Nov 26, 2024 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Holiday, Special Events
Now through January 1st The Hive Taphouse ramps up Holiday Entertainment, Events and Festive F&B specials
WILKES-BARRE, PA (November 26, 2024) – Mohegan Pennsylvania is thrilled to announce the return of the ultimate holiday experience in NEPA, Jingle at The Hive Taphouse. Now through Wednesday, January 1st, guests can head over to The Hive Taphouse to experience a decked out holiday pop-up takeover that promises to bring the festive spirit to Northeast Pennsylvania. The holiday celebration kicks off with the much-awaited return of Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns on Thanksgiving Eve! From festive food & drink specials to holiday inspired special events, Jingle at The Hive Taphouse has something for everyone. Jingle at the Hive Taphouse is open from 9:00am – 10:00pm on Sundays, Noon – 10:00pm on Mondays – Thursdays, and Noon – 1:00am on Fridays & Saturdays.
Special Events
Experience special holiday events throughout the month of December!
On Saturday, December 7th at 7:00pm, Jingle at The Hive Taphouse will feature SantaCon! SantaCon events continue to grow in popularity and allow guests to dress up as Santa and other famous holiday characters – and at Mohegan Pennsylvania those festive costumes will directly compete with one another from 8:00pm – 10:00pm! At 11:00pm, winners of the contest will be announced and a $250 Mohegan Pennsylvania gift card will be awarded to the winners of best Santa, Elf and Ugly Sweater costume! Additionally, Leighann & Co. will be providing the live holiday entertainment from 8:30pm – 12:30am! SantaCon is for guests 21 years of age or older and is completely free to attend.
Guests will have an opportunity to compete against one another during Jingle at The Hive Taphouse’s Holiday Hat and Hair Contest! On Saturday, December 14th from 8:00pm – 10:00pm, guests are invited to show up in their best holiday hat or festive hair style and compete for bragging rights and special prizes! The first, second and third place winners in each category will receive a $75 Mohegan Pennsylvania Gift Card, Champagne Brunch at The Hive Taphouse for two, and Top Golf for two, respectively. Winners will be announced at 10:30pm.
On Sunday, December 15th, The Hive Taphouse will provide fun for the whole family as Brunch with Santa is set to take place from 9:00am – Noon. Throughout the brunch, guests will be able to meet and take photos with Santa! The Hive Taphouse’s revamped Champagne Brunch Buffet features fresh made-to-order eggs and omelets, a sweet assortment of pastries and muffins, soups and salads, a rotating selection of your favorite chicken, beef and seafood dishes, and a mimosa or glass of champagne with $5 refills for adult guests. Kids under 3 are free! Guests under the age of 21 must enter through the Racing entrance adjacent to parking lot A and always be accompanied by an adult.
On Saturday, December 21st, guests will have another opportunity to compete against one another during Jingle at The Hive Taphouse’s Holiday Beard and Mustache Contest! From 8:00pm – 10:00pm, guests are invited to show up with their best holiday beard or mustache and compete for bragging rights and special prizes! The first, second and third place winners in each category will receive a $75 Mohegan Pennsylvania Gift Card, Champagne Brunch at The Hive Taphouse for two, and Top Golf for two, respectively. Winners will be announced at 10:30pm.
Additionally, trivia and karaoke continue on Fridays with special holiday themes! On Fridays, December 6th, 13th, and 20th beginning at 7:30pm at Jingle at the Hive Taphouse, guests can take part in Holiday Trivia Nights with DJ Tommy where the top three teams will win a Mohegan Pennsylvania gift card! Following trivia, guests are invited to stay for Christmas karaoke where they can sing along to their favorite Christmas songs and other holiday season favorites all night long.
Entertainment
Jingle at The Hive Taphouse is also home to a live music stage which will feature popular local bands performing holiday classics along with their own crowd pleasers. The lineup of top-notch holiday entertainment includes:
Wednesday, November 27th | Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns
Saturday, November 30th | The Jason Dumm Band
Saturday, December 7th | Leighann & Company
Saturday, December 14th | Rumor Has It
Saturday, December 21st | Until Sunrise
Friday, December 27th | Bad Liars
Saturday, December 28th | Chasing Ashlee
Signature Cocktails featured during Jingle at The Hive Taphouse
Guests can enjoy signature holiday cocktails during the whole month of December!
Jingle All The Way | Bulliet bourbon, orange liqueur, sour mix, topped with merlot
The Grinch | Captain Morgan, orange liqueur, Kool-Aid, sprite
Christmas Vacation | Vanilla vodka, peach schnapps, pineapple juice, sour mix
Dining Specials
Jingle at the Hive Taphouse is offering multiple holiday dining specials in addition to a full dining menu, featuring a wide variety of dishes like appetizers, flatbreads, salads, wings, burgers, sandwiches, tacos and entrees.
