7th Annual Mac and Cheese Festival

Thought macaroni and cheese was just for kids? Think again! Join us at the 7th Annual Mac & Cheese Festival presented by Cox & Publix Charities on Sunday, March 16th, 2025 at the Destin Commons! This family-friendly event will feature gourmet, chef-inspired twists on the South’s favorite comfort food. Local restaurants will compete for the best mac in town. Be there to sample everything for yourself and cast your vote!

All proceeds from this event will go to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, which works in our community to promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence through its programs focused on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.

Sponsorships for this event are available. To learn how your business can be involved, please contact [email protected].

Tickets:

$60 for VIC (Very Important Cheese tickets)

$40 for adults

$20 for kids (5-16 years old)

V.I.C. (Very Important Cheese) tickets include (1) beverage ticket and a t-shirt.

*Day of tickets are subject to inventory and the price will increase the day of the event. Buy your tickets TODAY!

*All sales are final, no refunds, event is rain or shine.

2025 Competitors:

Sponsors:

Ultimate Foodie Festival Sponsor:

• Cox Media

Fun Foodie Festival Sponsor:

Fork Sponsor:

Photobooth Sponsor:

Beer Garden Sponsor:

Gold Sponsor:

Silver Sponsor:

Host or Publisher Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast