their professional dance partners.
The group of celebrities includes: Sonia Baghdady, Evening Anchor for WTNH; Fox Connecticut Meteorologist, Rachel Frank; Star of Johnny Rockets’ episode of Undercover Boss, Janice Garcia; Vice President of Connecticut College, Ulysses Hammond; WCTY’s on-air personality Marty Hausberger; WFSB New London Bureau Chief, Kevin Hogan; Fox Connecticut on-air personality, Jennifer Lahmers; Vice President of Libero Jewelers, Michael Libero, Jr.; WTNH Meteorologist, Gil Simmons; and Miss Connecticut 2011.
For the competition, each celebrity will be paired with a professional dance partner from Arthur Murray Dance Studios and will perform two short routines. Female celebrities will perform the Waltz and Cha-Cha, while male celebrities will try their hand at the Foxtrot and Rumba. Professional dance expos and a special performance by Chuck Wicks will round out the event. Wicks, who is playing in Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den the night before, will perform a few of his hit songs in The Cabaret Theatre for guests.
Tickets to “MADD About Dancing” are $50.00 per person and benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving. They go on sale to the public on Friday, June 3rd and are available through ticketmaster.com or at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so guests are encouraged to come early. For more information, visit: mohegansun.com/entertainment/special-events.html
About Arthur Murray Dance Studios:
Arthur Murray Dance Studios has been teaching the world to dance for over 98 years and has been located in the Connecticut area for over 50 years. During this time, Arthur Murray has been happy to support numerous causes for local charities and organizations. Ballroom Dancing’s recent rise in popularity has only further strengthened the notion that Arthur Murray has held all along. Ballroom Dancing is one of the healthiest and positive activities a person can do to enrich their life. We are happy once again to offer our support to the MADD organization in their efforts to keep our loved ones safe.
About MADD:
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, to support the victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking. MADD Connecticut is committed to clearly and powerfully advocating for victims of alcohol-related crashes.
MADD delivers quality services to hundreds of families each year at no cost to them, as well as help victims/survivors through the multitude of emotions and criminal proceedings that take place through court accompaniment and by providing grief counseling and support groups. MADD’s goal is to eliminate drunk driving and educate Connecticut youth about underage drinking. MADD introduces and follows legislation concerning bills to strengthen drunk driving laws.
About WCTY:
WCTY based in Norwich, Connecticut, is the home of continuous Country favorites for listeners in southeastern Connecticut. Owned by Hall Communications, a family-owned company that owns and operates 21 radio stations on the East Coast including six stations in Connecticut, Hall Communications has been in operation in Eastern Connecticut since 1964.
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.
