Please Note
Must be 21 years of age or older to attend Sun Wine & Food Fest events. Valid ID and ticket/wristband required upon entry at all events.
Get ready to sip, savor & celebrate!
Sun Wine & Food Fest Pre-Sale
Available Now!
We are offering limited-time, discounted, early-access tickets for the highly anticipated Sun Wine & Food Fest at Mohegan Sun.
This is your chance to secure your spot, so you don’t miss out on the ultimate celebration of world-class wines, delectable food and live entertainment! Attend events like Grand Tasting Preview, Grand Tasting, Vintage Cru, Celebrity Chef Dine Around and the Sun Patio Ice Bar Experience! Get ready to make memories and discover your new favorite food and wine!
What You've Missed in Past Years
Sun Wine and Food Fest has returned for a weekend packed with incredible events! Indulge in the finest wines, spirits and gourmet dishes in a celebration of flavors!
This premier series brings together award-winning wine and spirits, top chefs and food enthusiasts! Sip on wines from top vineyards, perfectly paired with delectable creations from renowned chefs! This is your chance to experience a true feast for the senses and discover fresh new flavors! Watch live demonstrations and participate in interactive tastings to expand your knowledge! Buy tickets today to secure your spot at your favorite event!
What You've Missed in Past Years
Some of our favorites returning!
Personalities are subject to change.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, January 25th
7:00pm | Todd English's Tuscany Todd English Experience →
8:00pm | Aquai Local Event Series Featuring Two Roads →
Friday, January 26th
6:00pm | Earth Ballroom Beam Suntory Presents: Asian Market →
7:00pm | Earth Expo Center Grand Tasting Preview →
8:00pm | Sun Patio Sun Patio Ice Bar Experience →
8:00pm | novelle Shuffle to Showdown →
9:00pm | Clay Pipe Cigar Bar Spirits & Cigars Presented by Mohegan Sun's Barrel Select Program →
9:00pm | Aquai Local Event Series Featuring Preston Ridge Vineyard →
Saturday, January 27th
10:00am | Todd English's Tuscany Todd English's Tuscany Brunch →
11:00am | Earth Expo Center Grand Tasting →
4:00pm | Earth Ballroom Vintage Cru →
6:00pm | Clay Pipe Cigar Bar The Macallan Tasting →
7:00pm | novelle Toast with the Host Featuring TBD →
8:00pm | Uncas Ballroom Celebrity Chef Dine Around →
10:30pm | Avalon Nightclub Celebrity Chef After Party →
Todd English Experience
7:00pm - 9:30pm | Todd English's Tuscany
Come to the Todd English Experience at Tuscany for an evening you will never forget! Celebrity Chef and James Beard Award Winner, Todd English is hosting a hands-on culinary adventure, featuring a class on pasta and tiramisu making! These delectable delights will also be complemented by a delicious and refreshing cocktail tasting and a wine tasting presented by our partners. Learn the secrets behind Todd English’s culinary brilliance and savor each flavor!
Local Event Series Featuring Two Roads
8:00pm - 9:30pm | Aquai
Take the road less traveled and join us for an evening with award-winning Two Roads Brewing Company! Discover their unique selection of brews and sample their classics as well as special projects. Hear more about their process of creating incredible brews, each crafted with passion and a unique twist. Taste delicious food expertly paired and prepared by a local chef. Bring your friends and raise a glass to good times, great beer, and the road ahead!
Beam Suntory Presents: Asian Market
6:00pm - 9:00pm | Earth Ballroom
Immerse yourself in a true culinary adventure at our Asian Market, presented by Beam Suntory! Experience the rich tapestry of Asian cuisine paired with the finest spirits for a one-of-a-kind event! Renowned celebrity chef and Food Network star, Esther Choi, teams up with fellow chefs to cook up incredible “Street Food” style fare made with masterful techniques and bold flavors. Each dish is expertly paired with a specialty cocktail or spirit provided by Beam Suntory! Don’t miss this evening where food and drink unite to celebrate Asian culture and craftsmanship!
Grand Tasting Preview
7:00pm - 10:00pm | Earth Expo & Convention Center
Get a sneak peek into all the extraordinary wines and culinary excellence that the Grand Tasting has to offer! Be amongst the first to experience the flavors with the exclusive Grand Tasting Preview! This event gives you early access to the finest wines, gourmet dishes, and culinary innovations before the main tasting opens. Dive into a curated selection of vintages, beer and spirits while tasting dishes from highly rated restaurants* around the region! Also, be sure you don’t miss the celebrity chef demonstrations throughout the event. Purchase your tickets today!
*Restaurants will offer small samples while supplies last. Full plate offerings are available for purchase.
Sun Patio Ice Bar Experience
8:00pm - 10:00pm | Sun Patio
Bundle up and step into the coolest spot in town! The Sun Patio Ice Bar Experience at Mohegan Sun is a truly unique event. Sip on premium, frosty, expertly crafted cocktails featuring Mohegan Sun’s Frosty Fusions and more! Chill out like never before!
Shuffle to Showdown
8:00pm - 10:00pm | novelle
Come to novelle for a Shuffle to Showdown event! Whether you're a complete Blackjack novice or looking to refine your skills, this event is crafted to cater to all levels of experience. Throughout the evening, expert instructors will guide you through the ins and outs of the classic casino game, Blackjack. Using “fun money”, you can easily learn the rules, strategies and etiquette of the game to enhance your confidence. As the night progresses, everyone will be able to put their newfound knowledge to the test at our beginner-friendly tables and compete in a tournament! The winners of the tournament will receive prizes from our sponsor, Gallo Wines!
