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Sun BBQFest is back at Mohegan Sun this June4 April 2016(PRESS RELEASE) -- Brace yourself for a grillin' and chillin' good time at Sun BBQFest at Mohegan Sun. On June 11 and 12, sink your teeth into the best barbecue around with festivities featuring celebrity BBQ Chef — Myron Mixon, live music, beer trailers, barbecue showdowns, local vendors, food trucks and so much more! Tickets are $5 per day and went on sale Friday, April 1 through the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Kids 6 and under get in free. The weekend of the event, tickets for entry are available at the gate along with food and drink tickets. Eat, Drink, Compete Get in on all the BBQ action and decide who reigns supreme during the People's Choice Contest all weekend long. Purchase $2 samples from 20 participating Kansas City BBQ Society teams and cast your vote for the ultimate best at Sun BBQFest. Competition remains fierce on Saturday with a Rib Contest from noon to 2:30 p.m. followed by a Wing Challenge from 6-8:30 p.m. For $5, each contest offers a sampling of five wings or five ribs for you to judge! A portion of the proceeds benefits the Sun BBQFest official charity, Operation BBQ Relief. Keep the lip smackin' snackin' going with the impressive lineup of local restaurants and vendors! Taste your way through the endless supply of scrumptious meats and satisfying options from local food vendors! Wash it all down with a selection of beers including Bud, Bud Light, Yuengling and Sam Adams. Select cocktails will also be offered for $7, perfectly refreshing on a hot summer day! Mix with the Master Myron Mixon, celebrity chef, three-time Barbecue World Champion, and judge on the reality television show "BBQ Pitmasters" will be at the BBQ Fest on Saturday and Sunday, performing cooking demonstrations, signging books/merchandise, hosting a VIP gathering and judging a sweet dessert competition. Nicknamed "the winningest man in barbecue," Myron will be passing out the trophies on Sunday while mixing-it-up with competitors and showcasing his award-winning smokers— proudly manufactured in neighboring Waterford, Connecticut. Exceptional Entertainment The Winter Parking Lot heats up with music, Weber Grill Academy demos and classes, a fireworks show and more to celebrate summertime and all things BBQ. Dance all weekend long with live music on the main stage. Green Tea Band, Country Mile, Jay Dempsey Band, Coyote River Band and Southern City Band will be providing the beats for this epic parking lot party. Saturday night goes out with a bang! Don't miss a spectacular fireworks display. The fireworks kick off at 9:15 p.m. and are guaranteed to be fun for the whole family. |