Mohegan Sun Hosts 16th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest

Oct 5, 2018 | General News

A three – day action packed weekend kicks off on Friday, January 25th; Tickets go on sale today!

UNCASVILLE, CT (October 5, 2018) – Wine connoisseurs and food aficionados rejoice! The 16th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest is back at Mohegan Sun. Don’t miss your chance to sip and sample your way through endless vintages and signature dishes, incredible showcases and tastings during a three – day affair across two spaces, the Uncas Ballroom and the new Earth Expo Center.  A portion of proceeds will go to Channel 3 Kids Camp, who provide fun year – round opportunities to children of all abilities, families & communities through educational & recreational programs.

Sun Wine & Food Fest will return in January 2019 with more surprises! Stay tuned for additional announcements on our world – class celebration of food and drink. It’s all happening at our premier event – and we’re just getting started!

Bourbon Tasting presented by Beam Inc., Bear’s Smokehouse
and BoutiqueCigar.com

Get your weekend started early and warm your palate during the Bourbon Tasting! Mix and mingle while getting a taste of the finest bourbon from Jim Beam, along with tasty selections from Bear’s Restaurant Group and a cigar from BoutiqueCigar.com.

Friday, January 25th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm – Earth Ballroom.

Tickets to the Bourbon Tasting are $90.00 per person.

Grand Tasting Preview

Get a sneak peek into one of Sun Wine & Food Fest’s signature showcases, the Grand Tasting! Taste a variety of wine, beer and spirits and pair your favorites with delectable dishes from some of the regions most highly – rated restaurants. Plus, watch the masters show off their culinary skills during a night of celebrity chef demonstrations. It’s your chance to experience an exclusive preview of the main event. Chef Kevin Des Chenes’ demo will be from 8:00pm to 8:30pm and will be followed by Chef Plum’s demo from 8:45pm to 9:15pm.

*Chefs subject to change. 

Friday, January 25th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm – Earth Expo & Convention Center.

Tickets for the Grand Tasting Preview are $50.00 per person.

Tickets for designated drivers are $20.00 per person.

Grand Tasting

Sample over 1,000 varieties of wine, beer, and spirits during the Grand Tasting! Foodies can purchase signature dishes from some of the region’s most highly – rated restaurants and the main culinary stage features a day full of celebrity chef demonstrations!

Ryan Kristafer, WTNH’s CT Style co – host alongside Teresa Dufour, hosts Saturday’s Grand Tasting Chef Demo, schedule:

12:15pm – 12:45pm: Maneet Chauhan

1:00pm – 1:30pm: Marcus Samuelsson

1:45pm – 2:15pm: Alex Guarnaschelli

2:30pm – 3:00pm: Todd English

3:15pm – 3:45pm: Aarón Sánchez

4:00pm – 4:30pm: Brian Duffy

*Schedule subject to change.

Saturday, January 26th from Noon to 5:00pm – Earth Expo & Convention Center.

Tickets to the Sun Wine & Food Fest Grand Tasting are $99.00 per person.

Tickets for designated drivers are $20.00 per person.

Vintage Cru presented by Bobby Flay

Taste the “best – of – the – best” vintages and get one – on – ones with the winemakers during the Vintage Cru presented by Bobby Flay. Enjoy the raw bar and pick up your $50.00 iGourmet gift card before you leave!

Saturday, January 26th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm – Earth Ballroom.

Tickets to Vintage Cru presented by Bobby Flay are $150.00 per person. The ticket price includes the Vintage Cru and a $50.00 iGourmet gift card. Tickets do not include access to the Grand Tasting.

Celebrity Chef Dine Around

Watch the masters at work when over 20 celebrity chefs personally dish out a signature food item paired with a wine, beer or spirit and music plays featuring DJ Irie.

