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SUMMARY:400 Artisans\, Holiday Shopping\, and Festive Treats Fill Mohegan Sun's Christmas Festival
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: New England Christmas Festival Celebrates 40 Years at Mohegan Sun\nWhen: Friday\, November 6\, Saturday\, November 7\, and Sunday\, November 8\, 2026\nHours: Friday\, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday\, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday\, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.\nLocation: Earth Expo & Convention Center\, Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard\, Uncasville\, CT\nAdmission: $18–$23. Purchase tickets by clicking the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page\nChildren: Ages 14 and younger admitted free\nFeaturing: More than 400 artisan vendors\, handcrafted gifts\, specialty foods\, and holiday merchandise\nEvent Contact: Jackie Ralston\, info@artisanpromotionsinc.com\nMore Info: (888) 226-7711 \nEvent Description\nThe New England Christmas Festival Celebrates 40 Years at Mohegan Sun with a holiday shopping event featuring more than 400 artisan vendors\, specialty foods\, and thousands of gift ideas. Taking place November 6–8 at the Earth Expo & Convention Center in Uncasville\, the festival brings together makers and specialty food producers from across the country for a weekend devoted to finding something a little different for everyone on your holiday shopping list. \nVisitors can browse handcrafted merchandise\, discover gifts made by independent artisans\, and explore specialty foods while enjoying the festive atmosphere. With hundreds of vendors gathered in one location\, the event offers an alternative to the usual shopping mall experience\, where finding a gift can be as enjoyable as giving it. \nHundreds of Artisans Under One Roof\nThe festival’s biggest attraction is the sheer variety of vendors. \nMore than 400 artisans and specialty food producers will fill the convention center with merchandise designed for holiday gift-giving and personal shopping. \nInstead of moving from store to store\, visitors can spend hours exploring booths\, speaking directly with makers\, and discovering products they might not encounter in traditional retail shops. \nThe event brings together vendors from across the country\, creating an opportunity to shop beyond the familiar selections found in local stores. \nFor anyone who enjoys browsing craft fairs\, discovering independent businesses\, or finding unusual gifts\, the festival offers plenty of opportunities to explore. \nHoliday Shopping With a Personal Touch\nOne of the pleasures of an artisan festival is meeting the people behind the products. \nA handmade gift often comes with a story about how it was designed\, created\, or inspired. \nVisitors can talk with vendors\, learn about their work\, and choose gifts with a more personal connection. \nThe festival also provides an opportunity to support small businesses and independent producers during the busy holiday shopping season. \nWhether you’re shopping for family\, friends\, coworkers\, or yourself\, the event encourages taking your time and seeing what catches your eye. \nSpecialty Foods Add to the Experience\nShopping isn’t the only attraction. \nSpecialty food producers are part of the festival\, giving visitors an opportunity to discover food products from vendors throughout the country. \nFood-related gifts can be particularly appealing during the holidays\, whether they’re intended for a host\, a family gathering\, or someone who enjoys trying something new. \nThe combination of artisan merchandise and specialty foods makes the festival an opportunity to shop for several different kinds of gifts in one place. \nCelebrating 40 Years of Holiday Tradition\nThe New England Christmas Festival began 40 years ago at the Worcester Centrum with 125 exhibitors. \nSince then\, it has grown into a much larger shopping event\, attracting hundreds of vendors and becoming a holiday tradition for generations of New England shoppers. \nThe 2026 festival marks its 40th anniversary\, celebrating four decades of bringing artisans\, specialty food producers\, and shoppers together. \nFor returning visitors\, it’s an opportunity to continue a familiar holiday tradition. For newcomers\, it’s a chance to discover why the festival has remained popular for so many years. \nPlan Your Visit to Mohegan Sun\nThe New England Christmas Festival takes place at Mohegan Sun’s Earth Expo & Convention Center\, located at 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard in Uncasville. \nShopping hours are Friday\, November 6\, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.\, Saturday\, November 7\, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Sunday\, November 8\, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nTickets range from $18 to $23\, while children ages 14 and younger receive free admission. \nWith more than 400 vendors to explore\, visitors may want to allow several hours for browsing. \nThe festival offers an opportunity to get an early start on holiday shopping\, discover independent artisans\, and enjoy a tradition that has been bringing New England shoppers together for four decades. \n\n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/400-artisans-holiday-shopping-and-festive-treats-fill-mohegan-suns-christmas-festival/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Earth Expo and Convention Center\, Winter Parking Garage\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, CT\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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SUMMARY:400 Artisans\, Holiday Shopping\, and Festive Treats Fill Mohegan Sun's Christmas Festival
