RICHMOND MAC AND CHEESE FESTIVAL!

Richmond, VA’s Cheesey Celebration Just Got Even Better – Now Combined with Richmond Wing a Ding Ding Wing and Fried Chicken Festival – 2 Fer 1!

It’s Here – The Cheesiesst Event Richmond, VA Has Ever Seen…
Richmond Mac and Cheese Festival – Now with Wings and Fried Chicken – 2 Festivals in 1!!

Top Chefs, Food Trucks and Food Vendors Serving up the World’s Most Amazing (and Cheesiest!) Dish – America’s Own Mac and Cheese – Now with Wings and Fried Chicken Too! 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 Richmond”!)

Over 30 Kinds of Wings/Fried Chicken to sample from top chefs and food vendors ($300 Awarded to the Food Vendor that you choose as the “Best Wings in Richmond”!)

Great craft beers, wines and Ciders to sample

Live Bands and Entertainment

Get to Vote for Richmond’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!

Craft Beer, Wine and Ciders to sample (additional charge)

Live Music and Entertainment

PRICING FOR TICKETS

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 Food Tickets
  • 1 Full Size Beverage (Beer, Wine 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 Food Tickets
  • 2 Full Size Beverages (Beer, Wine or Soft Drink)
  • Live Entertainment

Richmond Mac and Cheese Festival!

Food Vendors & Restaurants 2022

Cheeesiest Celebration – Taste over 30 kinds of Mac and Cheese and vote for your favorite dish!

Best Mac and Cheese

Birmie's Fixins

Best Wings

Momma's BBQ

Richmond Mac and Cheese Festival!

Richmond Mac and Cheese Festival!

Location

Exhibition Hall at Richmond Raceway Complex - we will have various signs displaying where to enter.

Parking Options

Parking is Available and We will assist you with plenty of signage to get to the Exhibition Hall.

Use "Richmond International Raceway" when Googling or calling on Uber, Lyft or other ride-sharing services. The Street Address is: 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222

Transportation Options

Rideshare - Uber or Lyft "Search Destination" Enter: "Old Dominion Building at Richmond Raceway Complex"

Richmond Mac and Cheese Festival!

RICHMOND MAC AND CHEESE FESTIVAL!

Faq/Contact Page

Richmond Mac and Cheese Festival - The Cheeesiest Event Ever!

Contact Form

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    FAQ

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

    Location

    Richmond Raceway Complex, Exhibition Hall, 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222 - 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

    Saturday, September 17th, 2022 – 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 Exhibition Hall.

    Use "Richmond International Raceway" when Googling or calling on Uber, Lyft or other ride-sharing services. The Street Address is: 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222

    Food Options

    Mac and Cheese Vendors will provide 2 or more different Mac and Cheese Samples/small dishes 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 $1.50+ - 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 and soft drinks. 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!