Santa’s Helper | Open face roasted turkey sandwich with a smoked bacon and fresh apple cider gravy
Sleigh Bells Ringing | Maple chicken and carved ham Monte Cristo with Swiss cheese and cranberry mayo
Comin Down the Chimney (OL’ Smokey Burger) | ½ pound burger with smoked Gouda cheese, candied bacon and smoked paprika aioli
ABOUT MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA
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 nearly 75,000 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 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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Mar 14, 2024 | Breaking News, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Party on the Patio
NEPA’s favorite outdoor concert series runs from May 2nd – September 26th
WILKES-BARRE, PA (March 14, 2023) – Fifteen years and still rockin’! Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their iconic outdoor concert series, Party on the Patio. This year’s series is like no other, with 23 bands taking the stage over the course of 22 weeks. The first week kicks off on Thursday, May 2nd, with Stayin’ Alive bringing the best of the BeeGees. Philadelphia Freedom (a tribute to Elton John) also takes the stage during week one for a special Derby Day edition of Party on the Patio on Saturday, May 4th. Local fan favorites Bon Poison (a tribute to Bon Jovi and Poison) and Idol Kings (a tribute to Reo Speedwagon and Journey) return to the lineup while new acts like KISS Army (a tribute to KISS), Nightrain (a tribute to Guns N’ Roses), The Faithfull (a tribute to Pearl Jam) and more make their Party on the Patio debut. Doors open at 6:30pm and the bands start rockin’ at 7:30pm. There is no cover to attend Party on the Patio.
Featured bands* for Party on the Patio are as follows:
5/2/24: Stayin’ Alive, a tribute to the Bee Gees
5/4/24: Philadelphia Freedom, a tribute to Elton John
5/9/24: KISS Army, a tribute to KISS
5/16/24: Red Neck Castaway Band, a tribute to Kenny Chesney
5/23/24: Best of the Eagles, a tribute to the Eagles
5/30/24: Nightrain, a tribute to Guns N’ Roses
6/6/24: The Amish Outlaws, Pennsylvania’s Hottest Cover Band
6/13/24: Bon Poison, a tribute to Bon Jovi and Poison
6/20/24: Lovesong, a tribute to The Cure
6/27/24: Completely Unchained, a tribute to Van Halen
7/4/24: Dave Bray, celebrating Patriotic Rock
7/11/24: Classic Skynyrd Live by Southern Steel, a tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
7/18/24: Idol Kings, a tribute to REO Speedwagon and Journey
7/25/24: The Faithfull, a tribute to Pearl Jam
8/1/24: Pop ROCKS, the Ultimate Party Band
8/8/24: The Stranger, a tribute to Billy Joel
8/15/24: Parrot Beach, a tribute to Jimmy Buffett
8/22/24: Fresh Horses, a tribute to Garth Brooks
8/29/24: TUSK, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac
9/5/24: Hardwired, a tribute to Metallica
9/12/24: Back in Black, a tribute to AC/DC
9/19/24: Full Moon Fever, a tribute to Tom Petty
9/26/24: Black Dog, a tribute to Led Zeppelin
*Lineup subject to change
All guests must be 21+ to attend Party on the Patio. Additionally, most areas of Mohegan Pennsylvania are restricted to guests 21 years of age and older, including the hotel, gaming areas, and several restaurants. Valid, unexpired photo identification is required (driver’s license, passport, military ID). Expired identification will not be accepted. Wristbands issued for Party on the Patio are not valid for the gaming floor. All persons, bags and personal items are subject to inspection. No portable chairs are permitted.
For more information about Party on the Patio, visit moheganpa.com/potp.
ABOUT MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA
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 67,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, more than 1,700 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, and follow us on X or Instagram.
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Apr 6, 2023 | General News
New tribute bands join local favorites for an extended version of NEPA’s favorite summer concert series starting Thursday, June 1st
WILKES-BARRE, PA (April 6, 2023) – Calling all tribute band fans! Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Party on the Patio is back and better than ever. The popular, free summer concert series kicks off Thursday, June 1st, and every Thursday through September 14th guests can gather at the Outdoor Concert Venue for a party like no other, hosted by DJ Tommy from The River 105.
This year’s lineup has been extended to 16 weeks of live tribute bands, and Completely Unchained (a tribute to Van Halen), Fooz Fighters (a tribute to the Foo Fighters), Idol Kings (a tribute to Journey/REO Speedwagon), and Country Legends (a tribute to Keith Urban and Garth Brooks) make their summer debut. Local fan favorites Philadelphia Freedom (a tribute to Elton John), Bon Poison (a tribute to Bon Jovi and Poison) and Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentleman (a tribute to Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan) are just a few bands set to rock the stage. Doors open at 6:30pm and shows starts at 7:30pm. There is no cover for Party on the Patio. After the show, keep the party going with DJ Tommy at Breakers!
After dancing up an appetite, guests can stop by the Mohegan Pennsylvania food tent for freshly grilled burgers and hot dogs or visit a delectable local food truck each week. Coors Light, Blue Moon, Patio Punch and a variety of seltzer, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase.
