Mohegan Sun Expands 2026 Sun Wine & Food Fest Lineup with David “Big Papi” Ortiz, Late-Night Events & New Brunch Experience

Mohegan Sun is turning up the excitement for the 22nd Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest with three new events added to the 2026 lineup—headlined by baseball icon and Ozama Rum founder David “Big Papi” Ortiz!

For the first time, Ortiz will host his own SWFF experience, Toast with the Host, taking place Friday, January 23rd inside novelle. The evening invites guests to sip Ozama Rum, meet the legend himself, and kick off the festival weekend in true VIP fashion.

The celebrations continue Saturday night with the Celebrity Chef After Party at Avalon Nightclub. From 10:30pm-2:00am, DJ James Kennedy will keep the energy high as guests enjoy Patrón cocktails and a packed dance floor following a full day of signature SWFF programming.

To close out the weekend, Sunday’s Brunch In The Shed serves up a made-from-scratch menu from 10:00am-2:00pm, featuring favorites like Chicken & Waffles with spicy habanero honey, the “Shegg” Sandwich, and flaky biscuits with house-made berry jam. Tickets include one appetizer, one entrée, and two beverages from The Shed’s special festival menu.

Exclusive Sun Wine & Food Festival events like the Celebrity Chef Dine Around, Suntory Global Spirits Presents: Asian Market, and Sun Patio Ice Bar Experience and many more are already on-sale via Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability.

For the full list of Sun Wine & Food Fest events, visit the Mohegan Sun website.

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