Mohegan Pennsylvania Unveils Embers Terrace: Expanded Design, New Menu & Grand Opening Celebration on May 20th

Apr 27, 2026 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Special Events, Uncategorized

Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to announce the grand reopening of Embers Terrace , the property’s premier outdoor dining and entertainment space, now debuting an expanded footprint, enhanced food & beverage menu, and upgraded guest amenities. The new Embers Terrace officially opens on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 with a special celebration in partnership with Allied Services, taking place from 5:30pm – 9:00pm. A live benefit concert will be headlined at the celebration by regional icon Eddie Day and TNT.

*Media is invited to attend the evening. To inquire for a media pass for interviews, photos, and coverage opportunities, please contact Cody Chapman via [email protected]

Schedule | Wednesday, May 20th

5:30pm: Ken Norton

6:30pm: Remarks by Allied Services, Sr. VP of Strategic Partnership Development, Jim Brogna, Mohegan Pennsylvania President & GM, Tony Carlucci, and Eddie Day Pashinski

7:00pm: Eddie Day and TNT

The reimagined Embers Terrace brings a significantly enhanced atmosphere to one of Mohegan Pennsylvania’s most beloved warm‑weather venues. New features include expanded outdoor seating areas, décor and seasonal landscaping, and a secondary bar and permanent stage area.

Embers Terrace will be open Thursday through Sunday, with Thursdays being 21+. The venue is all-ages Friday through Sunday until 8:00pm and entertainment is regularly featured on Friday & Saturday evenings, expanding to weekend afternoons throughout the summer months.    Guests can stay tuned to moheganPA.com for updates.

A Brand-New Menu for the Season

Embers Terrace will offer table service, and guests attending the grand reopening will be the first to experience an all-new menu. Highlights include:

Dining Menu:

  • Cheesesteak Egg Rolls: White cheddar sauce, chipotle ketchup, bacon crumbles, and scallions
  • Cheesy Nachos: Corn tortilla chips, white cheddar sauce, shredded cheddar jack, Pico do Gallo, cilantro, sour cream, salsa
  • Big Horn Brisket: Smoked brisket on a baguette with cheddar and house BBQ sauce
  • ’Ol Smokey Campfire Burger: Smoked Gouda, candied bacon, and caramelized onions

Signature Cocktails:

  • Puppy Love: Tito’s Vodka, Pineapple juice, Chambord and club soda
  • Blue Chip Lemonade: Tito’s Vodka, Blue curacao and Lemonade
  • Frozen Margarita: Tequila, sour, triple and lime
  • Strawberry Mint Lemonade Mocktail: Lemonade, Strawberry and Mint

The menu will be offered throughout the summer and early fall season.

Allied Services is a regional leader in rehabilitation medicine, community health, and charitable initiatives. Mohegan Pennsylvania is proud to donate all proceeds from the event to support Team Allied Services, which is an Official Silver Charity Partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. Through this partnership and other endurance events throughout the year, their runners raise critical funds to support Allied Services’ mission of improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities, life-changing injuries, and chronic conditions. During the celebration, guests will have the opportunity to contribute to Team Allied Services and learn more about its community programs.

Eddie Day Pashinski is well‑known as a musician, educator and respected Pennsylvania state representative. Pashinski was first elected to represent the 121st Legislative District, which includes Wilkes-Barre, in 2006. In 2023, Pashinski was inducted into the Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame.

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Mohegan Pennsylvania, owned by Mohegan, was the first destination to bring gaming to Pennsylvania in 2006 and since then has become one of the premier entertainment, gaming, shopping, and dining destinations in the state. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Pennsylvania features a newly renovated 238-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 70,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, more than 1,500 slot machines and electronic table games, a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing. Mohegan Pennsylvania 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 MoheganPA.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X or Instagram and view us on YouTube.

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Mohegan Sun At Pocono Downs Welcomes 2013 Winner Derek Hough And Dance Pro Emma Slater Of Dancing With The Stars

Dec 12, 2013 | Entertainment, Special Events

Special Reality Check event for the Hotel’s Grand Opening Weekend 

WHAT:  Derek Hough, Dancing With The Stars’ most successful dance pro, will join the shows newest star, Emma Slater for a special Reality Check event at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on Sunday, January 19th. This free, live event will be part of the weekend-packed festivities set to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Hotel and Convention Center at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.
WHEN/WHERE:  Sunday, January 19th
Live Performance and Q&A – 3:00pm
Seasons Ballroom
Public Signing Event – 4:00pm
Sky Bridge
IN DETAIL:  Derek Hough, current, 5-time Dancing With The Stars champion will join the show’s newest dance pro, Emma Slater for a special Reality Check event as part of the exciting, event-packed Grand Opening weekend for the Hotel and Convention Center at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.
The special Reality Check with Hough and Slater will include a live dance performance followed by a Q&A and signing. The event will coincide with the Grand Opening festivities which include three-days of live entertainment featuring double-platinum-selling Country music star Josh Turner, The Bacon Brothers and David Foster and The Mohegan Sun All-Stars.
The first 350 people to visit the Player’s Club booth across from Ruth’s Chris Steak House on January 2nd at 5:00pm will receive a ticket to the exclusive performance and Q&A. Due to time restrictions, signing personalization or photos taken with personal cameras are prohibited. Headshots will be given out at the event. This event is bracelet-only. A limited number of bracelets will be distributed starting at 12:00pm at the signing area on the Sky Bridge. Participants must have a bracelet in order to gain entry into the signing line.
Derek Hough is the only 5-time champion in franchise history of the hit ABC series Dancing With The Stars. A dancer since age 11, Hough’s professional Ballroom dance accolades include World Under 21 Latin American champion, 2-time Open British champion (Blackpool), 2-time International Open to the World champion and 2-time U.S. Open champion. Hough is coming off of a big year in 2013 which included an Emmy win for Best Choreography and his fifth Mirror Ball win with partner and Glee star Amber Riley on Season 17 of Dancing With The Stars.
Emma Slater is the newest dance pro on Dancing With The Stars, having made her series debut on Season 17 this past fall. Together with dance partner Bill Engvall, Slater placed 4th in the competition. At age 10, Slater began her training in Ballroom and Latin American Dance and went on to be ranked as one of the world’s top 20 in Latin American Dance. In 2007, Slater was also featured in the Universal Pictures film adaptation of Mamma Mia.
ABOUT REALITY CHECK           
Reality Check is an exciting and interactive event presented by Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, bringing the best and brightest stars from the reality world to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.  Reality Check events include an engaging, live exhibition followed by an intimate signing event providing fans with the ultimate exposure to their favorite reality stars. Reality Check events are free and open to all ages.
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 Pennsylvania. Situated on 400 acres in Plains, Pennsylvania, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is currently home to 82,000 square feet of gaming space including more than 82 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.inpa (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.