Events

Bourbon Tasting
Presented By
Beam Inc.

A weekend of food and drink kicks off with a night of indulgence, American style. The evening celebration centers on bourbon, America's Native Spirit, where hosts Beam Inc., Plan B Burger Bar and Adonis Cigars bring bourbon history to modern times. Taste the artisan craft of hundreds of years of tradition through Plan B's unique bourbon-inspired menu paired with a variety of fine bourbons, including Maker's Mark, Booker's, Knob Creek and Jim Beam. Savor them "neat" or enjoy a bourbon cocktail crafted by Plan B's mixologists. Of course, no night of decadence is complete without a fine Davidoff cigar - The Adonis, created especially for Cigar of the Gods in Cromwell, Connecticut.

Friday, January 24th
Sunburst next to SolToro Tequila Grill
6:00pm - 9:00pm
$90
Sun WineFest Grand Tasting

The Sun WineFest's signature event - the Grand Tasting, is truly grand! Featuring beer, wine, specialty spirits and delectable dishes, this weekend extravaganza has something for everyone. Guests are offered a selection of hundreds of wine, beer and fine spirits. Passionate foodies can sample* signature dishes from the region's most highly rated restaurants and quality food products from artisanal producers. The Culinary Main Stage is the backdrop for two days of celebrity chef demonstrations, including Todd English, Food Network star Robert Irvine and action-packed contests - Mohegan Sun WineFest Grape Stomp presented by Cîroc Ultra Premium Vodka and the Oyster Open presented by Bud Light Lime. Purchase copies of inspiring cookbooks and get them signed by your favorite chefs as they come off the Culinary Main Stage.

*Nominal charge for the sampling of signature dishes - a portion of the proceeds benefits Channel 3 Kids Camp.

Saturday, January 25th
Convention Center
12:00pm - 5:00pm
11:00am - 12:00pm Trade and Press
$80 one-day pass

Sunday, January 26th
Convention Center
12:00pm - 5:00pm
11:00am - 12:00pm Trade and Press
$70 one-day pass

Saturday, January 25th and Sunday, January 26th
Convention Center
12:00pm - 5:00pm
11:00am - 12:00pm Trade and Press
$125 weekend pass
Elite Cru Tasting
Presented By Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Prepare your palate for this exceptional event - the Elite Cru Tasting is an extraordinary opportunity to discover the "best-of-the-best" vintages from around the world and to meet the winemakers and principals behind them. This not-to-be-missed experience, offered to a limited audience in the intimate setting of The Cabaret Theatre, also 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 also receive a $50 gift certificate from igourmet.com as a part of this unique experience.

Saturday, January 25th
The Cabaret Theatre
3:00pm - 5:00pm
$200 includes a Saturday Grand Tasting ticket and a $50.00 gift certificate for igourmet.com
Mohegan Sun WineFest Grape Stomp

Presented by Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka

Ready...set...stomp! Sixteen teams will stomp it out at the Mohegan Sun WineFest Grape Stomp as contestants vie to crush the most juice out of a measured amount of grapes, to benefit charity. The Grape Stomp champions will receive $1,500 as well as 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.

Saturday, January 25th
Uncas Ballroom Main Stage
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Complimentary with Grand Tasting admission
Mohegan Sun WineFest Seminar Series
Presented by igourmet.com

An impressive lineup of wine and beer experts will host seminars at intimate settings in private dining rooms of restaurants throughout Mohegan Sun. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste exceptional vintages and learn from some of the industry's best. A Grand Tasting ticket is not required.
Celebrity Chef Dine Around

Chefs Bobby Flay, Todd English, Robert Irvine and Jasper White are just a sampling of the world-class chefs hosting an evening of amazing cuisine at the Celebrity Chef Dine Around. Stroll among the live cooking stations and watch these culinary masters in action while enjoying the pairing of a premium wine, beer or crafted cocktail to complement each dish. This epicurean adventure is a perennial early sell out - don't miss it!

Saturday, January 25th
Uncas Ballroom
8:00pm - 11:00pm
$185
10th Annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open
Presented By Bud Light Lime

The ultimate shucker showdown gets underway when the nation's best oyster shuckers put their skills to the test and compete for a $5,000 purse during the 10th annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open presented by Bud Light Lime and featuring South Bay Blonde Oysters from Georges Bank.

Sunday, January 26th
Uncas Ballroom, Main Stage
4:15pm - 5:15pm
Complimentary with Grand Tasting admission