PITTSBURGH MAC AND CHEESE FESTIVAL!

Pittsburgh’s Cheesey Celebration, Vote for Your Favorites!

It’s Here – The Cheesiesst Event Pittsburgh Has Ever Seen…
Pittsburgh Mac and Cheese Festival

Top Chefs, Food Trucks and Food Vendors Serving up the World’s Most Amazing (and Cheesiest!) Dish – America’s Own Mac and Cheese! More than just a Food Festival, we’ll also have an amazing selection of Craft Beers, Wines and Ciders to sample.

You’ll get:

Over 30 Kinds of Mac and Cheese to sample from top chefs and food vendors ($300 Awarded to the Food Vendor that you choose as the “Best Mac and Cheese in Pittsburgh”!)

NEW – The Bloody Mary and Mimosa Pavilion (Additional Charge) – Get Your Cocktail On!

Great PA wines and whiskies to sample and purchase to go from local Producers

Live Bands and Entertainment

Get to Vote for Pittsburgh’s Best Mac and Cheese!

We expect this event to Sell Out fast, so get your tickets and get ready to taste the most fantastic thing ever created on this Great Earth. Cheesey, Gooey, Over-the-top Macaroni presentations… As Ben Franklin once said ”Macaroni is what makes this Nation Great!” – well, we’re not sure about the quote – but do you really want to miss this??
You Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol and must bring a valid ID – Children 12 years old and under get Free Admission.

Get Some Mac and Cheese

Over 30 Kinds of Mac and Cheese to Sample – Vote for Your Favorite!

NEW – The Bloody Mary and Mimosa Pavilion (Additional Charge) – Get Your Cocktail On!

Great PA wines and whiskies to sample and purchase to go from local Producers

Live Music and Entertainment

PRICING FOR TICKETS

3 Ticket Types to Choose From

VIP Benefits include 60 Minute Early Access, Private Area, Private Bathrooms & More

JUST ENTRY

Noon - 5 pm
  • All Food and Drink is a la carte
  • Live Entertainment

GENERAL ADMISSION

Noon - 5 pm
  • 10 Mac and Cheese Food Tickets
  • 1 Full Size Beverage (Beer, Wine, Cocktail or Soft Drink)
  • Live Entertainment

VIP

11 am - 5 pm
  • 1 Hour Early Access
  • Private VIP Area
  • Private Bathrooms
  • 10 Mac and Cheese Food Tickets
  • 2 Full Size Beverages (Beer, Wine, Cocktails or Soft Drink)
  • Live Entertainment

Pittsburgh Mac and Cheese Festival!

Pittsburgh Mac and Cheese Festival!

Pittsburgh Mac and Cheese Festival!

Location

New Location - 3 Crossings, 2865 Railroad St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222

Parking Options

There are various parking options and parking garages available nearby in the Strip District.

Transportation Options

Rideshare - Uber or Lyft "Search Destination" Enter: "3 Crossings, 2865 Railroad St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222"

Pittsburgh Mac and Cheese Festival!

Pittsburgh MAC AND CHEESE FESTIVAL!

Faq/Contact Page

Pittsburgh Mac and Cheese Festival - The Cheeesiest Event Ever!

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    FAQ

    Pittsburgh Mac and Cheese Festival is the Cheeesiest Event ever held in Pittsburgh, PA! Be sure to review the questions and answers below for the most up-to-date information on this year's event!

    Location

    3 Crossings, 2865 Railroad St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222

    Cancellations / Refunds

    THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT; THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR THIS EVENT.

    Date & Time

    Saturday, May 18th, 2024 – VIP Session 1: 11 am - 5 pm; Just Entry/General Admission Session 1: Noon - 5 pm

    Ticket Information

    All Ages are Welcome at  Festival, but only those over 21 can drink alcohol - proper ID is required to consume alcohol. Your tickets will NOT be mailed to you, you should bring a printed copy of the email confirmation that you received when you placed your order OR Your Eventbrite App on your phone can be scanned. Will call is at the event entrance on the day of the event, you’ll see signs and tent.  PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY!

    Transportation and Parking Access

    There is Limited Nearby Parking in Lots

    Food Options

    Mac and Cheese Vendors will provide 3 different Mac and Cheese Samples per vendor - ONLY Food Tickets will be allowed to get your samples, so make sure you purchase them at designated Ticket Stands - some ticket options already include 10 Mac and Cheese Food Tickets. VEGETARIAN OPTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY SELECT VENDORS. Other food items such as sweets and desserts will be offered for sale at the event - you can purchase these "non-Mac and Cheese" food items directly from those vendors. Pricing for Food Tickets is $1.75 + - Depending on how many tickets you purchase in blocks.

    NEW - Bloody Mary & Mimosa Pavilion (Additional Charge)

    Bloody Mary & Mimosa Cocktail Pavilion "Upgrade"  - Includes Sampling of a Variety of Bloody Maries, Mimosas and Other Fun Cocktails and Drinks - Must be 21 or over to consume alcohol)PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY

    Beer, Cider, Wine, Soft Drinks

    General Admission and VIP Tickets include 1 or 2 Drink Tickets, respectively which can be redeemed at Designated Drink Areas for beer, cider, wine, cocktails, soft drinks & Spirits. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY

    VIP Area

    Includes early access to the Festival (60 minute early access), Private Bathrooms, Private Area, Limited Seating, and Access to all other Festival tents and amenities.

    Children

    Children are allowed at this event although there are no special areas or entertainment for them. Children 12 and under can attend for free.

    NO Dogs/Pets

    NO PETS
    NO PETS. Service dogs are welcome but must register in advance and onsite upon arrival with all proper documentation.
    NO PETS. NO UNAUTHORIZED VENDING, NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL,
    NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES, NO EXCEPTIONS!