SUN WINE AND FOOD FEST 2020 PRESENTED BY MSC CRUISES
January 24th - 26th
ABOUT SUN WINE AND FOOD FEST PRESENTED BY MSC CRUISES
Wine connoisseurs and food aficionados rejoice! The Sun Wine & Food Fest presented by MSC Cruises 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 the Uncas Ballroom and the Earth Expo & Convention 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.
WHAT YOU MISSED IN 2019
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24TH
BOURBON TASTING PRESENTED BY BEAM SUNTORY, INC
Tickets: $90
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6:00pm - 9:00pm | Earth Ballroom
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.
GRAND TASTING PREVIEW
Tickets: $45
(Designated Driver Ticket: $20)
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7:00pm - 10:00pm | Earth Expo & Convention Center
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 region’s 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.
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CIGAR AND WINE PAIRING PRESENTED BY 19 CRIMES
Tickets: $50 ($55 day-of ticket)
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10:00pm - 11:00pm | Clay Pipe
Enjoy a wine tasting hosted by 19 Crimes with an appearance by celebrity chef and restaurateur, Rocco DiSpirito. Select your favorite varietal and enjoy with a pairing from General Cigar. Ticket includes tasting, full pour of wine and a cigar.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25TH
GRAND TASTING
Tickets: $95
(Designated Driver Ticket: $20)
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VIP Hour: 11:00am - Noon & General Admission: Noon - 5:00pm
Earth Expo & Convention Center
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!
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VINTAGE CRU
Tickets: $140
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4:00pm - 6:00pm | Earth Ballroom
Taste the “best-of-the-best” vintages and get one-on-ones with the winemakers during the Vintage Cru. Wine available for purchase with shipment directly to your home. Plus pick up your $50 iGourmet gift card before you leave!
CELEBRITY CHEF DINE AROUND
Tickets: $190
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8:00pm - 10:30pm | Uncas Ballroom
Join us at our signature walk-around event and watch the masters at work when over 20 celebrity chefs personally dish out a signature food item paired with a wine, beer or spirit.
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CELEBRITY CHEF AFTER-PARTY PRESENTED BY J. VINEYARDS
No Cover
RESERVE NOW
10:00pm - 2:00am | novelle
Join your favorite celebrity chefs from Sun Wine & Food Fest for a night out at novelle with music by DJ Irie! Doors open at 7pm. Must be 21+.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26TH
SUNDAY BRUNCH
Tickets: $90
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10:00am - 1:00pm | Uncas Ballroom
Top off your indulgent weekend with a delicious spread of food and beverages at our exclusive Sunday Brunch hosted by top names in the industry.
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BOOZY BRUNCH
Tickets: $90
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11:00am - 2:00pm | novelle
SATURDAY SUN WINE & FOOD FEST HOTEL PACKAGE
Tickets: $400 + Room Rate
Overnight stay on Saturday, January 25th
(2) Tickets to the Grand Tasting located in the Earth Expo Center
(VIP Hour + General Admission)
(2) Tickets to the Celebrity Chef Dine Around located in the Uncas Ballroom
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Friday, January 24th
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Earth Expo and Convention Center
Ticket: $45
Designated Driver Ticket: $20
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 region’s 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 Demos
7:30pm - 8:00pm
Chef Plum
8:00pm - 8:30pm
Rocco DiSpirito
8:45pm - 9:15pm
Michele Ragussis
9:00pm - 9:30pm
Kevin Des Chenes
*Note: schedule subject to change. Please check for continued updates.
Presented by Gotham Steel Stack Master
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Saturday, January 25th
VIP Hour: 11:00am - Noon
General Admission: Noon - 5:00pm
Earth Expo and Convention Center
Ticket: $95
Designated Driver Ticket: $20
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!
Chef Demo Schedule
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Todd English
12:45pm - 1:15pm
David Rose
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Maneet Chauhan
1:45pm - 2:15pm
Richard Blais
2:15pm - 2:45pm
Brian Duffy
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Amanda Freitag
3:15pm - 3:45pm
Mark Murphy
3:45pm - 4:15pm
Chris Coombs
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Aarón Sánchez
*Note: schedule subject to change. Please check for continued updates.
Presented by Gotham Steel Stack Master
Saturday, January 25th
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Uncas Ballroom
Tickets: $190
Join us at our signature walk-around event and watch the masters at work when over 20 celebrity chefs personally dish out a signature food item paired with a wine, beer or spirit.
WATER PROVIDED BY
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Celebrity Chefs
*Note: Chef appearances are subject to change. Please check for continued updates.
