10th Annual Mac 'n' Cheese Throwdown

Schedule

Sat Mar 07 2026 at 12:00 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Tenk West Bank | Cleveland, OH

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Cleveland’s cheesiest festival returns March 7, 2026—sample 20+ macs, vote for your favorite, and support W.A.G.S. 4 Kids.
About this Event

Cleveland’s cheesiest competition is back for its milestone 10th year! Join W.A.G.S. 4 Kids for the 10th Annual Mac 'n' Cheese Throwdown—a family-friendly, all-access food festival where more than 20 of Northeast Ohio’s best restaurants and food trucks serve up their most creative twists on the classic comfort food.

Sample them all, vote for your favorites in the People’s Choice Awards, and cheer on the judges as they crown this year’s Best Mac Champion.

This year's event features:

  • 20+ local mac and cheese chefs
  • Text-to-vote fan voting
  • Live music on the Front St Social Stage
  • A full bar sponsored by Coca-Cola, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Jim Beam & Rhinegeist
  • A curated local marketplace featuring food makers and artisans
  • ADA-accessible and family-friendly venue

All proceeds benefit W.A.G.S. 4 Kids, a nonprofit providing mobility, autism, and mental health service dogs to children across Northeast and Central Ohio. Remaining food will be donated to The Ed Keating Center to support individuals in recovery.


Ticket Information

Ticket Tiers:

  • General Admission – Includes entry, unlimited mac samples, and voting access
  • Kids 5 & Under – Free
  • VIP – Includes early entry, open bar, exclusive lounge area

Quantities are limited. This event sells out each year—purchase early to secure your spot.


Additional Info

Free street and lot parking availableRain or shine eventNo pets (except service animals)


Contact

For sponsorship or vendor inquiries: [email protected]

Follow us: @wags.4.kids



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Where is it happening?

Tenk West Bank, 2111 Center St, Cleveland, United States

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Tickets

USD 20.00 to USD 33.85

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