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.
Sep 21, 2016 | Food & Beverage, Special Events
Tickets for Sun Wine & Food Fest are on sale now! 
Download the Sun WFF app for up to date chefs & events!
Uncasville, CT (September 21, 2016) – This year, our premier event has even more to indulge in! Join us for a world-class celebration of food and drink –The 14th annual Sun Wine & Food Fest, January 27th – 29th inside the Uncas Ballroom. Discover a feast for all of your senses showcasing over 20 celebrity chefs and winemakers as well as 1,000 wines, craft beers, select spirits and signature dishes from New England’s finest restaurants. Attend high-end events including the Celebrity Chef Dine Around featuring Chef Roblé Ali and Todd English, Elite Cru & Bourbon Tastings as well as the Grand Tasting on Saturday and two brand new events!
Bourbon Tasting
Get your weekend started early and warm your palate during Bourbon Tasting inside the Uncas Ballroom. The tasting, which runs from 6:00pm to 9:00pm invites guests to mix and mingle while getting a taste of the finest bourbon from Jim Beam, cigars and delectable food selections from Bear’s Smokehouse.
Tickets to the Bourbon Tasting are $90.00 per person.
Aarón Sánchez’s Mexican Night Market
Fiesta your way into the weekend at Sun Wine & Food Fest’s Mexican Night Market with award-winning chef and TV personality, Aarón Sánchez. The Mexican Night Market takes place inside the Uncas Ballroom on Friday, January 27th from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Aarón’s traditional and trendy recipes are on the menu for a night full of sampling, socializing and tequila cocktails!
Tickets for Aarón Sánchez’s Mexican Night Market are $90.00 per person.
The Grand Tasting
Sample over 1,000 varieties of wine and beer during the Sun Wine & Food Fest Grand Tasting on Saturday, January 28th! Sip some of the best in wine and beer, plus an array of specialty spirits, inside the Convention Center. Foodies can sample signature dishes from the region’s most highly-rated restaurants. The Main Culinary Stage features a day full of celebrity chef demonstrations from Aarón Sánchez, Michele Ragussis and more!
Tickets to the Saturday Sun Wine & Food Fest Grand Tasting are $99.00. The event runs from Noon to 5:00pm.
Elite Cru Tasting
Taste “the-best-of-the-best” vintages and get one-on-ones with the winemakers during the Sun Wine & Food Fest Elite Cru Tasting. On Saturday, learn the principals behind their craft and get a closer look into some of the finer wines Sun Wine & Food Fest has to offer. This event runs from 3:00pm to 5:00pm inside The Cabaret Theatre.
Tickets to Elite Cru Tasting are $210.00 each. The ticket price includes the Elite Cru Tasting as well as entry into the Sun Wine & Food Fest Grand Tasting and a $50.00 iGourmet gift card.
Celebrity Chef Dine Around
On Saturday, January 28th guests are invited to the Celebrity Chef Dine Around to watch the masters at work. Celebrity chefs such as Govind Armstrong, Rocco Dispirito and Manouschka Guerrier will be on-hand serving up their best recipes at several live cooking stations. Enjoy the pairing of fine wine or premium beer to match each signature dish.
The Celebrity Chef Dine Around will take place inside the Uncas Ballroom from 8:00pm to 10:30pm. Tickets are $199.00 each.
Brunch with Batali
Wind down the weekend at the Sun Wine & Food Fest by attending an exclusive brunch hosted by Mario Batali! The brunch includes all food and beverages, a copy of the Mario Batali BIG American Cookbook and the chance to have it autographed.
Brunch with Batali is $90.00 per person and runs 11:00am to 2:00pm inside the Uncas Ballroom.
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 Ticket Package. The package is $150.00 and includes entry into both events.
Enjoy Aarón Sánchez’s Mexican Night Market and the Grand Tasting on Saturday with the Aarón Sánchez Double Feature Package. This package is $150.00 and includes entry into both events.
The Saturday Wine and Food 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.
Guests looking to experience a little bit of everything are able to purchase the Wine and Food Weekend Package which includes entry into the Grand Tasting, the Celebrity Chef Dine Around and Brunch with Batali. This package is $325.00 per person.
The Premium Wine and Food Weekend Package is the all-encompassing Sun Wine & Food Fest package. The package is $450.00 and includes entry into the Grand Tasting, Elite Cru, Celebrity Chef Dine Around and Brunch with Batali.
