Jun 14, 2018 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Travel & Leisure
All-new 23,000 square-foot interactive arcade, bar & restaurant, GAME ON!, to open winter 2018 at Mohegan Sun
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 14, 2018) – Bowling, Ping-Pong, Karaoke, Craft Beer, great food, private event space and plenty more is planned when GAME ON!, owned by the Lyons Group, opens inside Mohegan Sun this winter. GAME ON! at Mohegan Sun will be located inside the all new and expansive, Earth Expo & Convention Center, which welcomes the classic car collector auction, Barrett-Jackson, next week, beginning on Wednesday, June 20th.
GAME ON! has already proven successful in Boston, with an incredibly popular location inside Fenway Park. Once completed at Mohegan Sun, GAME ON! will be a 23,000 square-foot restaurant & bar with various socially interactive elements. It will be located on a lower level of the new Earth Expo & Convention Center.
GAME ON! at Mohegan Sun is set to feature a 65-foot bar with various craft beers on tap, in addition to:
- An eight lane luxury bowling alley
- Karaoke, Ping-Pong tables, Shuffle Board, Billiards, Darts & Arcade Games
- Three huge 16 foot hi-definition digital displays with 3,000 watts of sound
- Multiple additional hi-definition screens throughout the bar
- A music stage for live entertainment throughout the year
- Private bowling lanes & private Karaoke suites for groups
“We are proud of our 17-year partnership with Mohegan Sun, GAME ON! will certainly become an important part of Mohegan Sun’s diverse entertainment portfolio. We are really excited about this project and what will serve as a truly one-of-a-kind, interactive, fun stop for guests.” -Patrick Lyons, CEO of Lyons Group
GAME ON! will also feature an array of delicious dishes and a wide variety of specialty drinks and cocktails. It will also be a great space for guests and groups looking to host parties and private events of varying sizes, ranging from 20-700 people.
“It’s been another exhilarating year at Mohegan Sun, with so many major enhancements and openings at our gaming & entertainment destination here in southeastern Connecticut. To now be preparing to close out the year with the opening of GAME ON!, where our guests will get to enjoy top-notch service, great dining, fantastic drinks & a great deal of fun, is very exciting. We look forward to working with the Lyons Group on this project and continuing such a strong relationship” – Ray Pineault, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun
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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Mar 31, 2016 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Hot Summer Fun
Rain or shine, Sun BBQFest returns featuring Chef Myron Mixon
Uncasville, CT (March 31, 2016) – Brace yourself for a grillin’ and chillin’ good time at Sun BBQFest. On June 11th & 12th, sink your teeth into the best barbeque around with festivities featuring celebrity BBQ Chef — Myron Mixon, live music, beer trailers, barbeque showdowns, local vendors, food trucks and so much more!
Tickets are $5.00 per day and go on sale Friday, April 1st through the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Kids 6 and under get in free. The weekend of the event, tickets for entry are available at the gate along with food and drink tickets.
Eat, Drink, Compete
Get in on all the BBQ action and decide who reigns supreme during the People’s Choice Contest all weekend long. Purchase $2.00 samples from 20 participating Kansas City BBQ Society teams and cast your vote for the ultimate best at Sun BBQFest. Competition remains fierce on Saturday 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 you to judge! A portion of the proceeds benefits the Sun BBQFest official charity, Operation BBQ Relief.
Keep the lip smackin’ snackin’ going with the impressive lineup of local restaurants and vendors! Taste your way through the endless supply of scrumptious meats and satisfying options from local food vendors! 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!
Mix with the Master
Myron Mixon, celebrity chef, three-time Barbeque World Champion, and judge on the reality television show “BBQ Pitmasters” will be at the BBQ Fest on Saturday and Sunday, performing cooking demonstrations, signging books/merchandise, hosting a VIP gathering and judging a sweet dessert competition. Nicknamed “the winningest man in barbeque,” Myron will be passing out the trophies on Sunday while mixing-it-up with competitors and showcasing his award-winning smokers — proudly manufactured in neighboring Waterford, CT.
Exceptional Entertainment
The Winter Parking Lot heats up with music, Weber Grill Academy demos and classes, a fireworks show and more to celebrate summertime and all things BBQ.
Dance all weekend long with live music on the main stage. Green Tea Band, Country Mile, Jay Dempsey Band, Coyote River Band and Southern City Band will be providing the beats for this epic parking lot party.
Saturday night goes out with a bang! Don’t miss a spectacular fireworks display. The fireworks kick off at 9:15pm 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 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 85 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.