Chefs follow as: Aarón Sánchez, Adam Young, Alex Guarnaschelli, Andy Husbands, Betty Fraser, Bobby Flay, Brian Duffy, Chef Plum, Chris Coombs, Govind Armstrong, Ihsan Gurdal, Jamie McDonald, Jason Santos, Lynn Mansel, Maneet Chauhan, Manouschka Guerrier, Marcus Samuelsson, Michele Ragussis, Nick Calias, Rocco DiSpirito, Todd English, Will Gilson and Will Kovel.

*Chefs subject to change.

Saturday, January 26th from 8:00pm to 10:30pm – Uncas Ballroom & Ballroom Pre – Function.

Tickets to the Celebrity Chef Dine Around are $199.00 per person.

Sunday Brunch

Top off your indulgent weekend with a delicious spread of food and beverages at our exclusive Sunday Brunch.

Sunday, January 27th from 11:00am to 2:00pm – Uncas Ballroom.

Tickets to Sunday Brunch are $90.00 per person.

Sun Wine & Food Fest Ticket Packages

Gain entry into the Friday night Bourbon Tasting and the Saturday Sun Wine & Food Fest Grand Tasting with the Grain & Grapes Package. The package is $150.00 and includes entry into both events.

The Saturday Food & Wine Package is a perfect choice for guests interested in the Grand Tasting and the Celebrity Chef Dine Around. The package is $250.00 and includes entry into both events.

Select the Winemakers and Chefs Package for access to fine wine and signature dishes at the Vintage Cru presented by Bobby Flay and the Celebrity Chef Dine Around. The package is $300.00 per person and includes entry into both events.

Guests looking to experience a little bit of everything are able to purchase the Food & Wine Weekend Package which includes entry into the Grand Tasting, Celebrity Chef Dine Around and Sunday Brunch. The package is $325.00 per person and includes entry into all three events.

For more information about all Sun Wine & Food Fest 2019 events, featured personalities, packages, hours and area hotel information, download the Sun Wine & Food Fest app or visit our 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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Rocco DiSpirito Signs Cookbooks During Signings & Sightings Event at Mohegan Sun

Jan 11, 2018 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events


WHAT: Join celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito during Sun Wine & Food Fest weekend at Mohegan Sun as he meets fans and signs copies of his cookbooks, Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious and Flavor, in The Shops concourse on January 27th.

WHEN: Saturday, January 27th
2:00pm – Book Signing
The Shops at Mohegan Sun

IN DETAIL: This Sun Wine & Food Fest chef flavors things up at an exclusive Signings & Sightings event! Join award-winning chef and healthy lifestyle crusader Rocco DiSpirito for an exclusive autograph session of his cookbooks Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious and Flavor during Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings on Saturday, January 27th.
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Rocco will only be signing copies of his books, Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious or Flavor which must be purchased from Spin Street on the day of the event in order to gain entry into the signing line. Purchasers will receive a wristband which will grant them access to the event. Personal photos are prohibited.

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Sun Wine & Food Fest Is Back At Mohegan Sun On Friday, January 26th

Sep 28, 2017 | Food & Beverage, Special Events

Tickets for the 15th annual Sun Wine & Food Fest go on sale Friday, October 6th!

UNCASVILLE, CT (September 28, 2017) – Whether you’re a wine connoisseur, food enthusiast or simply looking for an exciting weekend, you’ll find it all at Sun Wine & Food Fest! Kicking off on January 26th at Mohegan Sun and ending Sunday evening, Sun Wine & Food Fest returns with its signature showcases including the Grand Tasting and Celebrity Chef Dine Around. Sip and sample your way through a jam-packed lineup including the return of Sunday Brunch with Martha Stewart and the addition of Divine Delights, a sweet pairing of decadent treats and dessert wines.

Bourbon Tasting presented by Beam, Inc. and Bear’s Smokehouse
Start your weekend early and taste a variety of fine bourbons during the Bourbon Tasting inside the Uncas Ballroom. Mix and mingle at the tasting while enjoying top-quality bourbon along with delectable food provided by Bear’s Restaurant Group and a cigar courtesy of Boutique Cigar.