For more information about all Sun Wine & Food Fest 2017 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 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, 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.com/mohegansun, follow us ontwitter.com/mohegansun, Instagram @mohegansun, view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Aug 12, 2015 | Food & Beverage, Special Events, Sun WineFest 2016
Tickets for the 13th annual Sun WineFest go on sale Monday, August 29th
Uncasville, CT (August 12, 2015) –The 13th annual Sun WineFest kicks off on Friday, January 29th, 2016. Get the weekend rolling with Bourbon Tasting and stick around for all the usual favorites including Elite Cru, Celebrity Chef Dine Around, Grand Tasting and more! Tickets for all Sun WineFest events go on sale Friday, August 29th through Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
The Grand Tasting
Sample over 1,000 varieties of wine and beer during Sun WineFest’s main event, the Sun WineFest Grand Tasting, on Saturday, January 30th and Sunday, January 31st. Sip and sample some of the best in wine and beer inside the Convention Center and Uncas Ballroom. 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.
Tickets to the Saturday Sun WineFest Grand Tasting are $95.00; tickets for the Sunday tasting are $70.00. The event runs from Noon to 5:00pm both days.
Bourbon Tasting
Get your WineFest weekend started early and warm your palate during Bourbon Tasting inside the Uncas Ballroom. The tasting, which runs from 6:00pm to 9:00pm invites guests to mix and mingle while getting a taste of the finest bourbon, cigars and delectable hors d’oeuvres.
Tickets to the Bourbon Tasting are $90.00 per person.
Elite Cru Tasting
Taste “the-best-of-the-best” vintages and get one-on-ones with the winemakers during the Sun WineFest Elite Cru Tasting. On Saturday, learn the principals behind their craft and get a closer look into some of the finer wines Sun WineFest has to offer. This event runs from 3:00pm to 5:00pm inside The Cabaret Theatre.
Tickets to Elite Cru Tasting are $210.00 each. The ticket price includes the Elite Cru Tasting as well as entry into Saturday’s Sun WineFest Grand Tasting and a $50.00 iGourmet gift card.
Celebrity Chef Dine Around
On Saturday, January 30th guests are invited to the Celebrity Chef Dine Around to watch the masters at work. Celebrity chefs will be on-hand serving up their best recipes at several live cooking stations. Enjoy the pairing of fine wine or premium beer to match each signature dish.
The Celebrity Chef Dine Around will take place inside the Uncas Ballroom from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Tickets are $199.00 each.
Sun WineFest Ticket Packages
Gain entry into the Friday night Bourbon Tasting presented by XXX and the Saturday Sun WineFest Grand Tasting with the Grain & Grapes Ticket Package. The package is $145.00 and includes entry into both events.
New this year, the Sun WineFest Weekend Ticket Package! This $150.00 package includes Saturday Grand Tasting ticket and Sunday Grand Tasting ticket.
For more information about all Sun WineFest 2015 events, featured personalities, packages, hours and area hotel information, visit sunwinefest.com or on Facebook and Twitter.
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.
Aug 16, 2013 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
Mohegan Sun celebrates its 11th annual Sun WineFest on January 24 – 26, 2014
UNCASVILLE, CT – Mohegan Sun is excited to celebrate its 11th annual Sun WineFest on January 24, 25 & 26, 2014. Throughout the weekend, featured events will include the Sun WineFest Grand Tasting, Bourbon Tasting, Elite Cru Tasting and Celebrity Chef Dine Around. Tickets go on sale today, Friday, August 16th, for all events through Ticketmaster, the Mohegan Sun Box Office and sunwinefest.com.
Sun WineFest Grand Tasting
The main event of the weekend, the Sun WineFest Grand Tasting, will take place in the Convention Center on Saturday, January 25th and Sunday, January 26th from Noon to 5:00pm each day.
Over the course of the two days, the Grand Tasting will have something for everyone to enjoy no matter what their tastes may be. Wine and beer aficionados can choose from over 1,000 brands or enjoy tastings of specialty sponsor spirits. If your preference is food, signature dishes from the region’s most highly rated restaurants will be available for sampling*.
Saturday and Sunday’s Grand Tasting will also feature celebrity chef demonstrations and fun-filled contests on the Main Culinary Stage.
Tickets are $80.00 for Saturday’s one-day pass, $70.00 for Sunday’s one-day pass and $125.00 for a weekend pass to both Saturday and Sunday’s Grand Tasting.