Spirits & Cigars presented by Mohegan Sun's Barrel Select Program
9:00pm - 11:00pm | Clay Pipe Cigar Bar
Get ready for an evening filled with fine spirits and premium cigars. Take part in a sophisticated tasting with a first-class pairing session featuring Mohegan Sun’s Limited Barrel Select Program. Sip on a carefully selected array of top-notch spirits, including Elijah Craig, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Knob Creek Bourbon, WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye, Waypoint Barrel Aged Gin, Teeling Irish Whiskey, Corazón EH Taylor Barrel Aged Tequila, Westland America Single Malt, Maker’s Mark Private Select, Great Jones Bourbon and Litchfield Bourbon each paired with a complimentary cigar. Discover the subtle notes, aromas and complexities of both the spirits and cigars, designed to complement one another perfectly. Secure your spot today! *Tastings based on availability.
Local Event Series Featuring Preston Ridge Vineyard
9:00pm - 10:30pm | Aquai
Come to Aquai for an evening featuring exceptional wines from Preston Ridge Vineyard, a family-owned winery known for crafting elegant, local wines. Explore a range of hand-selected options paired with bites from a local chef. Raise a glass and savor the unique character of Preston Ridge’s carefully cultivated wines.
Grand Tasting
11:00am - Noon | VIP Hour (not available for purchase)
Noon - 5:00pm | Earth Expo & Convention Center
Attend a celebration of wine and culinary mastery at the Grand Tasting, where flavor takes center stage! This is the signature event of Sun Wine & Food Fest! Taste from more than 1,000 varieties of wine, beer and spirits and sample exquisite dishes from culinary masters*. Plus, watch renowned chefs present live culinary demonstrations, as they showcase their skills and share the tricks of the trade. The Grand Tasting is where wine, food and good times come together for an experience you won’t want to miss!
*Restaurants will offer small samples while supplies last. Full plate offerings are available for purchase.
Vintage Cru
4:00pm - 6:00pm | Earth Ballroom
Embark on a journey through timeless wines. For the true connoisseurs, Vintage Cru at Sun Wine & Food Fest offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience some of the world’s most revered and rare wines. Taste an exclusive lineup of exceptional selections, featuring aged bottles from renowned vineyards and highly sought-after vintages. Wine is available for purchase with shipment directly to your home.
The Macallan Tasting
6:00pm - 8:00pm | Clay Pipe Cigar Bar
Deepen your appreciation of Single Malt Scotch Whisky with the Macallan Double Cask 12, 15, 18, and Rare Cask. Savor alongside friends and learn firsthand with the Macallan brand specialist about how the Macallan's mastery of wood makes it the world's most luxurious spirit.
Celebrity Chef Dine Around
8:00pm - 10:30pm | Uncas Ballroom
Step into a world of culinary mastery at the Celebrity Chef Dine Around! This unforgettable evening will feature an extraordinary array of curated food, presented by more than 20 chefs who are known for pushing the boundaries of flavor and creativity. The celebrity chefs will showcase their signature dishes that will be expertly paired with a wine, beer or spirit. Whether you are a dedicated foodie or simply enjoy fine dining, this event promises a night of exceptional flavors!
Celebrity Chef After Party
10:30pm - 2:00am | Avalon
Don’t end the night yet! Celebrate Sun Wine & Food Fest at an after party sponsored by J Vineyards! After an evening of culinary delight, the festivities continue in Avalon Nightclub!
Todd English's Tuscany Brunch
10:00am - 2:30pm | Todd English's Tuscany
A spectacular meal awaits when you go to Todd English’s Tuscany Brunch, featuring a specialty Sun Wine & Food Fest menu! Todd English is set to showcase a fusion of his signature techniques and classic brunch favorites. Make your reservations today for exceptional food, delightful drinks and great company!
Michael Jordan's Steak House Brunch
10:00am - 2:30pm | Michael Jordan's Steak House
Brunch like Mike! Elevate your weekend with a delectable brunch at Michael Jordan’s Steak House! Experience a delicious culinary experience with a specialty curated Sun Wine & Food Fest menu and signature cocktails! Make your reservations today to secure your spot!
The Shed Restaurant Brunch
9:00am - 9:00pm | The Shed Restaurant
Join us in our newly opened restaurant, The Shed! Indulge in a delightful morning of delicious brunch food, good company and endless fun, featuring a mouthwatering specialty Sun Wine & Food Fest menu! Come by for breakfast and lunch classics, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients! Sweet or savory? The Shed has it all.
Official Charity
The Denise D'Ascenzo Foundation
Our mission is to carry on Denise’s passionate efforts to support advances in medicine and health, promote responsibility in the media, and assist those facing physical and mental challenges, while encouraging openness, courage and kindness in all endeavors. These causes were particularly close to Denise’s heart, and your generous donation will greatly assist in providing worthy organizations the support they need. Learn more about this incredible organization to benefit causes close to Denise’s heart at, thedenisefoundation.com.
A portion of every event ticket sold to Sun Wine & Food Fest benefits The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation.