Sunday, January 26th
10:00am - 1:00pm
Uncas Ballroom
Ticket: $90
Top off your indulgent weekend with a delicious spread of food and beverages at our exclusive Sunday Brunch hosted by top names in the industry.
90+ Cellars
Allan S. Goodman
Bacardi
Backyard Smokers
Boston Beer Company
Brescome Barton
Bud Light
Casanova Remodeling Company
Cavedoni Balsamic Vinegar
Constellation Brands
Don Julio
Drunken Fruit
E&J Gallo Winery
GOT ATTITUDE VODKA (Jailhouse Spirits LLC)
Gotham Steel
Guinness
Harpoon Brewing
Hartford Courant
Hartley & Parker
Indie Owl Collective
InnSeason Resorts
Jim Beam
Ketel One
Keurig
KWC Marketing
Matunuck Oyster Bar
Meriano's Bakery
Michter's Distillery
Ming's Asian Street Food
Mohegan Holding Company
New Belgium
NoRA Cupcake Company
Palm Bay International
Pearl Odyssey
Pop's Premium Ice Cream
Salsa Di Parma
Slocum & Sons
Squirrel Stash Nuts & Seeds
Strung, The Guitar String Jewelry Company
Taub Family Selections
The Long Drink
The Mariner
The Whey Station
Tito's Handmade Vodka
Two Roads Brewing Company
Worldwide Wines
MORE EXHIBITORS COMING SOON!
1849 Wine Company
1947 Beer
90+ Cellars
Allan S. Goodman
Alltech Brewing
American Flatbread
Aralia Olive Oils
AT&T
Bacardi
Banfi Vintners
Barefoot Wine
Beam Suntory
Bear's Smokehouse
Bell's Brewery
BENT&BREE
Blue Point Brewing Co.
BOM BOM Brands
Boston Beer
Boutique Cigar Co.
Brescome Barton
Brignole Vineyards
Bronx Brewery
Carolyn Sakonnet Vineyard
Castle Brands
Cavedoni Balsamic Vinegar
CDI
Channel 3 Kids Camp
Chapter One
Cisco Brewers
Coca Cola
Connecticut Cookie Company
Connecticut Sun
Constellation Brands
Deep Sea Cosmetics
Dorset Maple Reserve
Drunken Fruit
Elysian Brewing Company
Epicure Brewing
Ergo Chef
Evaton
Exploria Resorts
Feel Good Inc.
Fishers Island Lemonade
Flanders Fish Market
Frank Pepe's Pizzeria
Frontier
Gallo
Goose Island Brewery
Gooseneck Vineyards
Grey Sail Brewing
Guinness
Half Full Brewery
Harpoon Brewery
Hartford Baking Company
Hartford Courant
Hartley & Parker
Heineken
Henna By Heather
Highland Imports
Honest Tea
Hubba Hubba Foods
Hyatt
iGourmet
Indie Owl Collective
InnSeason Resorts
Jailhouse Spirits
Ken's Ramen
Ketel One
Keurig
Knot of This World Pretzels
Kona Brewing Company
Levine Distributing Co.
Le Creuset
Leinenkugel's
Main Entrée
Mama's Gardens
Mandara Spa
Matunuck Oyster Bar
Meriano's Bakery & Cannoli Truck
Michelob Ultra Pure Gold
Michter's Distillery
Ming’s Asian Street Food
Moet Hennessy
Monster Energy
Munchies Food Truck
Mushroom Hunting Foundation
New Belgium
NoRA Cupcake Company
Outer Light Brewing Company
Pasta Vita
Paul Mitchell
Pearl Odyssey
Piu Facile Imports
Proximo Spirits
Pura Still
Rasa, Flavors of India
Revival Brewing Company
Rhineland Cutlery
Riboli Family Wines
Salsa Di Parma
Sam & Oliver
Savor
Schokolat Novelties
Simply Beyond
Slocum & Sons
Spoonable Spirits
Stony Creek Brewery
The Long Drink
The Mariner Mystic
The Whey Station
Tito's Handmade Vodka
Toma
Travel Associates
TRE Olive
Treasury Wine Estates
Two Roads
Vegan Wines
Vincent Lataste
Whispering Angel
Worldwide Wines
Yuengling
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TRAVEL OPTIONS
Find the most convenient travel options to get you to Mohegan Sun. With plenty of free parking, close proximity to the train station, two airports nearby, and buses coming here from all over the northeast every day, getting here has never been easier!
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Please note: Must be 21 years of age or older to attend Sun Wine and Food Fest Presented by MSC Cruises.