SUN WINE AND FOOD FEST 2019
January 24th - 27th
ABOUT SUN WINE AND FOOD FEST
Wine connoisseurs and food aficionados rejoice! The 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 four-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!
WHAT YOU MISSED IN 2018
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24TH
Boston Brews & Bites
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Tickets: $XX | Earth Ballroom
Watch as some of Boston’s top culinary artists team up with your favorite Boston athletes to cook up their game day picks on Thursday, January 24th at our new event, Boston Brews & Bites. Mix it up with the best of Beantown in the Earth Ballroom when they put a creative spin on their favorite tailgate dishes!
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 25TH
BOURBON TASTING
Presented by Beam, Inc and Bear's Smokehouse
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: $50
(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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SATURDAY, JANUARY 26TH
GRAND TASTING
Tickets: $99
(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
Presented by Bobby Flay
Tickets: $150
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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 presented by Bobby Flay. Enjoy the raw bar and pick up your $50.00 iGourmet gift card before you leave!
CELEBRITY CHEF DINE AROUND
Tickets: $199
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8:00pm - 10:30pm | Uncas Ballroom & Ballroom Pre-Function
Watch the masters at work when over 20 celebrity chefs personally dish out a signature food item paired with a wine, beer or spirit.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 27TH
SUNDAY BRUNCH
Tickets: $90
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11:00am - 2:00pm | 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.
Boston Brews & Bites
Thursday, January 24th
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Earth Ballroom
Watch as some of Boston’s top culinary artists team up with your favorite Boston athletes to cook up their game day picks on Thursday, January 24th at our new event, Boston Brews & Bites. Mix it up with the best of Beantown in the Earth Ballroom when they put a creative spin on their favorite tailgate dishes!
Boston Chefs |
Boston Athletes |
Nick Calias |
TBD |
Grand Tasting Preview
Friday, January 25th
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Earth Expo and Convention Center
Ticket: $50
Designated Driver Ticket: $20
Chef Demo Schedule
8:00pm - 8:30pm
Chef Kevin Des Chenes
8:45pm - 9:15pm
Chef Plum
*Note: schedule subject to change. Please check for continued updates.
Grand Tasting
Saturday, January 26th
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Earth Expo and Convention Center
Ticket: $99
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
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
*Note: schedule subject to change. Please check for continued updates.
Celebrity Chef Dine Around
Saturday, January 26th
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Uncas Ballroom & Ballroom Pre-Function
Ticket: $199
Watch the masters at work when over 20 celebrity chefs personally dish out a signature food item paired with a wine, beer or spirit.
Celebrity Chefs
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
Will Kovel
*Note: Chef appearances are subject to change. Please check for continued updates.
TICKET PACKAGES
Grain & Grapes
Tickets: $150
Bourbon Tasting
& Grand Tasting
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HOTEL PACKAGE
Saturday Food & Wine
Tickets: $250
Grand Tasting
& Celebrity Chef Dine Around
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HOTEL PACKAGE
Food & Wine Weekend
Tickets: $325
Grand Tasting,
Celebrity Chef Dine Around
& Sunday Brunch
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HOTEL PACKAGE
Winemakers & Chefs
Tickets: $300
Vintage Cru
& Celebrity Chef Dine Around
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For more information about sponsorships, please contact:
Krista May - KMay@mohegansun.com, 860.862.7779
For more information about exhibiting, please contact:
Jacqueline Mackey - JMackey@mohegansun.com, 860.862.8186
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Please note: Must be 21 years of age or older to attend Sun Wine and Food Fest.