Sun Wine and Food Fest

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Food & DrinkUncasville
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkUnlike most food and wine festivals, which
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Sun Wine and Food Fest in Uncasville

Sun Wine and Food Fest is a four-day indoor wine, spirits, and culinary festival held each January at Mohegan Sun, the casino resort in Uncasville, Connecticut. The twenty-one-and-over event features grand tasting sessions pouring wines and spirits from vineyards and distilleries nationwide, paired with dishes and live cooking demonstrations from visiting celebrity and regional chefs across the resort's convention and expo spaces.

Wine and food festivals are, almost by rule, warm-weather events: vineyard tours, outdoor tasting tents, summer harvest tie-ins.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Unlike most food and wine festivals, which depend entirely on outdoor weather, Sun Wine and Food Fest runs in the dead of a Connecticut winter, using Mohegan Sun's convention center, expo halls, and hotel towers to host a multi-day indoor event immune to snow or freezing temperatures

02

The mystery stays covered

Its casino-resort setting also lets it bundle hotel packages directly into the festival experience, so out-of-town visitors can book a Sky Tower or Earth Tower room alongside their tasting tickets

03

The city starts moving

The lineup mixes recognizable television chef personalities with sommelier-led wine and spirits sessions, giving it a broader entertainment draw than a strictly local food festival while still centering on hands-on tasting rather than passive dining

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's format reflects Mohegan Sun's identity as a large-scale entertainment resort operated by the Mohegan Tribe: rather than a food festival with a wine sideline

Water and renewal

Living ritual

it is built around grand tasting rooms and celebrity chef demonstrations designed to fill hotel rooms and convention space during the traditionally slow post-holiday winter travel period

The sacred route

Living ritual

Its recurring January date has become a fixture for regional wine and spirits enthusiasts

The local code

Living ritual

with sommelier-guided tastings and returning chef personalities giving the event a sense of continuity from one winter to the next

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

For Sun Wine and Food Fest, plan transport around the exact Uncasville venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

The festival is entirely indoors within Mohegan Sun's climate-controlled towers and expo space, so dress for a casino event rather than for January weather: smart casual clothing works for...

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

For Sun Wine and Food Fest, stay near the part of Uncasville you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.43 N, 72.11 WOpen in Google Maps

Uncasville, CT

Nearest airportPVD — Rhode Island T. F. Green
TransportFor Sun Wine and Food Fest, plan transport around the exact Uncasville venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Sun Wine and Food Fest, stay near the part of Uncasville you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Uncasville via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Uncasville, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearThe festival is entirely indoors within Mohegan Sun's climate-controlled towers and expo space, so dress for a casino event rather than for January weather: smart casual clothing works for tasting sessions, though comfortable shoes matter since the event spans large expo and convention areas. A coat is still needed for the walk from parking to the entrance, since late January in eastern Connecticut regularly brings freezing temperatures and occasional snow.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Sun Wine and Food Fest?

Sun Wine and Food Fest is listed for Past edition: 22–25 January 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Sun Wine and Food Fest take place?

The festival is listed in Uncasville, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Uncasville, CT

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLmohegansun.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually January
Source statusOfficial source linked
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