Austin, TX
Get ready for a gouda time: Austin’s ‘Mac n’ Grilled’ fest to dish out cheesiest culinary creations
Austin, TX — Get ready to savor the cheesiest event of the year! Austin Food Magazine is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the seventh annual Austin Mac & Cheese Fest: “MAC N’ GRILLED” presented by Austin Bergstrom Airport.
This year, the festival promises to be bigger and cheesier featuring the culinary prowess of some of Austin’s most talented chefs. Mark your calendars for November 19th, as Lantana Place shopping center on Southwest Parkway in Austin transforms into a haven for mac and grilled cheese lovers.
The Austin Mac & Cheese Festival is a delectable showcase of Austin’s exciting culinary scene. Join us for a day filled with the most imaginative and mouthwatering mac-n-cheese, grilled cheese, and sweet treats from over 20 local chefs, food trucks, and eateries complemented by refreshing beverages from several local brands, including STILL Austin Whisky, Dulce Vida Tequila, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
Last year, Austin Food Magazine relocated the festival to the Lantana Place on Southwest Parkway. The new location led to more than 1,300 guests total who enjoyed bites from 16 participating eateries. The 2022 festival was also the debut of Grilled Cheese offerings, which highlighted the classic influences of nearly everyone’s favorite childhood meal. Each grilled cheese offering was presented by five chefs who created their own unique chef-driven take, highlighted by the winning dish made by The Bearded Bakery.
This year’s festival will continue the fun of friendly competition by offering three awards for the best-tasting offerings as voted on by attendees, including – Best Mac & Cheese, Best Grilled Cheese, and a Judge’s Choice award for best overall. This year’s judges panel includes esteemed writer Daniel Ramirez, Allison Miller of KEYE TV News, Hardcore Carnivore Founder Jess Pryles, ATX Fest Co-founder Caitlin McFarland, previous festival winner chef Bryan Beneke, and others.
The festivities will commence at 12:00 PM on Sunday, November 19th, starting with an exclusive VIP hour at 11 a.m. General Admission entry will open at 12:00 PM.
General Admission tickets start at $50 granting unlimited food tastings, along with refreshing beverages to wash it all down.
VIP tickets are $95, offering early access starting at 11:00 am., with additional food tastings sweet treats, and beverage tastings in the exclusive tasting lounge presented by Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Applications are now being accepted for festival staff volunteers. Share your love for all things cheesy and gain valuable event experience behind the scenes. To register as a volunteer, please visit here to register. (Must be 18 years or older).
Secure your spot at this unforgettable culinary showdown by purchasing your tickets HERE. We’ll see you at the 7th annual Austin Mac & Cheese Fest: MAC N’ GRILLED on November 19th!