Apr 21, 2015 | Special Events
Rain or shine, Sun BBQFest takes over the Winter Parking Lot
Uncasville, CT (April 21, 2015) – Get fired up for some finger-lickin’ fun during Sun BBQFest. On June 13th & 14th, savor the flavors of the best barbeque around with festivities featuring live music, a beer trailer, barbeque battles, local vendors, food trucks and so much more you can sink your teeth into!
Tickets for the event are $5.00 per day and go on sale Friday, April 24th through the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Kids 6 and under get in free.
Wings, Ribs & More!
Get in on all the BBQ action and decide who reigns supreme during the People’s Choice Contest all weekend long. Purchase samples from each vendor and cast your vote for the ultimate best at Sun BBQFest. Competition remains fierce on Saturday with a Wing Contest from Noon to 3:00pm followed by a Rib Challenege from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. For $5.00, each contest offers a sampling of wings or ribs for you to judge! A portion of the proceeds benefits the Sun BBQFest official charity, Operation BBQ Relief.
If relaxed, non-competetive snacking is more your style, peruse the impressive lineup of food trucks and vendors! The Wethersfield Famer’s Market will be on-site offering some of the best fare alongside the endless supply of Kansas City BBQ Society meats and over 30 vendor options to choose from! Wash it all down with a selection of beers including Bud, Bud Light, Yuengling and Sam Adams. Select cocktails will also be offered for $7.00, perfectly refreshing 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, demos and a fireworks show to celebrate summertime and all things BBQ.
Be entertained all weekend long with live music on the main stage. Green Tea Band, Whiskey & Rye, Jay Dempsey Band, The Attiks and the Stephanie Hansen Band will be providing the beats for this epic parking lot party. Throughout the weekend, learn the tricks of the BBQ trade during demos and Q&A sessions on the main stage.
Saturday night goes out with a bang! Don’t miss a spectacular fireworks display. The fireworks kick off at 9:30pm and are 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 the Sun BBQFest. Unescorted minors will have their parent/legal guardian contacted to pick them up immediately.
To learn more about Sun BBQFest, please visit the event website.
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 20, 2015 | Special Events
WHAT: 
Elin Hilderbrand discusses her latest book, The Rumor, during a special Diva Fridays Winning Authors event.
WHEN/WHERE:
Friday, June 26th
Uncas Ballroom
7:30pm – Live Discussion
8:30pm – Book Signing
IN DETAIL:
Grab your girlfriends and get ready for a Diva Fridays event you won’t want to miss! Beachy bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand talks about her latest novel, The Rumor, during a Winning Authors event inside Mohegan Sun’s Uncas Ballroom. Following the book discussion Elin will sign copies of The Rumor, available for purchase at Spin Street.
Elin pulls inspiration for her novels while writing on the beaches of Nantucket or the streets of Beacon Hill in Boston. The Rumor is her 15th novel in a long line of beloved summer romance reads. To learn more about Elin, connect with her on Facebook or follow her on Twitter.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Elin Hilderbrand will be signing copies of The Rumor which will be available for purchase at Spin Street on the day of the event.
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.
ABOUT SPIN STREET:
Proudly offering an extensive selection of CDs, books, DVDs, video games and cutting edge electronics as well as an exclusive collection of one-of-a-kind music and film memorabilia, unique gift items and a wide selection of home entertainment accessories. Spin Street, through its partnership with Mohegan Sun, is also the place to meet your favorite recording artists and authors in intimate, “once-in-a-lifetime” meet & greet sessions via our exclusive “Signings & Sightings” and “Winning Authors” programs.
Apr 13, 2015 | Special Events
Fans invited to event to honor Kevin Hart and his 3rd sell-out show at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, April 18th
What:
Mohegan Sun is proud to announce that the next Arena Walk of Fame inductee will be none other than one of the best and hardest working comedians in the world, Kevin Hart. A performer that Billboard Magazine recently stated, “may be embarking on the biggest comedy tour of all time,” will become the first comedian ever to headline a stadium at Lincoln Financial Field. Hart, who was awarded the “Comedy Genius Award” at last night’s 2015 MTV Movie Awards, also stars in the new hit film Get Hard with Will Ferrell and has countless other TV and film credits including BET’s Real Husbands of Hollywood. Mohegan Sun Arena is more than honored to present the comedy superstar with a much deserved Walk of Fame star at 4:00pm prior to his stand-up show that evening, April 18th.
