After raising a whopping $16,500 for the Tri-State Food Bank last year, the Mac & Cheese Festival is back with more delicious mac and cheese for a good cause! 

Last year the Mac & Cheese Festival was a huge success for the Tri-State Food Bank, which is good for the food bank and for our taste buds, because who doesn't love mac and cheese?!

So mark your calendar for Saturday November 3, from 4-7PM! The Mac and Cheese Festival will be taking place at the Tri-State Food Bank located at 801 E. Michigan Street in Evansville.  If you are wanting to go and enjoy delicious mac and cheese, tickets are $35/person or 2 for $65, you can get tickets here.  There will be three delicious categories of mac and cheese, traditional, exotic, and dessert.

If you are interested in becoming a competitor at the Mac & Cheese Fest, you can contact Ali Nicholson, Development Director, at (812) 425-0775 or send an email to development@tristatefoodbank.org.

Here's the details from the Mac & Cheese Fest Facebook event page:

EVANSVILLE~ GET READY FOR AN OOEY GOOEY GOOD TIME!

The MAC is back! Tri-State Food Bank will again be hosting its Mac & Cheese Festival on Saturday, November 3, 2018, from 4–7pm CST at Tri-State Food Bank , located at 801 E. Michigan Street.

Last year’s Mac & Cheese Festival raised over $16,500 to aid Tri-State area food insecure residents by showcasing both amateur and professional chefs in a head to head competition for the best Mac & Cheese recipe in the Tri-State area. “We are thrilled to host our second annual Mac & cheese Festival to benefit Tri-State Food Bank. Last year’s event was a huge hit, and people were amazed at the creativity of the chefs in serving up their version of America’s favorite comfort food. The Mac & Cheese committee is excited as they plan to make this year’s festival bigger and more delicious than ever!” states Glenn Roberts, Executive Director, Tri-State Food Bank.

This year’s Mac & Cheese Festival will feature 3 delicious competitive categories: Traditional, Exotic and Dessert. Along with the competition, there will be celebrity judges, special awards, live entertainment, a silent auction and a cash bar. Tickets are on sale now for an “Early Bird” price of $35 per ticket or 2 for $65 at www.tristatefoodbank.org .

For more information on becoming a sponsor for the event, making a donation, or entering the competition, please contact Ali Nicholson, Development Director, at 812/425-0775 or development@tristatefoodbank.org

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