Featured bands for Party on the Patio, hosted by The River 105 are as follows:
6/1/23: Stayin Alive, a tribute to the Bee Gees
6/8/23: Completely Unchained, a tribute to Van Halen
6/15/23: Back in Black, a tribute to AC/DC
6/22/23: Fooz Fighters, a tribute to the Foo Fighters
6/29/23: Philadelphia Freedom, a tribute to Elton John
7/6/23: Best of the Eagles, a tribute to the Eagles
7/13/23: Black Dog, a tribute to Led Zeppelin
7/20/23: Idol Kings, a tribute to Journey and REO Speedwagon
7/27/23: Red NOT Chili Peppers, a tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers
8/3/23: Who’s Bad, a tribute to Michael Jackson
8/10/23: Rubix Kube, a tribute to the 80s
8/17/23: Country Legends, a tribute to Keith Urban and Garth Brooks
8/24/23: Full Moon Fever, a tribute to Tom Petty
8/31/23: Tusk, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac
9/7/23: Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentleman Present An Evening Of Jimi Hendrix & Stevie Ray Vaughan
9/14/23: Bon Poison, a tribute to Bon Jovi & Poison
*Lineup subject to change
For more details on the tribute bands and a full list of food truck participants, visit moheganpa.com/potp.
All guests must be 21+ to attend Party on the Patio. Additionally, most areas of Mohegan Pennsylvania are restricted to guests 21 years of age and older, including the hotel, gaming areas, and several restaurants. Valid, unexpired photo identification is required (driver’s license, passport, military ID). Expired identification will not be accepted. Wristbands issued for Party on the Patio are not valid for the gaming floor. All persons, bags and personal items are subject to inspection. No portable chairs are permitted.
ABOUT MOHEGAN PENNSYLVANIA
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 237-room hotel with on-site spa and adjacent 20,000 square-foot Convention Center. It is currently home to 67,000 square feet of gaming space including nearly 60 live table games, more than 1,700 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 Twitter or Instagram, download our app and view us on YouTube.
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Apr 30, 2012 | General News, Special Events, Sports
WHAT: Fans can get up-close-and-personal with Ron Turcotte, jockey for Triple Crown winner Secretariat, when Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs hosts a special Signings & Sightings event on Friday, June 8th. Guests who purchase the special commemorative Secretariat Belmont Stakes poster can also have it autographed with all proceeds donated to the Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund.
WHEN: 
Friday, June 8th at 6:30pm
On the Racetrack at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
Free Admission
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Signature Events provide an exciting lineup offering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to meet some of your favorite celebrities and more! All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit mohegansunpocono.com.
ABOUT RON TURCOTTE: Ron Turcotte was born in Drummond, New Brunswick, Canada on July 22, 1941. One of twelve children, Turcotte was always known to be a strong jockey because of his early years as a lumberjack. In 1960, unemployment sent him to Toronto. There he obtained a job as a hot-walker at E. P. Taylor’s Windfields farm. He recorded his first win in 1962 and was Canada’s top jockey in 1962 and 1963. He went on to race in the U.S. but his career ended tragically on July 13, 1978 when he became paralyzed from the waist down in a racing accident at Belmont Park.
Now confined to a wheelchair, he returned to New Brunswick to continue raising his four daughters and now lives a quiet life with his wife Gaetane.
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 is currently home to 55,000 square feet of gaming space including over 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 mohegansunpocono.com.
Apr 27, 2012 | General News, Special Events
Tryouts for Wheel of Fortune will be held at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on May 19th & May 20th
WHAT: The longest running syndicated game show in the United States, with over 5,000 episodes aired, is making its way to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for a special Wheel of Fortune event. 
The “Wheelmobile” comes in the form of a Winnebago and makes its stop at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th from 10:00am to 2:00pm on both days.
WHEN: Saturday, May 19th & Sunday, May 20th from 10:00am – 2:00pm
WHERE: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs at the apron of the racetrack
IN DETAIL: The “Wheelmobile” is a fully shrink-wrapped Winnebago with Wheel of Fortune iconography that travels nationwide in search of contestants for the show. The Wheelmobile is equipped with a stage, puzzle board, prizes and a professional host and hostess. During the event, there will be 3 one hour shows during which contestants will play a number of mini-games. Contestants will have a chance to win prizes and qualify for the final Wheel of Fortune auditions. Those who attend the event but are not selected to participate in the mini-games on stage, will have an opportunity to qualify for the final auditions by dropping off their applications at the event.
*Contestants must be 18 years of age or older. A contestant audition does not guarantee a spot on the show. The applicant understands that Wheel of Fortune is under no obligation to use him/her as a contestant. Selection of contestants is at the producers’ sole discretion.
Please visit www.wheeloffortune.com/contestants/wheelmobile for more information and to watch exclusive clips. For complete Wilkes-Barre Wheelmobile event details and eligibility requirements, please visit http://pahomepage.com/wheelmobile.
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 is currently home to 55,000 square feet of gaming space including over 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 mohegansunpocono.com.
