Mactoberfest - October 15, 2025

Schedule

Wed Oct 15 2025 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Downtown South Bend | South Bend, IN

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MACTOBERFEST
OCTOBER 15 | 5 - 9 pm
Head to Downtown South Bend for a celebration of Mac & Cheese paired with the perfect locally brewed beer!*
Mactoberfest is a celebration of ooey, gooey mac & cheese! Visit restaurants throughout downtown South Bend and enjoy amazing artisan mac & cheese samples prepared by local chefs. Each sample will be perfectly paired with a beer (or wine).
Head downtown with friends or family for food and fun, but first get your passes. $48 Full Pairing $28 Food Only
And don’t forget to vote! Participating restaurants are eager to earn 1st place for:
- Best Mac and Cheese
- Best Pairing
- Most Creative Mac and Cheese
So please remember to vote before our polls close at 9 PM October 15. One random voter will win a $100 gift card!
BRING YOUR APPETITE AND ENJOY!
Tickets are limited so don’t miss this event! *Wine pairing in place of beer available upon request. Downtown dining association and participating restaurants cannot guarantee all dietary needs will be met.
Buy your tickets at: eatdrinkdtsb.com/mactoberfest-2025/#tickets
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Where is it happening?

Downtown South Bend, 217 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46601-0006, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Eat. Drink. Downtown South Bend

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