Media and public invited to attend the induction ceremony.
WHEN/WHERE:
Saturday, April 18th at 4:00pm
Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office Forecourt
WHO:
Mohegan Tribal Chairman, Kevin “Red Eagle” Brown
Tom Cantone, Senior VP of Sports & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun
Kevin Hart
IN DETAIL:
Some of Mohegan Sun Arena’s most memorable performers including Bon Jovi, KISS, Rod Stewart, Toby Keith, Taylor Swift, Frankie Valli, Mötley Crüe and so many more have been honored as Walk of Famers and have stars placed outside of the Box Office. Kevin Hart’s “What Now” tour, scheduled for 8:00pm, marks the comedian’s 3rd sellout at Mohegan Sun Arena and will make him the 29th entertainer inducted into the Walk of Fame. For more info on Kevin’s performance on the evening of April 18th, visit mohegansun.com/entertainment.
The award seeks to recognize those individuals who have made significant contributions to the success of Mohegan Sun as the Northeast’s premier entertainment destination. All of the individuals inducted into the Mohegan Sun Walk of Fame will have their name engraved on a plaque that will be permanently placed at the entrance to Mohegan Sun Arena.
Apr 3, 2015 | Special Events
WHAT: 
Best-selling crime fiction writer, Ace Atkins gives readers an exclusive first-look into his latest novel, Robert B. Parker’s Kickback during a Winning Authors event at Mohegan Sun.
WHEN/WHERE:
Monday, May 18th
7:30pm – Live Discussion inside The Cabaret Theatre
8:30pm – Book Signing Event in The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL:
Award-winning crime fiction author Ace Atkins makes his first book tour stop at Mohegan Sun to unveil a sneak-peek at his latest mystery during a special Winning Authors event. The New York Times bestseller discusses his new release, Robert B. Parker’s Kickback, with a live discussion in The Cabaret Theatre followed by a book signing in The Shops concourse on Monday, May 18th.
Ace Atkins began his career as a crime reporter for The Tampa Tribune. During his time as a journalist, Atkins received a Pulitzer Prize nomination for his series written about a 1950s forgotten murder. Since then Atkins has released 17 novels and has been nominated for every major award in crime fiction. To learn more about Ace Atkins, connect with him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Ace Atkins will be signing copies of Robert B. Parker’s Kickback which will be available for special purchase at Spin Street on the day of the event.
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.
ABOUT SPIN STREET:
Proudly offering an extensive selection of CDs, books, DVDs, video games and cutting edge electronics as well as an exclusive collection of one-of-a-kind music and film memorabilia, unique gift items and a wide selection of home entertainment accessories. Spin Street, through its partnership with Mohegan Sun, is also the place to meet your favorite recording artists and authors in intimate, “once-in-a-lifetime” meet & greet sessions via our exclusive “Signings & Sightings” and “Winning Authors” programs.
Mar 27, 2015 | Special Events
WHAT: 
Heavy Metal band All That Remains stop by The Shops at Mohegan Sun following their Wolf Den performance for a Signings & Sightings event on Friday, April 3rd.
WHEN/WHERE:
Friday, April 3rd
Immediately following their Wolf Den performance
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL:
Have a piece of Rock memorabilia “Forever In Your Hands” when All That Remains makes an exclusive Signings & Sightings appearance. The New England-based band signs copies of their latest album, The Order Of Things, in The Shops concourse immediately following their Wolf Den performance on Friday, April 3rd.
All That Remains is a Heavy Metal band from Springfield, Massachusetts. The band has released seven albums and sold over a million records worldwide. Their latest album, The Order of Things, was released in February 2015 featuring their single “This Probably Won’t End Well.” To learn more about All That Remains, connect with them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, All That Remains will only be signing copies of their new album The Order of Things which will be available for purchase at Spin Street. This event is bracelet-only. Bracelets will be distributed upon purchase of The Order of Things at Spin Street on the day of event. Personal photos and personalization are prohibited.
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.
ABOUT SPIN STREET:
Proudly offering an extensive selection of CDs, books, DVDs, video games and cutting edge electronics as well as an exclusive collection of one-of-a-kind music and film memorabilia, unique gift items and a wide selection of home entertainment accessories. Spin Street, through its partnership with Mohegan Sun, is also the place to meet your favorite recording artists and authors in intimate, “once-in-a-lifetime” meet & greet sessions via our exclusive “Signings & Sightings” and “Winning Authors” programs.
