Sixth Annual Mac & Cheese Festival

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast announces its sixth annual Mac & Cheese Festival on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from noon–3 p.m.

This much-anticipated event, hosted by Destin Commons and presented by Cox Media, promises a family-friendly atmosphere featuring an array of gourmet, chef-inspired variations of the classic Southern comfort food.

Local culinary talents from various restaurants will showcase their unique takes on macaroni and cheese, vying for accolades in three categories: Judge’s Choice Award, People’s Choice Award and Kid’s Choice Awards

Attendees will sample each entry and cast their votes, contributing to a good cause while indulging in a foodie favorite. The festival’s proceeds directly benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing and developing local youth through programs focused on academic achievement, character building, and promoting healthy lifestyles.

Event Details:

Sixth Annual Mac & Cheese Festival
location: Destin Commons, 4100 Legendary Drive, Destin, Florida 32541

Date & Time: Sunday, March 10, 2024 | noon–3 p.m.

Ticket Information:

VIC (very important cheese) tickets: $50,
Includes unlimited food samples, one beverage ticket and a T-shirt.

Adult general admission: $30,
Includes unlimited food samples.

Children general admission: $20
For kids ages 5–16, includes unlimited food samples.

Tickets are available for purchase through Eventbrite and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast Facebook page.

For restaurants, food trucks and catering companies interested in participating or sponsoring, and for volunteer opportunities, please contact Crystal Mayes, Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast vice president of creative development, at cmayes@bgcec.com.

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About Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast is a registered IRS 501(c)3 charity whose mission is to promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence through its programs focused on academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. The Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast receives funding from contributions, special events, grants and major donors such as the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation and United Way agencies in Escambia, Okaloosa and Walton counties.