'Mac And Cheese Mayhem' Fest Returns To Morris County This Weekend

MORRISTOWN, NJ — The biggest mac and cheese festival in New Jersey is returning to Morristown this weekend, bringing together fans of the creamy, childhood favorite for a weekend of cheesy celebration.

Mac and cheese lovers will have the chance to sample dishes from over a dozen chefs from New Jersey and New York this weekend at Mac & Cheese Mayhem in Morristown. This year, the festival promises gourmet, chef-inspired twists on the classic dish, with local vendors competing for the fan-voted "Mac Daddy Award."

The festival is set for Feb. 8, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Morristown Armory, located at 430 Western Ave, Morristown.

Admission is $7 per person if pre-purchased, or $10 at the door on the day of the event. Children three years old and under are free. Parking is free on-site and the event is inside.

Food vendors will offer small plates featuring various twists on this childhood favorite, and those 21+ can enjoy beer, sangria, or margaritas (with valid ID). There will be plenty of other activities for the whole family to enjoy, including more vendors, live music, hatchet throwing, a petting zoo, face painting, sand art, and fun activities for kids.

Participating eateries this year include:

• Angry Archie’s
• Angry Chourico
• Beastro
• Chow Wow
• Cold Stone (with Mac Ice Cream)
• Cubita Truck
• G’Day Gourmet
• Good Mood
• Grilling Me Softly
• House of Cupcakes
• Kimchi Smoke
• Mac Truck NYC
• Mo Betta Gourmet Catering
• Pirate Pete
• Rhythm & Ribz
• Uncle Sal’s Egg Rolls

This is an indoor event so it will occur rain or shine and is open to the public.

For more information on Mac & Cheese Mayhem or to purchase tickets, visit macmayhemfest.com.