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: New England Christmas Festival Celebrates 40 Years at Mohegan Sun\nWhen: Friday\, November 6\, Saturday\, November 7\, and Sunday\, November 8\, 2026\nHours: Friday\, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday\, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday\, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.\nLocation: Earth Expo & Convention Center\, Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard\, Uncasville\, CT\nAdmission: $18–$23. Purchase tickets by clicking the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page\nChildren: Ages 14 and younger admitted free\nFeaturing: More than 400 artisan vendors\, handcrafted gifts\, specialty foods\, and holiday merchandise\nEvent Contact: Jackie Ralston\, info@artisanpromotionsinc.com\nMore Info: (888) 226-7711 \nEvent Description\nThe New England Christmas Festival Celebrates 40 Years at Mohegan Sun with a holiday shopping event featuring more than 400 artisan vendors\, specialty foods\, and thousands of gift ideas. Taking place November 6–8 at the Earth Expo & Convention Center in Uncasville\, the festival brings together makers and specialty food producers from across the country for a weekend devoted to finding something a little different for everyone on your holiday shopping list. \nVisitors can browse handcrafted merchandise\, discover gifts made by independent artisans\, and explore specialty foods while enjoying the festive atmosphere. With hundreds of vendors gathered in one location\, the event offers an alternative to the usual shopping mall experience\, where finding a gift can be as enjoyable as giving it. \nHundreds of Artisans Under One Roof\nThe festival’s biggest attraction is the sheer variety of vendors. \nMore than 400 artisans and specialty food producers will fill the convention center with merchandise designed for holiday gift-giving and personal shopping. \nInstead of moving from store to store\, visitors can spend hours exploring booths\, speaking directly with makers\, and discovering products they might not encounter in traditional retail shops. \nThe event brings together vendors from across the country\, creating an opportunity to shop beyond the familiar selections found in local stores. \nFor anyone who enjoys browsing craft fairs\, discovering independent businesses\, or finding unusual gifts\, the festival offers plenty of opportunities to explore. \nHoliday Shopping With a Personal Touch\nOne of the pleasures of an artisan festival is meeting the people behind the products. \nA handmade gift often comes with a story about how it was designed\, created\, or inspired. \nVisitors can talk with vendors\, learn about their work\, and choose gifts with a more personal connection. \nThe festival also provides an opportunity to support small businesses and independent producers during the busy holiday shopping season. \nWhether you’re shopping for family\, friends\, coworkers\, or yourself\, the event encourages taking your time and seeing what catches your eye. \nSpecialty Foods Add to the Experience\nShopping isn’t the only attraction. \nSpecialty food producers are part of the festival\, giving visitors an opportunity to discover food products from vendors throughout the country. \nFood-related gifts can be particularly appealing during the holidays\, whether they’re intended for a host\, a family gathering\, or someone who enjoys trying something new. \nThe combination of artisan merchandise and specialty foods makes the festival an opportunity to shop for several different kinds of gifts in one place. \nCelebrating 40 Years of Holiday Tradition\nThe New England Christmas Festival began 40 years ago at the Worcester Centrum with 125 exhibitors. \nSince then\, it has grown into a much larger shopping event\, attracting hundreds of vendors and becoming a holiday tradition for generations of New England shoppers. \nThe 2026 festival marks its 40th anniversary\, celebrating four decades of bringing artisans\, specialty food producers\, and shoppers together. \nFor returning visitors\, it’s an opportunity to continue a familiar holiday tradition. For newcomers\, it’s a chance to discover why the festival has remained popular for so many years. \nPlan Your Visit to Mohegan Sun\nThe New England Christmas Festival takes place at Mohegan Sun’s Earth Expo & Convention Center\, located at 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard in Uncasville. \nShopping hours are Friday\, November 6\, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.\, Saturday\, November 7\, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Sunday\, November 8\, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nTickets range from $18 to $23\, while children ages 14 and younger receive free admission. \nWith more than 400 vendors to explore\, visitors may want to allow several hours for browsing. \nThe festival offers an opportunity to get an early start on holiday shopping\, discover independent artisans\, and enjoy a tradition that has been bringing New England shoppers together for four decades. \n\n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/400-artisans-holiday-shopping-and-festive-treats-fill-mohegan-suns-christmas-festival/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Earth Expo and Convention Center\, Winter Parking Garage\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, CT\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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SUMMARY:400 Artisans\, Holiday Shopping\, and Festive Treats Fill Mohegan Sun's Christmas Festival
