VETS ROCK 2024
Saturday, November 16th
About Vets Rock
Celebrate active-duty military and veterans at Mohegan Sun during Vets Rock! This event features valuable programs that focus on enhancing the lives of veterans and active-duty military members through a job fair, veteran service organizations, veteran-owned businesses, and other resources.
The Opening Ceremony will take place from 11:00am - Noon in front of the Box Office in The Shops at Mohegan Sun. Following the ceremony, guests are invited to the Uncas Ballroom for the 10th year of Vets Rock.
What You Missed In 2023
Schedule Of Events
11:00am - Noon | Opening Ceremony
Hosted by Gil Simmons
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
An exciting presentation from the Tribal Color Guard will kick off the festivities! Members of Mohegan Sun's Executive Team along with other influential speakers will discuss the importance of our military and will show their gratitude for our veterans. A local school will also perform the National Anthem.
Two service dogs will be presented to their new owners by Everlasting Veteran and donated by Meadow Ridge Weims (And Danes). Everlasting Veteran is dedicated to providing future service dogs directly to Veterans with a podcast aiding in transition and purpose!
Noon - 4:00pm | Vets Rock Expo
Uncas Ballroom
Veteran service organizations, educational services and companies looking to provide benefits to veterans and military members will host tables and offer services.
A Job Fair hosted by Mohegan Sun will be available to assist service members and their families in accessing career opportunities. Mohegan Sun will also be offering Casino 101 featuring free blackjack and roulette lessons!*
Northeast Medical Group will be providing complimentary flu vaccines.
*Must be 21 years of age or older to participate in Casino 101
Noon - 4:00pm
Adoption Event | All Paws on Deck
All Paws on Deck is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit dog rescue organization based in Connecticut that is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming pregnant dogs and their puppies. We were founded with the belief that every dog deserves a loving home, and that pregnant dogs and their puppies are among the most vulnerable and in need of care.
Live Music | The Bluewater Boys
Vendors, employers, and Veteran Services Groups interested in participating in Vets Rock can inquire by sending an email to Juliette Berry at JBerry@mohegansun.com by Friday, November 1st.
Year-Round Military Discounts
Available to anyone with a non-expired military ID including active duty, veterans and military dependents.
Connecticut International Auto Show
Saturday, November 16th | 10:00am - 8:00pm
The Connecticut International Auto Show is the perfect place to browse the newest vehicles! Military personnel are invited to attend for free (with DoD Military ID).
Careers at Mohegan Sun:
Honoring Heroes. Building Futures.
Vets Rock Foundation, LLC is a non-profit organization founded in 2017 by The Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut. This organization was created to support and benefit veterans, active and reserve military members, and their families. Their annual event in November, Vets Rock, is a free exposition-style event which offers access to hiring and educational opportunities, Veteran Service Organizations, and other veteran-owned companies.
Participating Vendors
- 13 Stars Hot Sauce
AAA Club Alliance - All Paws on Deck
- Amentum
- American Legion Department of Connecticut
- American Red Cross
AMVETS
A Reason to Ride - ATT Wireless and Entertainment
Avon Police Department - Backpacks for Life
Captel
Certified Facility Solutions Corp - Charter Oak State College
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
Community Health Center, Incorporated - Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs
CONNECTICUT VETERANS LEGAL CENTER - CT Army National Guard
- CT Council on Problem Gambling
- Department of Labor - Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
Dept Of Veterans Affairs Providence Regional Office - Dominion Energy - Millstone Power Station
Eastern CT Veterans Community Center
Easterseals Veterans Rally Point- Everlasting Veteran, LLC
- General Dynamics Electric Boat
- Goodwill Southern New England
- Irreverent Warriors Connecticut
Killfoot Clothing - Masonicare
Mohegan Sun - Navy Federal Credit Union
- NEMG
- Northwest Connecticut Housing and Innovation Center
- Northwestern Mutual
- Norwich Police Department
- Ocean Fashion LLC
- Office of U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal
- Operation Standdown Rhode Island
- PinUps For Warriors
- PoliceApp.com
- RC TAA
Soldier Solutions LLC - Sonalysts
- Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP) Groton
- The Crafty Chics
- The Dog Bone LLC
- The Kennedy Collective
The Starlight Program at Stonington Institute
Timeless Protection/We Protect Veterans - Torrington Police Department
UCFS Healthcare - UConn Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans
- US Border Patrol
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System- Eligibility
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System- General
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System- PACT Act/Women's Health
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System- Suicide Prevention
- Veterans Benefits Administration, Hartford Regional Office
- Veterans Equine Therapeutic Services (VETS)
- Veterans Inc
- Veterans K9Equine Alliance
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- VFW Riders Group, Post 5446
- VITAL Program, VHA
- Check back later for more participating vendors!
Get Involved
For Exhibitor Opportunities, please contact Juliette Berry at JBerry@mohegansun.com.
For Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Ryan McDermott RMcDermott@mohegansun.com.