Mac 'n' Cheese Throwdown
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Become a Vendor at the 10th Annual Mac 'n' Cheese Throwdown
Saturday, March 7, 2026
12:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Tenk West Bank, Cleveland, OHBRING IT!
Join one of Cleveland’s most beloved food festivals and put your business front and center with more than 1,200 hungry guests. We’re inviting restaurants, food trucks, caterers, and local artisans to participate in this milestone event that combines culinary creativity, community spirit, and a great cause.
The Mac 'n' Cheese Throwdown is more than a tasting event—it’s a celebration of Cleveland’s dynamic food scene, and a fundraiser for W.A.G.S. 4 Kids, providing service dogs to children across Northeast and Central Ohio.
Food Vendors
Compete in one of the region’s most delicious showdowns by serving your signature mac 'n' cheese dish. This is your chance to win over guests and judges—and walk away with serious bragging rights.
What We Provide:
- One (1) 10' x 10' booth space
- Two (2) 6-foot tables with linens (prep & service)
- All 2 oz. sampling cups, forks, and napkins
- One (1) dedicated 20 AMP power outlet
- One (1) dedicated garbage can
- Hand sanitizer station
- Listing on event website + social media promotion
Compete for:
- People’s Choice and Judges' Best Mac Awards
- Winners receive:
- An editorial feature in Cleveland Scene Magazine
- A custom Mac 'n' Cheese Trophy
- Featured promo across W.A.G.S. 4 Kids channels
Vendors must provide mac 'n' cheese samples for approximately 800–1,000 attendees.
Local Artisans
Feature your handmade goods or small-batch products in our curated Local Market. The Throwdown attracts a wide range of guests looking to support small businesses.
Great for:
- Packaged foods, jams, sauces
- Handmade gifts, home goods, apparel
- Art, accessories, wellness products
Artisan vendors must be self-contained. Table space included.
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Nominate A Mac N Cheese Restaurant /Food Truck
Why Join Us?
- Exposure to a highly engaged audience
- Participation in a well-established, media-covered event
- Direct support of a local nonprofit making real impact
- Low overhead, high visibility environment
- Professional on-site logistics and vendor support
Spots are limited and fill up fast. We encourage early applications to guarantee placement.
Questions? Email us at info@wags4kids.com
