
Nashville MAC AND CHEESE FESTIVAL and Wing a Ding Ding Festival – COMBINED!
Nashville’s Cheesey Celebration AND Wing and Fried Chicken Festival – 2 Celebrations in 1!
It’s Here – The Cheesiesst Event Nashville Has Ever Seen…
Nashville Mac and Cheese Festival – Now Together with Nashville Wing A Ding Ding Fried Chicken and Wing 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.
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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 – Wings & Fried Chicken Too!
TICKET TYPES
3 Ticket Types to Choose From
Tickets Are Only Valid for One Session (Choose Your Session) -VIP Benefits include 60 Minute Early Access, Private Area to Relax & Lounge, Private Bathrooms & More

JUST ENTRY
Session 1: 12:30-3:30 pm/Session 2: 6-9 pm- All Food and Drink is a la carte
- Live Entertainment

GENERAL ADMISSIONS
Session 1: 12:30-3:30 pm/Session 2: 6-9 pm- 10 Mac and Cheese, Wings, Fried Chicken Food Tickets
- 1 Full Size Beverage (Beer, Wine, Cocktail or Soft Drink)
- Live Entertainment

VIP
Session 1: 11:30 am-3:30 pm/Session 2: 5-9 pm- 1 Hour Early Access
- Private VIP Area
- Private Bathrooms
- 10 Mac and Cheese, Wings, Fried Chicken Food Tickets
- 2 Full Size Beverages (Beer, Wine, Cocktails or Soft Drink)
- Live Entertainment
Nashville Mac and Cheese and Wing a Ding Ding Festival!
Nashville Mac and Cheese Festival and Wing a Ding Ding Festival!
Location
First Horizon Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville, TN 37219
- we will have plenty of signage to get you to the Festival site
Parking Options
Parking is Available in the area, but not on-site - you can check out this site: Nashville Nearby Parking - We will assist you with plenty of signage to get to the Festival.
Use "First Tennessee Park" or "First Horizon Park" when Googling or calling on Uber, Lyft or other ride-sharing services. The Street Address is: First Horizon Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville, TN 37219
Transportation Options
Rideshare - Uber or Lyft "Search Destination" Enter: "First Tennessee Park" or "First Horizon Park"
Nashville Mac and Cheese and Wing a Ding Ding Festival!
Nashville MAC AND CHEESE FESTIVAL - Now with wings and Fried Chicken!
Faq/Contact Page
Nashville Mac and Cheese Festival - The Cheeesiest Event Ever - is now Combined with the Nashville Wing a Ding Ding Festival!
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Nashville Mac and Cheese Festival is the Cheeesiest Event ever held in Nashville - Now Combined with the Nashville Wing a Ding Ding Fried Chicken and Wing Festival!
Be sure to review the questions and answers below for the most up-to-date information on this year's event!
Location
First Horizon Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville, TN 37219
Parking available in the area, but not on-site
- we will have various signs displaying where to enter.
Cancellations / Refunds
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT; THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR THIS EVENT.
Date & Time
October 7th, 2023 – 2 Sessions (Separately Ticketed - your ticket is only valid for a Single Session)
VIP Session 1: 11:30 am-3:30 pm, Just Entry/General Admission Session 1: 12:30-3:30 pm
VIP Session 2: 5:00 pm-9:00 pm, Just Entry/General Admission Session 1: 6:00-9:00 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. Designated Drivers will be offered free water. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY!
Transportation and Parking Access
Parking is Available and We will assist you with plenty of signage to get to the Festival Site. More Information on Local Parking Here .
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 and larger dishes, 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 $1.50+ - Depending on how many tickets you purchase in blocks.
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 (1 hour longer tastings), 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!