CANCELLED-Pittsburgh Mac and Cheese Festival
3 Crossings, 2865 Railroad St, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
ALL REFUNDS FOR 2026 EVENT WERE PROCESSED BY JULY 5TH, 2026
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”!)
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 – 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??
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 – Get Your Cocktail On!
Great PA wines and whiskies to sample and purchase to go from local Producers
Live Music and Entertainment
Food & Vendors
We have the Cheesiest Vendors Coming to Pittsburgh Mac and Cheese Festival!
Mobile Chef
Rosie’s KitchenBeer, Wine & Spirits
Drink List Coming!
Mac and Cheese Festival VIP or General Admission
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??
Just Entry
Session 1: Noon-3 pm
Session 2: 5-8 pm
All Food and Drink is a la carte
Live Entertainment
General Admission
Session 1: Noon-3 pm
Session 2: 5-8 pm
10 Mac and Cheese Food Tickets
1 Full Size Beverage (Beer, Wine, Cocktail or Soft Drink)
Live Entertainment
VIP
Session 1: 11 am-3 pm
Session 2: 4-8 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
Location Details
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
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Contact
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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
CANCELLED-Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 – 2 Sessions: Session 1: VIP 11 am - 3 pm/ General Admission/Just Entry Noon - 3 pm Session 2: VIP 4 pm - 8 pm/ General Admission/Just Entry 5-8 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
Bloody Mary & Mimosa Cocktail Pavilion - All Attendees 21+ Have Access - Brunchify the Experience!
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. 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!
REFUNDS
ALL REFUNDS FOR THIS EVENT WERE PROCESSED BY JULY 5TH, 2026