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: New England Christmas Festival Celebrates 40 Years at Mohegan Sun\nWhen: Friday\, November 6\, Saturday\, November 7\, and Sunday\, November 8\, 2026\nHours: Friday\, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday\, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday\, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.\nLocation: Earth Expo & Convention Center\, Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard\, Uncasville\, CT\nAdmission: $18–$23. Purchase tickets by clicking the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page\nChildren: Ages 14 and younger admitted free\nFeaturing: More than 400 artisan vendors\, handcrafted gifts\, specialty foods\, and holiday merchandise\nEvent Contact: Jackie Ralston\, info@artisanpromotionsinc.com\nMore Info: (888) 226-7711 \nEvent Description\nThe New England Christmas Festival Celebrates 40 Years at Mohegan Sun with a holiday shopping event featuring more than 400 artisan vendors\, specialty foods\, and thousands of gift ideas. Taking place November 6–8 at the Earth Expo & Convention Center in Uncasville\, the festival brings together makers and specialty food producers from across the country for a weekend devoted to finding something a little different for everyone on your holiday shopping list. \nVisitors can browse handcrafted merchandise\, discover gifts made by independent artisans\, and explore specialty foods while enjoying the festive atmosphere. With hundreds of vendors gathered in one location\, the event offers an alternative to the usual shopping mall experience\, where finding a gift can be as enjoyable as giving it. \nHundreds of Artisans Under One Roof\nThe festival’s biggest attraction is the sheer variety of vendors. \nMore than 400 artisans and specialty food producers will fill the convention center with merchandise designed for holiday gift-giving and personal shopping. \nInstead of moving from store to store\, visitors can spend hours exploring booths\, speaking directly with makers\, and discovering products they might not encounter in traditional retail shops. \nThe event brings together vendors from across the country\, creating an opportunity to shop beyond the familiar selections found in local stores. \nFor anyone who enjoys browsing craft fairs\, discovering independent businesses\, or finding unusual gifts\, the festival offers plenty of opportunities to explore. \nHoliday Shopping With a Personal Touch\nOne of the pleasures of an artisan festival is meeting the people behind the products. \nA handmade gift often comes with a story about how it was designed\, created\, or inspired. \nVisitors can talk with vendors\, learn about their work\, and choose gifts with a more personal connection. \nThe festival also provides an opportunity to support small businesses and independent producers during the busy holiday shopping season. \nWhether you’re shopping for family\, friends\, coworkers\, or yourself\, the event encourages taking your time and seeing what catches your eye. \nSpecialty Foods Add to the Experience\nShopping isn’t the only attraction. \nSpecialty food producers are part of the festival\, giving visitors an opportunity to discover food products from vendors throughout the country. \nFood-related gifts can be particularly appealing during the holidays\, whether they’re intended for a host\, a family gathering\, or someone who enjoys trying something new. \nThe combination of artisan merchandise and specialty foods makes the festival an opportunity to shop for several different kinds of gifts in one place. \nCelebrating 40 Years of Holiday Tradition\nThe New England Christmas Festival began 40 years ago at the Worcester Centrum with 125 exhibitors. \nSince then\, it has grown into a much larger shopping event\, attracting hundreds of vendors and becoming a holiday tradition for generations of New England shoppers. \nThe 2026 festival marks its 40th anniversary\, celebrating four decades of bringing artisans\, specialty food producers\, and shoppers together. \nFor returning visitors\, it’s an opportunity to continue a familiar holiday tradition. For newcomers\, it’s a chance to discover why the festival has remained popular for so many years. \nPlan Your Visit to Mohegan Sun\nThe New England Christmas Festival takes place at Mohegan Sun’s Earth Expo & Convention Center\, located at 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard in Uncasville. \nShopping hours are Friday\, November 6\, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.\, Saturday\, November 7\, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Sunday\, November 8\, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nTickets range from $18 to $23\, while children ages 14 and younger receive free admission. \nWith more than 400 vendors to explore\, visitors may want to allow several hours for browsing. \nThe festival offers an opportunity to get an early start on holiday shopping\, discover independent artisans\, and enjoy a tradition that has been bringing New England shoppers together for four decades. \n\n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/400-artisans-holiday-shopping-and-festive-treats-fill-mohegan-suns-christmas-festival/2026-11-08/
LOCATION:Earth Expo and Convention Center\, Winter Parking Garage\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, CT\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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