Kentucky Derby Party Featuring a Special Edition of Party on the Patio Returns to Mohegan Pennsylvania

2024-04-02

Food trucks, mint juleps, contests, promotions, live music and much more to take place on Saturday, May 4th

WILKES-BARRE, PA (April 2, 2024) – With the 150th Kentucky Derby taking place on Saturday, May 4th, Mohegan Pennsylvania is set to host a Kentucky Derby Party like never before! Beginning at 2:00pm, this annual event will provide guests with an opportunity to indulge in delicious ... 

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The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono announces their 2019 live Harness Racing schedule

2019-02-05

The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono is pleased to announce their 2019 racing season schedule.  The track in Northeast PA is looking forward to another tremendous season of racing.

 

Opening night has been set for Saturday, March 16, and there will be a limited schedule in the month of March, with racing on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.  Starting in April, the track will move to the full schedule of four days a week.  Post Time for Saturdays and Sundays throughout the season, with some exceptions, ... 

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Preakness Party ready to go!

2018-05-15

Before Kentucky Derby winner Justify enters the Starting Gate at Pimlico for the 143rd Preakness Stakes, the party will be ON at the Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono!
Doors open Saturday, Preakness Day at 9:30am, with the wagering windows open at 10:00am.  Post Time for Pimlico is 10:30am, and the Preakness Stakes is race 13 with an approximate Post Time of 6:45pm.
The patio and trackside bars will be ready with all kinds of ice-cold refreshments, including the famous Black-Eyed ... 

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The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono Announces 2018 Racing Season

2018-02-21

The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono is pleased to announce our 2018 racing season schedule.  The track in Northeast PA is looking forward to another tremendous season of racing, with the Breeders Crown returning for the third time.
Opening night has been set for Saturday, March 17 at a new Post Time of 7:00pm for all race nights, with the exception of Easter Sunday at 5:00pm and all three Triple Crown nights.  In the month of March, racing continues on Tuesday, March 20th; Saturday, ... 

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The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono announces 2016 live racing schedule

2016-01-19

Racing on four consecutive nights and a double-header on Kentucky Derby day are included in the 2016 live racing schedule for the Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, as announced by Vice-President of Racing Operations, Dale Rapson.
Racing opens at the renowned 5/8 mile oval in Wilkes Barre, PA on Saturday, March 19th, and will continue for the month of March on Tuesday, March 22, Sat., March 26, and Tuesday, March 29.
In April, racing moves to Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday, ... 

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American Pharoah jockey Victor Espinoza at Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono

2015-05-24

Triple Crown fever is striking everywhere, and anticipation is high for American Pharoah’s bid on Saturday, June 6th with the Belmont Stakes.
With a big celebration planned for Belmont Stakes Saturday, the Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono is excited to announce that jockey Victor Espinoza will be appearing for autographs and photos on Tuesday, June 2 from ... 

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MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS ANNOUNCES 2014 RACING SCHEDULE

2014-02-14

A double-header on Kentucky Derby Day and an additional day per week of racing in July and August are two of the changes in the new Pocono racing schedule for 2014, as announced by Vice President of Racing Operations, Dale Rapson.
 Racing opens at the renowned 5/8 mile oval in Wilkes Barre, PA on March 22, and for the first few months of the new season, (March through June),  will take place on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
 Kicking off the stakes schedule on opening ... 

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Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs gets their "Preak-on" with a huge party

2013-05-17

Before Orb even hits the gate for the 138th Preakness Stakes, the party will be in full swing at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.   
The track in Northeast PA will get the celebration underway at 2:00 p.m., with the party tent, patio bars, and new Trackside Concession Stands opening with ice cold beverages.  The featured drink will be the Black-Eyed Susan, the official ... 

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Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Celebrates successful Derby day

2013-05-12

Sunny skies, warm temperatures, and a scorching Kentucky Derby 139 race added to hot handle numbers for  Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for 2013. 
The track in Northeast PA, who threw a big Derby party complete with a double header of harness racing, saw an increase in their handle numbers over last year, as well as a significant increase with their ADW site, ibetMohegan.com.  All ... 

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