Jan 7, 2015 | General News, Special Events, Sports
WHAT:
Join us at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on January 12th for a meet and greet with the coaches of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins hockey team!
WHEN:
Monday, January 12, 2015
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Sky Bridge
IN DETAIL:
Lace up your skates and head over to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on Monday, January 12th to meet the coaches of Wilkes-Barre Scranton’s own Penguins! Chat with the head coaches, ask about the season and learn more about the Penguins at this Signings and Sightings event. Guests can line up at 4:30pm on the day of the event to receive a bracelet to gain admittance to the autograph line. Bracelets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS:
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 91 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app.
Oct 27, 2014 | Special Events
Bring your A game on November 17th for a chance to be a part of the longest-running competition series, Survivor!
WHAT:
Join Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for a casting call for the CBS hit reality show, Survivor on Monday, November 17th in the Convention Center.
WHEN:
Monday, November 17, 2014
Convention Center at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
Registration in Salon E, Keystone Grand Ballroom
Auditions in Salon F, Keystone Grand Ballroom
11:00am – 3:00pm
IN DETAIL:
Do you have what it takes to be the next Survivor? If you think you can outwit, outplay and outlast your competitors, join us for CBS’ Survivor open casting call at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on Monday, November 17th from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Don’t miss your chance to become a castaway in the running for 1 million dollars!
Participants cannot line up until 5:00am the morning of the event. Eligibility requirements and applications are available at http://www.pahomepage.com/casting-call-survivor.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS:
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 87 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube.
Oct 14, 2014 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Special Events
The brews are back for another Brew Fest extravaganza featuring tasty samples, Beer School and special hotel packages!
WHAT:
Electric City Craft Brew Fest returns to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on Saturday, November 15th, featuring delicious craft beers from a wide variety of the finest names in craft brewing. This event is sponsored by Times-Shamrock Communications.
WHEN:
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Keystone Grand Ballroom
VIP Session: 12:30pm – 4:00pm, Beer School: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
General Session: 5:00pm – 8:30pm, Beer School: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
IN DETAIL:
Tap into some fun at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs at the annual Electric City Craft Brew Fest! Sample more than 60 craft brews and learn more about craft brews at the Beer School during each tasting session on November 15th.
The VIP Session begins at 12:30pm and guests will receive introductions to the brewers, samples of exclusive brews, a $10.00 food voucher, a complimentary gift and a Brew Fest sampling glass. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $49.00 at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs box office or online at ecbrewfest.com. VIP Tickets are also available at the door for $60.00. The General Session begins at 5:00pm and tickets can be purchased in advance for $29.00 at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs box office or online at ecbrewfest.com. General Session Tickets are also available at the door for $40.00. General Session attendees will also receive a Brew Fest sampling glass and more than 50 craft brew samples.
Tickets for Electric City Craft Brew Fest go on sale Wednesday, October 15th.
Get a room with your brew and keep the party going all night long by purchasing a Room with a Brew hotel package. Our Room with a Brew package includes a room on Saturday, November 15, 2014 and two tickets to Brew Fest in the Keystone Grand Ballroom. Packages start at $289.00, or upgrade to the VIP Session package starting at $329.00.
For more information, please visit the event listing or ecbrewfest.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS:
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 87 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube.
Oct 14, 2014 | Entertainment, Special Events
Join us on Friday, October 31st for a night of live music, a costume contest, delicious cocktails and more!
WHAT:
Boo Bash at Breakers is back this Halloween for a spooktacular Halloween Costume Party and Contest at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs!
WHEN:
Halloween, Friday, October 31st
Registration from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Costume Judging from 9:00pm -11:00pm
Contest Winners announced at 11:15pm
IN DETAIL:
Grab your masks, superhero tights or angel wings and head to Breakers at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for the third annual Halloween Boo Bash Costume Party, where all walks of life are welcome. Arrive dressed to kill and register your get-up in the Costume Contest – 1st Place costume will win $1,000 in cash, 2nd Place costume will win a Hotel and Concert prize pack and 3rd Place costume will win a concert prize pack. Enjoy the Boo Bash drink special, Shock Potion, while Nowhere Slow provides the party tunes all night long.
Note: Guests must be 21 or over and present a valid ID.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS:
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 87 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube
Aug 5, 2014 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Special Events
Beer, live entertainment, wiener dog racing and more!
WHAT:
Pennsylvania’s largest and most popular Oktoberfest, the PA Oktoberfest, kicks off on Friday, September 12th for three days of food, entertainment and of course, beer! The event is sponsored by Times-Shamrock Communications and takes place on the racetrack apron at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.
WHEN/WHERE:
Friday, September 12th: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday, September 13th: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Sunday, September 14th: 11:00am – 5:00pm
On the racetrack apron at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
IN DETAIL:
PA Oktoberfest, the largest Oktoberfest in Pennsylvania and one of the top 10 Oktoberfest celebrations in the nation, returns to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs with more than 50 beers, award-winning traditional entertainers, local bands, authentic German-American cuisine, wiener dog racing, a strong arm contest and more. This year’s festival is anything but pint sized, with three days’ worth of new activities featured alongside Oktoberfest staples.
Among the numerous live entertainment acts performing at this year’s PA Oktoberfest will be our annual crowd favorite, Romy – from Munich Germany. Also performing at this year’s festival will be the Alpine Horns, known for playing the traditional Alphorn.
Tickets for PA Oktoberfest go on sale Friday, August 1st at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Box Office and at 27 Shur Save locations throughout Northeast, PA.
Guests Must Be 21 Years Old To Enter This Event.
Keep the party going with an Oktoberfest hotel package that includes two (2) single-day admissions to Oktoberfest, $20 in Oktobucks, and an overnight stay in one of the plush rooms at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Book this Oktoberfest package on the reservation website starting on August 5th.
For more information, including a schedule of activities and information on purchasing tickets for Oktoberfest, please visit paoktoberfest.com.
Jun 20, 2014 | General News, Special Events, Uncategorized
Atria Indie authors will discuss and sign their latest “New Adult” genre novels on September 3rd in the Keystone Grand Ballroom
WILKES-BARRE, PA- Discover a unique twist on the romance genre with “New Adult” novels presented by #1 New York Times bestsellers and Atria Indie Authors Colleen Hoover, Jamie McGuire and Abbi Glines during Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Winning Authors event in the Keystone Grand Ballroom. Join these ladies as part of their Fall In Love Tour on September 3rd at 7:30pm for a live discussion and Q&A session of their latest novels, followed by a book signing at 8:30pm.
About Colleen: Colleen Hoover is the New York Times bestselling author of Maybe Someday, Losing Hope, Slammed, Point of Retreat, This Girl and Hopeless. She has recently been featured on ABC’s Nightline, The Associated Press and CBS This Morning. For more information about Colleen, please visit her website.
About Jamie: Jamie McGuire is the New York Times bestselling author of A Beautiful Wedding, Red Hill, Walking Disaster, Beautiful Disaster and The Providence trilogy. For more information about Jamie, please visit her website.
About Abbi: Abbi Glines is the New York Times, USA TODAY and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Rosemary Beach, Sea Breeze, Vincent Boys and Existence series. For more information about Abbi, please visit her website.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut is one of the most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs features a 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including 87 live table games, 2,300 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is within easy access of New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware. More information is available by calling 1.888.WIN.IN.PA (1.888.946.4672) or visiting our website. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download our app and view us on YouTube.