Friday, January 26th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Tickets to the Bourbon Tasting are $90.00 per person.

Divine Delights presented by E & J Gallo Winery
The Sun Wine & Food Fest sweetens the deal this year with an all-new event! Divine Delights is your passport to explore a world of decadent desserts paired with the perfect wine to savor every sweet bite. Presented by E & J Gallo Winery, Divine Delights is an after-dinner treat you’ll want to save room for!
Friday, January 26th from 8:00pm to 11:00pm in the Uncas Ballroom.
Tickets for Divine Delights presented by E & J Gallo Winery are $90.00 per person.

The Grand Tasting
Sample over 1,000 varieties of wines and beer during Sun Wine & Food Fest’s main event, the Grand Tasting! Sip and sample some of the best wine and beer, as well as an array of specialty spirits inside the Convention Center. Plus, foodies can sample signature dishes from the region’s most highly rated restaurants. The Main Culinary Stage is the backdrop for two days of celebrity chef demonstrations along with fun-filled contests.

Saturday, January 27th from Noon to 5:00pm.
Tickets to the Sun Wine & Food Fest Grand Tasting are $99.00 per person.

Vintage Cru Tasting
Taste the “best-of-the-best” vintages from around the world and get one-on-ones with the winemakers during the Sun Wine & Food Fest Vintage Cru Tasting. Learn the principles behind their craft and get a closer look into some of the finer wines Sun Wine & Food Fest has to offer. Sponsored by Big Rock Oyster, Vermont Creamery and Celebrity Cruise Lines, inside The Cabaret Theatre.

Saturday, January 27th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
Tickets to Vintage Cru Tasting are $150.00 per person. The ticket price includes the Vintage Cru Tasting and a $50.00 iGourmet gift card. Tickets do not include access to the Grand Tasting.

Celebrity Chef Dine Around
Guests are invited to the Celebrity Chef Dine Around to watch the masters at work in the Uncas Ballroom. Celebrity chefs such as Alex Guarnaschelli, Rocco Dispirito and Todd English will be on-hand serving up their best recipes at several live cooking stations. Enjoy the pairing of fine wine or premium beer to complement each signature dish.

Saturday, January 27th from 8:00pm to 10:30pm.
Tickets to the Celebrity Chef Dine Around are $199.00 per person.

Sunday Brunch with Martha Stewart

She’s a world-renowned household name and she’s ready to put her spin on Sun Wine & Food Fest’s Sunday Brunch. Domestic diva Martha Stewart hosts the ultimate feast of savory food and drink during this exclusive brunch event.

Sunday, January 28th from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
Tickets to Sunday Brunch with Martha Stewart are $90.00 per person.

Sun Wine & Food Fest Ticket Packages
Gain entry into the Friday night Bourbon Tasting and the Saturday Sun Wine & Food Fest Grand Tasting with the Grain & Grapes Package. The package is $150.00 and includes entry into both events.
Or, bundle the events on Friday including the Bourbon Tasting and Divine Delights presented by E & J Gallo Winery with the Grain & Goodies Package. The package is $150.00 and includes entry into both events.
The Saturday Food & Wine Package is a perfect choice for guests interested in the Grand Tasting and the Celebrity Chef Dine Around. The package is $250.00 and includes entry into both events.
Select the Winemakers and Chefs Package for access to fine wine and signature dishes at the Vintage Cru Tasting and the Celebrity Chef Dine Around. The package is $300.00 per person and includes entry into both events.
Guests looking to experience a little bit of everything are able to purchase the Food & Wine Weekend Package which includes entry into the Grand Tasting, the Celebrity Chef Dine Around and Sunday Brunch with Martha Stewart. The package is $325.00 per person and includes entry into all three events.
For more information about all Sun Wine & Food Fest 2018 events, featured personalities, packages, hours and area hotel information, download the Sun Wine & Food Fest app or visit our 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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