Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 02/23/2026
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- NJ's biggest and best Mac & Cheese Fest is back — and it's going to be grate! Mac and cheese lovers, rejoice: the cheesiest day of the year returns on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 11:00am to 6:30pm at the Morristown Armory.
If you’ve been craving ooey-gooey goodness, your dreams have finally come true. There’s no cheddar way to spend the day than sampling creative twists on everyone’s favorite comfort food. From classic crowd-pleasers to gourmet, chef-inspired creations, this family-friendly festival is sure to melt hearts and satisfy appetites.
Vote for the Coveted Mac Daddy Award - Local chefs and restaurants will be serving up their most mouthwatering mac & cheese creations while competing for the fan-favorite Mac Daddy Award. This year’s festival welcomes several exciting new food vendors, bringing even more flavor and variety to the lineup.
Guests can look forward to soulful comfort from Mo Betta Gourmet Catering, featuring her famous, crowd-favorite “Crack Mac” — a dish that has everyone coming back for just one more bite.
Also new to the event, The Brownie Bar is bringing bold, creative twists to the table with their unique Mac & Cheese Brownie and indulgent Mac & Cheese Bread Pudding — proving that at this fest, the comfort food creativity is truly off the charts.
Guests are encouraged to taste their way through the lineup and cast their vote for the ultimate big cheese.
Participating vendors include: Angry Archie’s, Beastro Cuisine, The Brownie Bar, Corson Steaks, Cubita Truck, Good Mood, House of Cupcakes, Kimchi Smoke, Mo Betta Gourmet Catering, Pirate Pete, The Quarry Grill, Rhythm & Ribz, Smokin Rev & Lady Q, Tacoholics, and Uncle Sal’s Egg Rolls.
Advanced tickets: $7 per person; Day-of tickets: $10 at the door. Tickets are available for purchase online. Morristown Armory is located at 430 Western Avenue in Morristown, New Jersey. Free parking is available.
Fun for the Whole Family!
This comfort-food celebration offers more than just delicious bites. Guests can enjoy a full day of vendors and kid-friendly activities, including: Bungee trampoline, Face painting, Sand art, Inflatables, Bounce house, Slide, Miniature golf, Petting zoo.
For guests 21+, beer, sangria, and margaritas will be available for purchase with valid ID.
Food vendors will offer small plates, making it easy to come hungry, bring friends, and sample your way through all the cheesy goodness.
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