The 50th Anniversary festivities continue at Pocono Downs, with everyone looking forward to an exciting weekend of tremendous racing and events.
Friday, August 21, racing will kick off with a special Post Time of 5:30pm, and the “Legends Race” will start off the night. The race will feature familiar names such as Bill Popfinger; Don Wiest; Jim Williard; Bill Mullin, Syl King Jr.; Eddie Nickle; and Joe Antonelli. There will also be a ...
Category: 50th anniversary of racing
Kick Off The 50th Anniversary Celebration of The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono
2015-08-13On Friday, August 14th, The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono kicks off a week-long celebration of its Golden Anniversary. Events include:
Friday, August 14th
Live harness racing at 6:30pm, with a special appearance by the world-renowned Budweiser Clydesdales.
Saturday, August 15th
Meet and have your photo taken with the Budweiser Clydesdales from 6:00pm – 7:30pm*, then ...
The World Renowned Budweiser Clydesdales arrive for 50th Anniversary Celebration
2015-08-10The World Renowned Budweiser Clydesdales have arrived at the Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the track. The full 10-horse hitch arrived at the stables Monday afternoon, and were unloaded by the full team that travels with the magnificent horses.*
The track is honored to have the Clydesdales on Friday and Saturday evening, August 14 and 15, as the hitch will go around the World-Record 5/8 mile track during the races.
On Saturday. ...
50th Anniversary of Racing week a huge celebration!
2015-07-21On July 15, 1965, the $7 million Pocono Downs opened its doors in Northeast Pennsylvania. Thousands of fans were on hand as Satin Queen was the first to cross the Finish Line on that sultry summer night.
50 years later, 42 tracks have come and gone, but Pocono Downs, now renamed the Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, continues to host World-record racing from March to November each year. From ...
Spend Independence Day Weekend at Mohegan Sun Pocono
2015-06-30Enjoy live music, thrilling gaming promotions, exhilarating horse racing and a celebrity appearance
WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 30, 2015) – It’s nearly time to celebrate Independence Day, and there’s no better way to spend the holiday than with Mohegan Sun Pocono! Join Mohegan Sun Pocono from Wednesday, July 1st through Sunday, July 5th for a fun-filled weekend, including live entertainment, exhilarating horse racing, a sizzling fireworks display and more.
The fun begins on Wednesday, ...
Summer Fun Heats Up Mohegan Sun Pocono
2015-06-16
Celebrate all season long with sizzling live entertainment, hot cash prizes and electrifying fireworks shows
WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 15, 2015) – Summer is finally here, and Mohegan Sun Pocono is turning up the heat with Hot Summer Fun celebrations all season long! This year’s celebrations start on July 1st and are hotter than ever, with new chances to win every day through August 31st.
Scratch ...
Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza At Mohegan Sun Pocono
2015-06-01WHAT 
End your Independence Day weekend with a bang with a July 5th fireworks extravaganza at Mohegan Sun Pocono.
WHEN
Sunday, July 5th
Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30pm, following live racing
IN DETAIL
Mohegan Sun Pocono is helping you celebrate Independence Day weekend with a bang, with a fireworks extravaganza scheduled for approximately 9:30pm on Sunday, ...
Members of 1970s Philadelphia Flyers to appear at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono
2015-05-18WHAT: 
As part of their yearlong 50th anniversary racing celebration, Mohegan Sun Pocono is pleased to announce that Bernie Parent, Dave Schultz and Bob Kelly of the legendary 1976 Philadelphia Flyers will be greeting fans and signing autographs on Saturday, May 30th.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 30th
4:00pm to 6:00pm
(Wristbands required; distribution begins at 1:00pm)
Sky Bridge ...