Maryland Mac and Cheese Festival 2024

The Maryland Mac & Cheese Festival is a must-visit event for anyone who loves cheese! This family-friendly celebration is all about mac and cheese, offering a fun-filled atmosphere with plenty of entertainment. Whether you prefer it peppery, with ketchup, crispy with breadcrumbs, or creamy like butter, this is the perfect place to try all the variations you've ever dreamed of. It's an ideal opportunity to indulge in your favorite comfort food and discover new twists on this classic dish.

Festival Highlights

Maryland's largest-ever mac and cheese festival showcases over 15 of the area's best restaurants and food sellers who dish out plenty of Mac & Cheese served in 2 to 3-oz sizes for 1.50 each. Also, the event welcomes you to participate in the Mac & Cheese Eating Contest, where you have to eat more mac and cheese in 2 minutes than your competitor.

Other Treats

Several bars, beverage stations, and beer gardens will be available, offering a selection of ice-cold brews, fine spirits, water, soda, and other refreshments, all available for purchase with cash or credit. In addition, vendors will be selling delicious treats such as funnel cakes, cotton candy, ice cream, water ice, hot chocolate, desserts, and more!

Tickets

Regular tickets are priced at $19.99, while the VIP Package is available for $54.99. The VIP Package includes two hours of early entrance to the festival starting at 12 pm, two hours of unlimited mac and cheese from 12 pm to 2 pm, four drink tickets, access to an exclusive VIP area with restrooms, seating, bars, and more. Children aged ten and under can attend for free and do not require a ticket, but a paying adult must accompany them.

Location

Maryland’s cheesiest food festival returned to Power Plant Live!, Baltimore. This vibrant district, filled with bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues, is a favorite spot for both locals and visitors. Located just blocks from the iconic Inner Harbor, it’s the perfect place to experience endless energy and fun.