*There will be a nominal charge for the sampling of signature dishes – a portion of the proceeds benefits Channel 3 Kids Camp.
Bourbon Tasting
Nothing kicks off Sun WineFest 2014 better than “America’s Native Spirit”- bourbon. Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Plan B Burger Bar and Adonis Cigars join forces to bring you an evening of bourbon history. On Friday, January 24th at Sunburst Buffet from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, experience Plan B’s bourbon inspired menu paired with a variety of fine bourbons. You can enjoy them straight or let Plan B’s mixologists create a crafted bourbon cocktail. Then, finish the night off with a premium cigar sampling from Adonis Cigars.
Tickets are $90.00 per person.
Elite Cru Tasting
The Elite Cru Tasting presented by Wine Enthusiast Magazine is an exceptional wine-tasting event featuring the “best-of-the-best” vintages from around the world. Meet the winemakers and learn the principles behind them in The Cabaret Theatre on Saturday, January 25th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. This truly distinctive event features a raw bar hosted by Georges Bank presenting their South Bay Blonde Oysters, shrimp from Mazzetta Company and specialty cheeses from igourmet.com.
Guests will also receive a $50.00 gift certificate to enjoy extensive offerings from igourmet.com.
Tickets are $200.00 per person and include a Saturday Grand Tasting ticket and $50.00 gift certificate for igourmet.com.
Celebrity Chef Dine Around
On Saturday, January 25th, enjoy the Celebrity Chef Dine Around as world-class chefs including Todd English, Robert Irvine and Jasper White host a night of amazing cuisine. Walk around the Uncas Ballroom from 8:00pm to 11:00pm and watch these culinary masters at live cooking stations. Also, enjoy a pairing of premium wine or beer to complement each dish.
Tickets are $185.00 per person.
Tickets for the Grand Tasting, Elite Cru Tasting, Celebrity Chef Dine Around, Bourbon Tasting and may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, sunwinefest.com, over the phone at 1.800.745.3000 or in-person at Mohegan Sun’s Box Office.
For more information on Sun WineFest 2014 events, featured personalities and hours and area hotel information, visit sunwinefest.com or on Facebook and Twitter.
Sun WineFest 2014 is a production of Cirilli Associates LLC, a Connecticut-based marketing firm that specializes in event concepts, event production, and customized marketing and sponsorship programs.
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 our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, find us on Pinterest and view us on YouTube.
Oct 8, 2012 | Breaking News, General News, Special Events
Teams go head-to-head in two competitions to celebrate Sun WineFest at Mohegan Sun’s 10th anniversary
Join us as the 4th annual Mohegan Sun WineFest Grape Stomp and the 9th annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open highlight
Sun WineFest weekend at Mohegan Sun! These contests, which take place during the Grand Tasting on Saturday, January 26th and Sunday, January 27th, will have teams battling it out to win cash prizes and the chance to call themselves “the best” grape stompers and oyster shuckers!
Mohegan Sun WineFest Grape Stomp presented by Cîroc Ultra Premium Vodka
On Saturday, January 26th at 4:00pm in the Uncas Ballroom, sixteen teams will test their skills as they try to stomp the most juice out of a measured amount of grapes to benefit charity as part of the Mohegan Sun WineFest Grape Stomp; presented by the Official Sponsor — Cîroc Ultra Premium Vodka. The winner will receive a well deserved prize of $1,500, an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun’s luxury hotel, a complimentary dinner for two at Todd English’s Tuscany and complimentary pedicures from Elemis Spa.
Complimentary with Saturday’s Grand Tasting admission.
9th Annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open presented by Bud Light Lime
The Mohegan Sun Oyster Open presented by Bud Light Lime is back for its 9th year with the nation’s best oyster shuckers competing for a $5,000 purse! This shucking showdown will take place on Sunday, January 27th at 4:15pm on the Main Stage in the Uncas Ballroom and is sure to be one of the most exciting events of the weekend.
Complimentary with Sunday’s Grand Tasting admission.
For more information on Sun WineFest 2013 events, featured personalities and hours and area hotel information, visit sunwinefest.com or Facebook and Twitter at facebook.com/sunwinefest and twitter.com/sunwinefest.
Sun WineFest 2013 is a production of Cirilli Associates LLC, a Connecticut-based marketing firm that specializes in event concepts, event production, and customized marketing and sponsorship programs.
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.
